Genoa Secure First Serie A Win with 2-1 Victory Over Fiorentina

Genoa secured their first victory of the Serie A season with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina, earning three valuable points after a tense finish at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

The hosts made a flying start and took the lead in the eighth minute. Milutin Osmajic found himself in a promising position and finished to put Genoa 1-0 ahead.

Just seven minutes later, the home side doubled their advantage. Osmajic turned provider, setting up Junior Messias, who made no mistake to put Genoa firmly in control at 2-0.

Fiorentina attempted to respond, and Alex Jimenez found the net in the 19th minute. However, the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. The visitors created further opportunities before the break, but missed chances from Christ Inao Oulai, Luca Ranieri and Franco Mastantuono meant Genoa maintained their two-goal cushion at half-time.

Fiorentina manager Paolo Vanoli made several substitutions after the interval, and his side began pushing forward with greater urgency. Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi also made changes as he looked to protect his team's lead.

The visitors finally reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute when Johan Vásquez turned the ball into his own net, setting up a nervous finale.

Genoa managed to hold on despite Fiorentina's attempts to find an equaliser, securing their first league win of the campaign.

The result lifted Genoa to 17th place with four points, level with Fiorentina, who sit one position lower due to their inferior goal difference.