Serie A: Zion Suzuki's Heroics Secure Parma Point Against 10-Man Genoa
Zion Suzuki's last-gasp penalty save denies Genoa their first win of the season as Parma holds on for a 0-0 draw.
Genoa's Jeff Ekhator thought he had scored on 83 minutes, but Zion Suzuki's incredible reflexes...
Zion Suzuki's crucial save in the dying minutes secured a 0-0 draw for Parma against Genoa, denying the latter their first win of the season. Suzuki's heroics prevented Genoa from capitalizing on a man advantage after Abdoulaye Ndiaye's red card left Parma down to 10 men before halftime.
Genoa's preparations have been marred by injuries, with Alessandro Marcandalli and Nicolae Stanciu joining Junior Messias on the sidelines with muscular issues. Meanwhile, Leo Ostigard has recovered from a cracked rib and returned to the team. Despite his return, Ostigard's fitness might be a concern for the coaching staff.
Genoa will be without several key players, including Lautaro Valenti, Emanuele Valeri, Gaetano Oristanio, Matija Frigan, and Jacob Ondrejka. Valenti, although fit for the bench, won't start. This injury woes have contributed to Genoa's tough start to the season, with only two points from six rounds, and coach Patrick Vieira will be keen to get his team back on track.
Parma's attack was kept at bay by Venezia's goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who was tested by Patrick Cutrone's angled drive and Vitinha's header from a Ruslan Malinovskyi set piece.
Parma's disciplinary issues continued when Abdoulaye Ndiaye received two yellow cards in the space of five minutes, leaving his team down to 10 men before halftime.
Ruslan Malinovskyi's trademark free kick caused Suzuki some trouble, and Patrizio Masini's long-range strike also tested the goalkeeper's gloves. Meanwhile, Mikael Ellertsson's volley from the edge of the box flew wide.
#GenoaParma ends level 🤝 pic.twitter.com/2xdqwprL7g
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 19, 2025
Genoa's Jeff Ekhator thought he had scored on 83 minutes, but Zion Suzuki's incredible reflexes denied him, parrying the header from six yards out after Venturino's cross.
In the dying moments, Genoa had a golden chance to win when they were awarded a penalty kick after a foul on them. However, Suzuki once again came to Parma's rescue, saving Maxwel Cornet's penalty and preserving the draw.
The save proved to be a decisive moment in the match, and Genoa's failure to capitalize on the opportunity was met with frustration from the home fans, who jeered their team off the field at the final whistle.
#GenoaParma ends level 🤝 pic.twitter.com/2xdqwprL7g
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) October 19, 2025
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