Domenico Criscito's penalty in injury time gave relegation-threatening Genoa a 2-1 win over Juventus. Genoa trailed with three minutes left in the game, but Albert Goodmunsson equalised them and Criscito scored a three-point shot from the field in injury time as they struggled to avoid falling. After Juventus controlled most of the possession for a slow start to the half, Genoa gradually entered the game towards the end of the opening 45 minutes.
The best chance of the half fell to striker Matthia Destro, who scored with a close-range header. The striker, who had nothing to do in the first 40 minutes, found himself playing three times towards the end of the first half, giving Genoa the confidence to enter the second half. Continued to prove problematic, with the goalkeeper forced a save at the end of half after a speculative long-range shot was beaten by the Polish international. Genoa had another chance to pass in the 60th second of the second half, but after encountering a pass from inside the box, his first shot crossed the crossbar. Two minutes later, Juventus took the lead via Paulo Dybala, who scored his ninth goal against Genoa. He picked up the ball 25 yards from the goal and fired a precise shot at the far post before heading into the bottom left corner.
Juventus was awarded a penalty in the 83rd minute and substitute Marie Acre was fouled by Goodmondson, but a quick VAR check showed he had enough of the ball for the referee to overturn the decision. A few minutes later, Gudmundsson equalised the score with a clean run over Szczesny. The home side was awarded a penalty in injury time and club captain Criscito sent a penalty to complete the comeback and win Genoa a valuable three-pointer. With two games remaining, Genoa has the hope of staying up late in this battle. The Argentine is the best player on the pitch at long range. He was replaced when Juventus was in the lead and in cruise control, with Max Allegri likely to dominate wednesday's Coppa Italia final but outpacing his opponents throughout the match. His goal was exceptional, with excellent precision when he found the bottom corner from 25 yards away and shot almost repeatedly late in the game, but was blocked by the upright. It was his 115th goal for Juventus and his 9th against Genoa.
The key moment
31' - Chance Genoa! After forcing Keane to take a cheap corner, Destro headed the ball in front of goal but guided the ball over the crossbar. By far the best opportunity for the hosts.
45'+1 - Portanova Long Shot! Szczesny beat it! It's a huge effort by the winger to his former club. In the final minutes after the quiet half, Juventus' goalkeeper has been called up several times.
48' - Goal scored! Genoa 0-1 Juventus (Dybala): It was a good game! He found the bottom corner about 25 yards away. It was his ninth goal against Genoa.
87' - Goal scored! Genoa 1-1 Juventus (GUDMUNDSSON): His first match in Genoa, it's time to get it! A cool finish that left Szczesny without a chance!
90'+6 - Goals scored! Genoa 2-1 Juventus (CRISCITO): Incredible scene! An important moment in Genoa! Criscito buried the penalty in the bottom left corner.
Key data
- 115 - Paulo Dybala scored his 115th goal for Juventus, equalling Roberto Baggio (9th in the Bianconeri all-time scorer rankings).
- The game was no less exciting than any game, Dybala finally returned to find form after a few rounds of silence, the Argentine star, in such a crucial game to help the team score goals, which is still a good encouragement for himself, this is also a way to let the manager trust, this goal is really good, it is also a good opportunity for the team.