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Genoa beat Venezia 1-0 at the Luigi Ferraris on Sunday, and one long-range shot from Mikael Ellertsson was all it took. The midfielder scored against his former club. The goal arrived around the 25th minute (sources differ by a minute). Ellertsson hit a left-footed shot from distance that went into the top corner. Genoa had about 65 per cent of the ball in the first half, and Justin Bijlow had already denied John Yeboah a minute before the goal. Venezia pushed harder after the break, with Kike Perez sending a cross-shot just past the far post on 87 minutes. They never found an equaliser. Bijlow made one more save in the 93rd minute, from Akor Adams, to protect the lead. Sebastian Otoa was the only player booked, and Samuel Wiafe went off injured late on. The defeat leaves Venezia bottom of Serie A on three points after eight games. Genoa have now collected their points at home, and Daniele De Rossi's side sit above the relegation fight.