Baldanzi leads Genoa to a 2-0 win over Juventus

Genoa strike twice before half-time

Genoa beat Juventus 2-0 at Luigi Ferraris in Serie A on Wednesday, October 28. The hosts led 2-0 at half-time after scoring twice in the opening 28 minutes.

Kingsley Ehizibue scored the opener in the 12th minute to make it 1-0, with Tommaso Baldanzi providing the assist. Baldanzi then scored in the 28th minute for the 2-0 final score. Genoa’s advantage was therefore established before the interval, and Juventus could not reduce it in the second half.

Juventus had possession but lacked a goal

Juventus controlled 63% of possession and attempted 16 shots to Genoa’s 14, but the scoreline went against that territorial advantage. Genoa recorded the higher expected-goals figure, 1.01 to 0.88, while Juventus had three shots on goal compared with Genoa’s two. Genoa’s goalkeeper made three saves; Juventus’ goalkeeper made none.

Baldanzi was the standout performer, earning a 9.0 rating in 69 minutes with one goal, one assist and two key passes. Edon Zhegrova received Juventus’ only yellow card in the 70th minute.

Genoa close the points gap

Genoa now have 10 points from 9 games, while Juventus remain on 14, leaving Juventus four points ahead. Genoa went into the game ranked #16 and Juventus #7; their positions after the result are provisional. The win improves Genoa’s listed pre-match sequence, while Juventus add a loss to theirs.