Genoa beat Venezia 1-0 thanks to a 25th-minute strike from Mikael Ellertsson.
The Serie A encounter between Genoa and Venezia unfolded at the historic Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genova on 25 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, with the home crowd providing a vibrant backdrop for the early action.
How it unfolded
The decisive moment arrived in the first half when Mikael Ellertsson opened the scoring for the home side. In the 25th minute, the Swedish forward unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box that curled into the top right corner, leaving the Venezia goalkeeper with no chance. The build-up was completed by an assist from Stephan El Shaarawy, whose precise pass set Ellertsson up for the strike.
The remainder of the first half saw Genoa attempting to consolidate their lead, while Venezia pressed for an equaliser but failed to create a clear chance.
The second half began with both teams maintaining their tactical shape. In the 55th minute, Genoa midfielder Sebastian Otoa was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The booking did not alter the overall flow of the game, and Genoa continued to defend their narrow lead.
No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with Genoa preserving their advantage to claim a 1-0 win.
Standout performers
- Mikael Ellertsson (Genoa) – Scored the only goal of the match, delivering a clinical finish from distance in the 25th minute.
- Stephan El Shaarawy (Genoa) – Provided the assist that unlocked the Venezia defence, delivering the decisive pass to Ellertsson.
Match facts
- Final score: Genoa 1-0 Venezia
- Scorers: Mikael Ellertsson (25') – assisted by Stephan El Shaarawy
- Bookings: Sebastian Otoa (Genoa) – yellow card (55')
- Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genova
What it means
The victory gives Genoa three points from the Serie A fixture, while Venezia return home having failed to find the net. Both clubs will look to build on the result in their upcoming matches.
