On 21 January, one of the matches of the 21st round of the Italian football championship took place. Salernitana (Italy) and Genoa met.
Салернитана - Дженоа - 1:2. Чемпионат Италии, 21-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, 21st round
Salernitana (Italy) - Genoa ( Genoa) - 1:2 (1:1)
Goals: A. Martegani (2) - M. Retegu (13), A. Gudmundsson (57)
Warnings: M. Frendrup (29), M. Badelj (45+1), M. Bani (60), A. Vogliacco (70), J. Martinez (90+1).
Review of the match Salernitana - Genoa:
In the long-awaited Serie A match between Salernitana and Genoa, fans were in for a tense battle at the Arechi Stadium. Both teams were keen to secure the three points and the game was filled with exciting moments and displays of skill. The 1-1 score at half-time signalled the tension of the match. Salernitana struck first in the 2nd minute when A. Martegani struck. However, Genoa quickly responded in the 13th minute when M. Retegui equalised the score. During the match the game was tense, and no one could guess who would come out victorious. Emotions flared up during the match and players of both teams were shown yellow cards. In the 29th minute M. Frendrup from Genoa received a warning, and in the 45th minute - M. Badel. The physicality of the game was evident and both teams were keen to prove their superiority.
The turning point in the match came in the 57th minute when a penalty was awarded to Genoa. A. Gudmundsson confidently converted the penalty, giving his team a decisive advantage. Salernitana were forced to look for a way to salvage a point and as the minutes ticked away, Salernitana made several substitutions in an attempt to change the dynamic of the match. In the 69th minute, T. Bašić replaced G. Castanos, hoping to bring fresh energy to the team. In the 75th minute, another substitution followed: L. Chauna replaced A. Zanoli and M. Lovato replaced K. Ikwuemesi. The home side tried desperately to get back into the game, but Salernitana's efforts were in vain as Genoa managed to hold on to a slender lead. In the final minutes of the game, both teams made substitutions. In the 83rd minute, Salernitana introduced D. Bradaric instead of M. Legowski, and then A. Martegani was replaced by F. Daniluk. Meanwhile, Genoa introduced K. Strootman in place of K. Ekuban in the 87th minute. The tension remained until the final whistle and Genoa managed to hold a 2-1 lead. Salernitana fought hard but failed to get back into the game. The disappointment was evident on their faces as they left the pitch. This match showed the competitive nature of Serie A and the determination of Salernitana and Genoa to get the win. Each team fought hard, but in the end it was Genoa who triumphed. The Arechi Stadium witnessed a thrilling match that the fans will remember for a long time.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Salernitana vs Roma and Genoa vs Lecce.
Салернитана - Дженоа - 1:2. Чемпионат Италии, 21-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Salernitana - Genoa:
| Salernitana | Genoa | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 11 | Kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 6 | Offences | 15 |
| 5 | Corner | 5 |
| 7 | Offsides | 0 |
| 61% | Ball possession | 39% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 532 | Total assists | 351 |
| 443 | Accurate assists | 256 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |
