

In a tightly contested Serie A clash, Genoa secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Udinese, marking their sixth consecutive unbeaten home game. The match started slowly, with both teams struggling to create clear chances in the first half. However, the game sprang to life in the 77th minute when Alessandro Zanoli capitalized on a rebound, firing home from a tight angle to give Genoa the lead.
Despite Genoa's late breakthrough, the match didn't conclude without drama. Udinese mounted a late surge, nearly equalizing in stoppage time through Rui Modesto. However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed, allowing Genoa to hold onto their slender lead and secure all three points. For Udinese, this defeat extends their losing streak to three matches, leaving them just two points ahead of Genoa in the Serie A standings. The result sees Genoa climbing to 12th place, continuing their steady climb up the table.