Roma Cruise Past Genoa with Blistering First-Half Treble

Key Takeaways:

• Roma secured a 3:1 triumph over Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico in the 17th round of Serie A
• Matías Soulé, Manu Koné and Evan Ferguson all scored within the first 31 minutes to steer Roma to victory
• The result saw Roma climb to 33 points and return to the top four, while Genoa remained 17th on 14 points

Match Analysis

Roma delivered a clinical performance last night, powering to a 3:1 home victory over Genoa in the 17th round of Serie A. The hosts applied relentless pressure from the outset, putting the contest to bed within a scintillating opening 31 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico. This dominant early spell proved decisive, as the Wolves efficiently capitalised on defensive lapses and sharp attacking play.

First-Half Brilliance

The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when Matías Soulé pounced on an errant defensive header that failed to clear a high ball. Seizing the opportunity, Soulé raced clear and finished confidently to put Roma ahead 1:0.

Just five minutes later, the advantage doubled. Gianluca Mancini surged into the penalty area and sent a low cross across goal. Following a fortunate ricochet, the ball fell kindly to Manu Koné, who fired home to extend the lead to 2:0.

Roma’s momentum continued into the 31st minute. When a Genoa defender misplaced a pass back to Soulé, his initial effort was parried by the goalkeeper, but Evan Ferguson was quickest to react, slotting in the rebound to make it 3:0.

Disallowed Goal and Genoa’s Consolation

The first half nearly yielded a fourth goal for the home side in the 39th minute. Manu Koné struck the post and followed up to put the ball in the back of the net, but the referee adjudged there had been a foul on the goalkeeper and ruled out the strike.

Genoa, struggling to gain a foothold, managed a late response in the 87th minute. After Roma failed to effectively clear their lines, Jeff Ekhator latched onto the loose ball and struck a volley that, aided by a deflection, found its way past the goalkeeper for a consolation goal.

Serie A Standings Impact

This accomplished display from Roma saw them rise to 33 points, securing a return to the top four positions in the league table. Genoa, following their defeat, remained directly above the relegation zone in 17th place, holding 14 points.