Serie A: Genoa Earns First Win Under Daniele De Rossi, Beats Verona 2-1

Genoa fights back to beat Verona, moves off bottom spot

Genoa earns first win under Daniele De Rossi, beating Verona 2-1 at Marassi. Lorenzo Colombo and Morten Thorsby score as Genoa moves off bottom spot in Serie A.

Leali rushed out to smother at the feet of Mosquera after Giovane went for the assist rather than goal...

Genoa earned a much-needed win under Daniele De Rossi, fighting back from an early goal to beat Verona 2-1. Lorenzo Colombo and Morten Thorsby scored the goals that kept Verona at the bottom of the table.

The night belongs to the Rossoblù as @GenoaCFC take the win in style! 🔥#GenoaVerona pic.twitter.com/pM8Q6NLnpl

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 29, 2025

The match was a tense affair, with both teams needing a win. Genoa's victory marks their first under De Rossi, who had previously drawn against Fiorentina and Cagliari. Verona, on the other hand, remains at the bottom, struggling to find their footing this season.

Verona thought they had the perfect start, with Rafik Belghali scoring an early goal. The goal came after a scramble in the box, with Daniel Mosquera's shot parried by Nicola Leali, and Belghali slapping home the rebound.

Hellas were forced into an early change, as Domagoj Bradaric pulled up clutching the back of his thigh and had to be replaced by Martin Frese.

Leali rushed out to smother at the feet of Mosquera after Giovane went for the assist rather than goal, so Genoa stayed in the game and were able to equalise.

Genoa's equalizer came from Lorenzo Colombo, who latched onto a clever through ball from Vitinha and fired home from close range. The hosts thought they had taken the lead just after halftime, but Vitinha's goal was ruled out for offside.

Genoa's luck seemed to be changing, with Morten Thorsby heading the ball over from a free kick, but they couldn't keep the ball out of their net. However, they capitalized on a chance, and Thorsby nodded in the winner, turning the game around. Verona pushed back, but Leali made a crucial save to keep Genoa ahead.

Morten Thorsby is the Panini Player of the Match for #GenoaVerona! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/UR10pCs4Lh

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) November 29, 2025

Ruslan Malinovskyi drilled just wide from a free kick, but Leali complained he was fouled by Orban just before the finish was cleared off the line by Johan Vasquez.

Hellas had a huge chance when Giovane was allowed a free header on the Valentini cross, but it was too weak to surprise Leali.