Series A
4:00 p.mApril 19, 2026
Regular season – 33
Garibaldi Arena – Romeo Anconetani Stadium
Referee: Valerio Crazzini, Italy
Pisa
Genoa
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1.07
Expected Goals (xG)
1.65
Passing by
250 (79%)
Accurate passes
326 (80%)
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16
G
Justin Bijlow
7.9
22
d
Johan Vasquez (C)
6.3
d
Leo Østigård
68′ missing
27
d
Alessandro Marcandalli
6.3
20
M
Stefano Sabelli
6.5
73
M
Patrizio Masini
7.2
4
M
Alexsandro Amorim
7.0
3
M
Aaron Martin
7.2
F
Tommaso Baldanzi
41′ F
Jeff Ekhator
41′
F
Lorenzo Colombo
55′
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Genoa secured a hard-fought 2-1 win in Pisa, with Luca Colombo’s 55th-minute penalty proving decisive in a hotly contested Serie A battle.
Pisa entered this April clash fighting for survival at the foot of the table. The home side had only won twice in their last five games and were in dire need of points. Genoa, meanwhile, sit 14th with momentum on their side after two wins in their last three outings.
Pisa struck first through Simone Canestrelli in the 19th minute. The defender fired home to give the home crowd early hope. It was a brilliant start for the Tuscan side, who controlled the opening stages with purpose and energy.
However, Genoa responded quickly before the break. Jeff Ekhator tied things up in the 41st minute with a clinical finish. The away side had grown into the game as the first half wore on, and Ekhator’s goal reflected better control of possession.
The visitors took the lead just ten minutes into the second half. Luca Colombo converted a penalty in the 55th minute to put Genoa up 2-1. The penalty swung the momentum decisively in favor of the visiting team at a crucial moment.
Pisa pushed hard to equalize after falling behind. They created chances and pressed high, but Genoa’s defense held firm. Justin Bijlow made three crucial saves to keep the visitors in front as the home side looked for a way back into the game.
The yellow cards flew in the second half as the tension mounted. Pisa received three cautions while Genoa only drew one. The disciplinary record reflected the intensity and frustration as the home side chased the game.
The stats told the story of two evenly matched teams. Genoa controlled possession at 56 percent and created more chances overall. However, Pisa matched their shot count with 12 total attempts to Genoa’s 13, showing they remained competitive throughout.
Expected goals slightly favored Genoa at 1.65 against Pisa’s 1.07. Both teams managed four shots off target, while Genoa’s superior 80 percent accuracy helped them manage the pace of the game down the stretch.
This result leaves Pisa in 19th place with just 18 points from 32 games. The defeat heightens their relegation worries as the season winds down. Genoa moved up to 14th place with 36 points, moving further out of danger.
Pisa must recover quickly and find wins to avoid the drop. Genoa will be looking to build on this win and secure their top flight status for next season.
