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Genoa Climb With 2-0 Win at Verona as Vitinha and Östigard Strike

Second-half changes from Daniele De Rossi turned a cautious contest into a step toward safety.

Overview

  • The victory lifts Genoa to 13th in Serie A on 33 points, nine clear of the relegation zone.
  • Vitinha replaced Caleb Ekuban and scored with his first touch from roughly 32 yards in the 61st minute.
  • Leo Östigard sealed the result with an 87th-minute header from an Aarón Martín free kick.
  • The result marks Genoa’s first away win in three months.
  • Verona stay 19th on 18 points as their home winless run extends from early December.