Serie A: Genoa Edge Sassuolo 2-1 with Late Ekuban Winner

Genoa edge Sassuolo 

Genoa climb to 13th with Caleb Ekuban's late goal, defeating Sassuolo 2-1 and moving nine points clear of relegation zone with six games remaining.

Genoa secure crucial 2-1 win over Sassuolo with Caleb Ekuban's late goal, boosting their survival chances in Serie A...

Caleb Ekuban's late goal gave Genoa a 2-1 win over Sassuolo. The match pitted 2006 World Cup winners Daniele De Rossi and Fabio Grosso against each other.

Genoa secured a crucial win in their fight for survival, beating Sassuolo 2-1 at home. Sassuolo had the early chance, with Andrea Pianamonti's header flying just over.

Ruslan Malinovskyi broke the deadlock in the 18th minute. His stunning long-range shot left Muric standing as it flew into the top corner.

Both teams had men sent off at halftime. Mikael Ellertsson and Domenico Berardi clashed in the tunnel, getting red cards.

The game’s flow inevitably changed in the second half, with Sassuolo looking more dangerous than the home side despite Berardi’s sending off.

The hosts take the three points! ✅#GenoaSassuolo pic.twitter.com/b4buAoKSPx

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 12, 2026

Ismael Kone equalised from a set-piece corner routine as Tarik Muharemovic won an aerial challenge in the box and the Canada international reacted quickest, poking home the rebound.

De Rossi made some attacking substitutions, and they paid off. Messias came off the bench and made an impact, dribbling past a defender on the edge of the box. He played a one-two with Sabelli, then slipped a pass through to Ekuban, who scored into an empty net.

Ekuban's late goal sealed the win for Genoa, beating Sassuolo 2-1.

Sabelli is the Panini Player of the Match for #GenoaSassuolo! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0W6OUknu8K

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) April 12, 2026

Sassuolo were already safe with 42 points, but Genoa's win allows them to jump up the table. They're now 13th with 36 points, nine points above the drop zone with six games left.