Vitinha’s Genoa falls at home against Udinese

Genoa lost at home to Udinese 2-0 in a match counting towards the 30th round of the Italian Serie A. Portuguese player Vitinha started for Daniele De Rossi’s team and was a key player, creating several opportunities, including one with an open goal.

The first half was one-sided, with Genoa creating constant danger and seeing two long-range shots, from Malinovskyi and Colombo, saved by the woodwork.

In the second half, the home team was awarded a penalty, which was later overturned after review, before Udinese took the lead with their first opportunity in the 66th minute through Ekkelenkamp. The Genoese side ended up conceding a second goal in stoppage time, scored by Keinan Davis (90+6m).

With this result, Udinese is in 10th place with 39 points, while Genoa is 13th with 33 points.