Genoa Claims First Win of the Season Against Sassuolo
Genoa secured its first win of the season, defeating Sassuolo 2-1 with a last-minute goal, thus lifting the team off the bottom of Serie A on Monday.
The victory was particularly significant for interim coach Roberto Murgita, who took over after Patrick Vieira was dismissed last week. Genoa climbed to 18th in the 20-team table, one point ahead of Verona and two points clear of last-placed Fiorentina.
Despite not having won since May, visiting Genoa began promisingly from a corner kick. Goalkeeper Arijanet Murić's clearance reached Ruslan Malinovskyi, who scored a superb strike from 25 meters out. Domenico Berardi equalized for Sassuolo two minutes after halftime, but Leo Østigård's glancing header in stoppage time sparked jubilant scenes in the Genoa dugout.
Genoa rose to 18th in the 20-team table, one point ahead of Verona and two clear of last-placed Fiorentina.
Author's summary: Genoa wins first game of season against Sassuolo.