AS Roma 2–0 Genoa: match recap

Match recap

Roma's midfield and defensive discipline carved out a dominant 2-0 win over Genoa, with S. Castro and E. Lulli both finding the net. The 95–5 model share reflected a near-total control of shot volume (15-9) and possession (623-323 passes), but the clean sheet owed more to Genoa's poor finishing than any Roma superiority. A bounce-back after a midweek European slip.

Roma, missing five first-team players per CBS Sports, took control from the start—outshooting Genoa 9-3 in the first half. E. Lulli opened the scoring, and S. Castro doubled the lead, both goals stemming from sustained pressure in the final third. Genoa rarely troubled P. Gollini, registering just 1 shot on target from 9 attempts, and they committed 7 fouls to Roma's 10, failing to disrupt the home side's rhythm. The 95-5 model share reflected Roma's overwhelming advantage in shot volume (+6) and possession (623-323), though Genoa's 18 tackles to 11 showed their defensive effort was not lacking.

Key factors

• Roma's midfield control: 623 passes to 323 allowed them to dictate tempo and create 5 shots on target to Genoa's 1
• Genoa's lack of precision in the box: 4 shots from M. Osmajic produced only 1 on target, and as a unit they managed just 1 shot on goal all match
• Roma's defensive solidity: L. Balerdi and E. Ndicka combined for 11 duels won, limiting Genoa to 9 total shots

The Analyst's take

Roma's attack functioned well despite missing Dybala and others—statistically, they generated enough volume to win. Genoa's defensive effort (18 tackles) kept them from a heavier defeat, but their attacking output (1 shot on target) offers little hope against disciplined midfields. Roma's season range depends on maintaining this press without key creators.