Series A
7:45 p.mMarch 20, 2026
Regular season – 30
Luigi Ferraris
Referee: Giuseppe Collu, Italy
Genoa
Udinese
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1.31
Expected Goals (xG)
1.19
Passing by
373 (84%)
Accurate passes
204 (73%)
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16
G
Justin Bijlow
5.3
22
d
Johan Vasquez (C)
7.0
5
d
Leo Østigård
6.6
27
d
Alessandro Marcandalli
5.6
15
m
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
6.6
17
m
Ruslan Malinovskyi
7.3
32
m
Die Frendrup
7.3
77
m
Mikael Ellertsson
6.7
9
F
Vitinha
6.2
10
F
Junior Messiah
6.9
F
Lorenzo Colombo
84′
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Udinese stunned Genoa with a late surge from Luigi Ferraris, securing a 2-0 Serie A win thanks to second-half goals from Jürgen Ekkelenkamp and Keinan Davis.
Genoa, who are 13th in the Serie A standings, were hoping to capitalize on their passionate home support and recent mixed form. Udinese, positioned two places higher in 11th, traveled to Liguria looking to consolidate their mid-table ambitions.
In the first half, Genoa dominated possession, controlling the ball for 63% of the first period. Despite their territorial advantage, finding a clear path to goal was a challenge against a disciplined Udinese defence.
The visitors focused on tactical solidity, absorbing pressure and looking for opportunities on the break. Udinese’s Hassane Kamara received the first yellow card of the game in the 24th minute for a hard challenge, setting the physical tone.
Despite Genoa’s efforts, the Udinese goalkeeper made two crucial saves. The two teams went into halftime with the scores tied at 0-0, leaving the home crowd wanting more offensive momentum.
The second half started with Udinese making an early change, bringing on Albert Atta. Genoa continued to press but Udinese remained resolute, despite Nicolò Zaniolo receiving a yellow card in the 56th minute.
The breakthrough came for Udinese in the 66th minute as Jürgen Ekkelenkamp fired home, assisted by Zaniolo, to silence the home crowd and put the visitors ahead against the run of play.
Genoa responded with a triple substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing on Vitinha, Leo Colombo and Johan Vásquez to inject fresh attacking energy. The changes were aimed at unlocking Udinese’s stubborn backline.
As Genoa pressed for an equaliser, the match stretched further. Udinese committed a series of fouls, accumulating several yellow cards, including Oumar Solet and Leif Miller in added time.
However, Udinese struck the decisive blow in stoppage time. Keinan Davis secured all three points, scoring in the 90th+6th minute to double their lead and seal a memorable away win.
The statistics painted a clear picture of efficiency. Udinese scored two goals on just six total shots, with four on target, and an xG of 1.19. In contrast, Genoa registered 17 shots, but only hit the target twice, despite a superior xG of 1.31 and 63% possession.
This win moves Udinese closer to the top half of the Serie A table, widening their gap over Genoa. Genoa, meanwhile, will be reflecting on a frustrating home defeat where dominance did not translate into goals.
