Serie A 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 10
Genoa CFC vs ACF Fiorentina match report: Genoa edge Fiorentina in tight home win
Genoa CFC took an early two-goal lead and held on for a home win over ACF Fiorentina, with the away side pulling one back through an own goal.
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Result
Genoa CFC won 2-1 at home against ACF Fiorentina. The home side led 2-0 at half-time. The final outcome was a home win.
Goals
Milutin Osmajic opened the scoring in the 7th minute, assisted by Mikael Ellertsson. Junior Messias doubled the lead in the 15th minute, with Osmajic providing the assist. Fiorentina pulled one back in the 73rd minute through an own goal from Johan Vasquez, who plays for Genoa CFC.
Key Stats
Fiorentina controlled possession with 63% to Genoa's 37%. The away side also had more attacks, 100 to 74, and more dangerous attacks, 78 to 46. Genoa had more saves, 4 to 0, and more goal kicks, 13 to 7.
Discipline
Genoa CFC received five yellow cards. ACF Fiorentina received three yellow cards. Neither side had a player sent off.
Verdict
Genoa CFC made their early chances count and defended their lead despite Fiorentina's greater share of possession and attacking numbers. The home side's five yellow cards reflect a disciplined defensive effort to protect the result. Fiorentina's pressure in the second half produced an own goal but not an equaliser.