Genoa defeats Roma 2-1 in Serie A matchday 28

On March 9, 2026, Genoa defeated AS Roma with a score of 2-1 at the Luigi Ferraris stadium during the 28th round of Serie A. Junior Messias opened the scoring for Genoa in the 52nd minute, followed by an equalizing goal from Ndicka for Roma three minutes later. Vitinha secured the winning goal for Genoa, moving the team further away from the relegation zone. AS Roma remains tied with Como in fifth place, one point ahead of Juventus, falling out of the Champions League qualification spots. Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi, a former Roma icon, was noted for his lack of celebration during and after the match. Following the game, De Rossi expressed his respect for Roma and his ambition to return to the club in the future. The match was part of a broader Serie A schedule that saw other results including a 4-0 Juventus victory over Pisa and a 1-2 loss for Bologna against Verona.