Parma beat Genoa 2-1 at the Ennio Tardini.

The Serie A encounter between Parma and Genoa unfolded on 20 September 2026 at Parma’s home ground, the Ennio Tardini. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the early minutes saw a flurry of cautions before the first goal broke the deadlock.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were marked by disciplined but aggressive play. In the ninth minute, Dominik Drobnic of Parma received a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling the first warning of the day. Five minutes later, Genoa’s Sebastian Otoa was also booked for a similar infringement, balancing the disciplinary ledger.

Parma’s persistence paid off in the 38th minute when José Romero opened the scoring. Romero unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box that curled into the bottom left corner, a finish set up by an incisive pass from El Bilal Toure. The goal gave the home side a 1-0 lead and shifted momentum in their favour.

Just before the half-time whistle, Genoa’s Alessandro Marcandalli was shown a yellow card in the 44th minute, adding another caution to the match’s tally.

The second half began with Genoa seeking an equaliser. Their efforts were rewarded in the 70th minute when Milutin Osmajic struck from outside the area, directing a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner. The chance was created by Lorenzo Colombo, whose through ball sparked a fast-break that caught Parma’s defence off-guard, restoring parity at 1-1.

Parma responded swiftly. Ten minutes later, in the 80th minute, Pontus Almqvist restored the lead for the home side. Almqvist received the ball in the centre of the box and, with his left foot, placed a precise shot into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Nesta Elphege, who supplied the final pass after a rapid counter-attack.

The closing stages saw the tempo ease but the disciplinary count rose. Enrico Del Prato of Parma was booked in the 85th minute. In injury time, Mikael Ellertsson of Genoa received a yellow card for a bad foul in the second minute of added time, followed a minute later by Mariano Troilo of Parma, who was also cautioned for a bad foul in the third minute of added time.

The match concluded with Parma holding a 2-1 advantage, securing three points on home soil.

Standout performers

José Romero (Parma) provided the opening goal, demonstrating composure from distance and capitalising on El Bilal Toure’s assist.

Milutin Osmajic (Genoa) answered with a well-timed strike from outside the box, aided by Lorenzo Colombo’s incisive through ball.

Pontus Almqvist (Parma) delivered the decisive goal, finishing a fast-break with a clinical left-footed finish after Nesta Elphege’s assist.

Match facts

  • Final score: Parma 2-1 Genoa
  • Scorers: José Romero (38'), Milutin Osmajic (70'), Pontus Almqvist (80')
  • Bookings: Dominik Drobnic (9'), Sebastian Otoa (14'), Alessandro Marcandalli (44'), Enrico Del Prato (85'), Mikael Ellertsson (90'+2'), Mariano Troilo (90'+3')
  • Venue: Ennio Tardini, Parma

What it means

The win gives Parma three points from the Serie A fixture, while Genoa return home having dropped two points after their narrow defeat. Both clubs will look to build on the aspects highlighted in this match as the season progresses.