Hellas Verona vs Genoa CFC

Genoa cruised to a vital 2-0 win at the Stadio Bentegodi, condemning Verona to another miserable afternoon in front of their home fans. A drab first half offered little excitement — Jean Akpa Akpro's cross that rattled the crossbar the only real chance for either side. Vitinha broke the deadlock in the 61st minute with a stunning long-range strike from 32 yards, firing home with his very first touch after coming off the bench for Ekuban. Minutes later, Leo Ostigard powered in a towering header from a Martin free kick to put the result beyond doubt. Daniele De Rossi's substitutions proved decisive as Genoa claimed their first away victory in three months. The win lifts them to 13th on 33 points, nine clear of the relegation zone, while Verona remain rooted in 19th with just 18 points and a winless home run stretching back to December.