Genoa starting XI (4-2-3-1): Leali, Norton-Cuffy, Ostigard, Vasquez, Martin, Masini, Frendrup (subbed for Ekhator), Carboni (subbed for Malinovskyi), Stanciu (subbed for Thorsby), Ellertsson (subbed for Vitinha), Colombo (subbed for Ekuban)
Bench: Sommariva, Siegrist, Marcandalli, Sabelli Fini, Gronbaek, Cuenca, Venturino, Messias
Juventus starting XI (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio, Gatti, Bremer, Kelly, Kalulu, Locatelli (subbed for Koopmeiners), Thuram, Joao Mario (subbed for Kostic), Conceicao (subbed for Gonzalez), Yildiz (subbed for McKennie), David (subbed for Vlahovic)
Bench: Pinsoglio, Fuscaldo, Rugani, Adzic
Goals: Vlahovic 73’
The match offered little spectacle until late in the first half, when Genoa’s goalkeeper Nicola Leali produced a string of sharp saves to keep the hosts in contention, notably denying Jonathan David from close range.
Despite the occasional spark, Juve failed to dominate, making their breakthrough only after manager Igor Tudor reshuffled his lineup following the break and introduced key reinforcements.
The turning point arrived when Filip Kostic whipped in a corner, and Vlahovic rose powerfully to nod home, delivering the decisive blow. The Serbian striker continues to vindicate his club’s faith, scoring in back-to-back games even amid speculation surrounding his contract.
Genoa nearly stunned Juve late on when Patrizio Masini’s header struck the crossbar in added time, but the threat fizzled out, letting the visitors hang on for all three points.
Despite a grit-filled display from the home side, including strong defensive contributions and grit, Juventus’ resilience and timely substitutions proved enough to secure a hard-fought win.
The result keeps Juventus on track in the early-season race, while Genoa will reflect on missed chances and another poor result at home.
