Favorites that are obvious although there weren't any obvious opportunities right away, Marco Baroni's team got off to a strong start after winning five of their last six games. Nuno Tavares tried to send the ball flying over the bar with a rocket from the edge of the box, but it was unsuccessful.

However, Tavares helped the home team score by feeding Noslin on the left wing, who then glided into the area past three defenders and side-footed past Nicola Leali into the far corner. A Lazio opening always seemed to be in the air. As the first half progressed, there were no obvious indications that Genoa would launch a comeback. Taty Castellanos missed the left post with a shot from Gustav Isaksen after his attempt was sent away for a corner.