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Two late strikes handed Genoa a crucial 2-0 win over Venezia at Marassi, allowing them to climb to 11th place in the standings, overtaking Torino and extending their cushion over the relegation zone to 10 points. Meanwhile, the situation grows more dire for Venezia, as Di Francesco’s team stays five points away from safety. Once again, the Lagunari were undone by goals conceded in the final stages—having now dropped 10 points this season due to late-game lapses, a costly issue in their fight to avoid relegation.
After an initial phase of cautious play, Venezia gradually took control and pushed forward, creating chances through Nicolussi Caviglia and Oristanio, though neither managed to test the goalkeeper. The match remained fragmented and tense, with limited opportunities. As halftime approached, the visitors increased the pressure—Nicolussi Caviglia forced a save from Leali with a long-range effort in the 42nd minute, while Kike Perez wasted another chance just before the break.
In the second half, Genoa was forced to adjust after Vitinha picked up an injury, prompting Vieira to make several tactical changes. The match remained evenly balanced, with a slow tempo and frequent fouls disrupting the flow of play. However, as the minutes ticked by, the Marassi crowd spurred the home team into action. Aaron Martin tested Radu with a dangerous shot, before Vieira introduced Ekhator and Cornet—both of whom proved decisive.
After Ekuban came close to scoring, Genoa finally broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute. The Ghanaian forward set up Pinamonti, who curled a stunning shot past Radu to give the hosts the lead. Just four minutes later, Cornet put the result beyond doubt, bursting through the defense with a powerful run before firing an unstoppable shot into the net. Both goals stemmed from pinpoint long passes by Leali, who exploited Venezia’s defensive weaknesses.
With this win, Genoa extends their home winning streak to three matches, while Venezia must find a way to stop their late-game collapses if they hope to escape the relegation battle.
