Roma beat Genoa at the Olimpico and returned to fourth place

In the headline match that wrapped up Round 17 of the Italian league, Roma defeated Genoa 3–1 at home and climbed back up the standings.

At Rome’s Olimpico Stadium, the hosts took control from the opening minutes. In the 14th minute, Soule opened the scoring with a precise finish. Five minutes later, Kone doubled the lead. In the 31st minute, Ferguson showcased his excellent form: he scored and was also heavily involved in the earlier attacking moves.

In the second half, Roma kept the game under control. The visitors only managed a reply late on — in the 87th minute through Ekhator — but it did not affect the outcome.

Roma — Genoa 3:1

29 December, Olimpico

Goals: Soule (14), Kone (19), Ferguson (31) — Ekhator (87).

Roma— Svilar, Mancini (Gilardi, 75), Ziolkovski, Hermoso, Celik, Cristante (Pisilli, 75), Kone, Uesli (Rench, 85), Soule (El Shaaravi, 57), Dybala, Ferguson (Dovbyk, 85).

Genoa— Sommariva, Otoa, Ostigor (Markandalli, 58), Vasquez, Norton-Kaffi, Malinovskiy (Fini, 59), Frendrup (Mazini, 79), Ellertsson, Karikol, Vitinya (Ekhator, 72), Ekuban (Kolombo, 59).

Bookings: Frendrup (50).

With this win, Roma under Jean Pierre Gasperini moved to 33 points and returned to 4th place in the Serie A table. Genoa, coached by Daniele De Rossi, remain in the danger zone with 14 points in 17th position.

Roma’s confident display, attacking efficiency and midfield dominance showed fans the team will keep fighting for high goals in the second half of the season as well.

Shuhrat Razzakov

Editor of «ZAMIN.UZ»