Ellertsson’s 25th-minute goal earns Genoa a 1-0 Serie A win

Genoa defeated Venezia 1-0 at Luigi Ferraris, with the half-time score also 1-0. Mikael Ellertsson scored the only goal in the 25th minute, finishing a move assisted by Stephan El Shaarawy to put Genoa ahead.

Venezia create more but cannot equalise

The scoreline contrasted with Venezia’s overall attacking numbers. Venezia had 55% possession and 20 shots, compared with Genoa’s seven, while their expected-goals figure was 1.73 against Genoa’s 0.41. Venezia also had 11 shots inside the box and 10 corners, although Genoa registered four shots on goal to Venezia’s five.

Genoa goalkeeper J. Bijlow made five saves, helping the hosts retain their advantage. Sebastian Otoa received Genoa’s only yellow card in the 55th minute. Genoa made three substitutions between the 62nd and 70th minutes, while Venezia made three changes between the 71st and 79th. No further goal followed.

Genoa widen the table gap

Before kick-off, Genoa were ranked #17 on 4 points from 7 games, one point ahead of Venezia’s 3. After the result, Genoa have 7 points from 8 games and are provisionally #15, while Venezia remain provisionally #20 on 3 points. Genoa are now 4 points ahead of Venezia.

Ellertsson was the standout performer, earning an 8.0 rating after 90 minutes, with one goal and one shot on target. The win improves Genoa’s position after they entered with a loss in their listed pre-match form sequence; Venezia entered after a loss and suffered another defeat.