Pisa SC vs Genoa CFC

Genoa came from behind to win 2-1 at the Arena Garibaldi, with a second-half penalty proving decisive in a tense Serie A clash. The victory moves Genoa further from danger, while Pisa's fight for survival grows ever more desperate. Simone Canestrelli broke the deadlock with a powerful header from a corner (19'), his first Serie A goal. Genoa levelled before the break through Jeff Ekhator, who finished smartly after a sharp assist from Tommaso Baldanzi (41'). Canestrelli then undid his own good work — his handball inside the box at 53 minutes handed Lorenzo Colombo the chance to slot the penalty home (55'), his seventh Serie A goal of the season. Pisa pushed for a response in the closing stages but Justin Bijlow stood firm in the Genoa goal. Three vital points for the visitors; a damaging setback for the hosts still battling relegation.