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Juventus v Genoa – Serie A LIVE

Follow the Serie A live Football match between Juventus and Genoa with Eurosport. The match starts at 11:30 AM on March 17th, 2024.

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Vlahovic sent off as Juventus held to goalless draw by Genoa

Juventus were held to a goalless draw by mid-table Genoa on Sunday afternoon at the Allianz Stadium. The result keeps them third in the Serie A table, moving onto the same points tally as AC Milan.

A late Dusan Vlahovic red card added to their problems, as the Serbian striker was given his marching orders following a foul and dissent in second-half stoppage time. The home side only had two shots on target and couldn’t finish the few chances they created.

Moments before the sending-off, Moise Kean had the best chance to win the game for the Bianconeri. His low shot from the edge of the area came back off the left post, as the Turin team pushed hard for a winner.

Genoa fashioned a few chances in the first half, with a Johan Vásquez flicked header testing Szczesny out, but as the match wore on, it became defined by defensive resoluteness. Djed Spence and Johan Vásquez shone, leading to precious few chances for an out-of-sorts Federico Chiesa.

Aerially, the visitors kept Vlahovic’s chances down to a minimum, pressed hard in midfield and threw bodies in front of shots and crosses. The crowded penalty area meant there was little chance of cute 1-2s; a tight back line meant no way through for slide-rule passes.

Max Allegri rung the changes on the hour mark, with substitute Samuel Iling-Junior playing particularly brightly and hitting the base of the post with a shot. Club captain Adrien Rabiot also came on, returning from a dislocated toe.

The draw means that the Turin titans have only won one of their last eight games in the domestic league. They are making a habit of drawing with mid-table sides. Manager Max Allegri took them for a training retreat earlier this week in a bid to shake off the rust; more sessions and direct words may be needed.

Now sixteen points down on distant league leaders Inter, Juventus’ next league game is away to Lazio in Rome.

Talking point – Vlahovic’s petulant sending-off worsens Juventus’ attacking headache

It’s frustrating when you’re drifting towards a goalless draw at home to Genoa and haven’t had the best match.

But Dusan Vlahovic’s naive red card was so utterly avoidable. Only back in the line-up after a one-game suspension, he’d given away a pedestrian foul on the goalie and couldn’t stop himself from running his mouth in front of the referee.

It was faintly reminiscent of his compatriot Aleksandar Mitrovic in his younger days, showing an occasional combustibility to go with the talent. Evidently, the 24-year-old still has a few things to learn.

Vlahovic will get a one-game ban which could be doubled, depending on the seriousness of what he said.

Allegri will definitely be speaking to the team. Their two shots on target was a sign of a lack of creativity. Juventus controlled possession in the second half, but Vlahovic was shut down all too often. McKennie was unusually quiet. Chiesa was lightweight on the ball, creating little and giving it away too often.

It was an off game all right, but Juventus badly need their top scorer and talisman to get them out of their 2024 calendar year rut. Instead, they will now be lacking even more cutting edge up top when it matters most.

Player of the match – Djed Spence (Genoa)

Pre-match, Juventus might well have targeted the right flank as a weakspot. Stefano Sabelli was out, serving a one-game ban, which meant a rare 90 minutes given to Tottenham Hotspur loanee Djed Spence.

And my how he took his opportunity. The 23-year-old delivered a few stinging crosses in the game’s first quarter. Often pushed back, doing defensive dirty work later in the game, he handled Federico Chiesa and Filip Kostic with aplomb, to the point that the Italian national was hauled off on the hour mark.

Spence’s performance typified the gritty Genoa approach, using strength and speed to win the ball, block shots and frustrate their opponents. He’s done his chances of getting a run in the team a world of good.

Player ratings

JUVENTUS: Szczesny 6; Gatti 5, Bremer 6, Danilo 5; Cambiaso 4, McKennie 5, Locatelli 5, Miretti 6, Kostic 6; Chiesa 4, Vlahovic 5. Substitutes: Rabiot 5, Yildiz 6, Iling-Junior 6, Weah 5, Kean 6

GENOA: Martinez 7; De Winter 6, Bani 7, Vasquez 7; Spence 7, Frendrup 6, Badelj 6, Messias 5; Gudmundsson 5, Vitinha 6; Retegui 6. Substitutes: Strootman 5, Malinovskyi 6, Ankeye 6, Cittadini 6, Bohinen 5

Match highlights

90’+2 – Vlahovic red card! From a whipped cross in, Dusan Vlahovic went up with Genoa goalie Josep Martinez and his arm grazed off the keeper. The foul earned a yellow card, but Vlahovic had angry words for the referee, who sent him off for dissent.

90’+1 – Chance for Juventus! Yildiz earned some space in midfield and played it through to Vlahovic, who tapped it back to the onrushing substitute Moises Kean. However, his low shot pinged off the left post and back out. Close, but no winning goal for the Bianconeri.

66 – Chance for Juventus! Substitute Samuel Iling-Junior showed his creativity, cutting in from the left. His low shot bobbled over the hand of Josep Martinez in goal, skimmed the post and went out.

7’ – Chance for Genoa! The away team’s best opportunity came early on, as a Mattia Bani header from a free kick 40 yards out was well parried to his left by Wojciech Szczesny. It was the only significant save he had to make.

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Internazionale v Genoa – Serie A LIVE

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Inter hold off Genoa charge to secure 12th straight win

First half goals from Kristjan Asllani and Alexis Sanchez were enough to secure a 2-1 win over Genoa for Inter Milan as the Nerazzurri won their 12th straight game in a row, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to 15 points. Making a 20th Scudetto looking much more like a matter of when not if.

Meanwhile Genoa sit comfortably in 12th place, 10 points off the relegation zone and can be proud of both their performance tonight and over the season so far.

It was a slow start to the first period, but Inter’s quality soon shone through as a well worked piece of play allowed Asllani to smash in from close range. The home side doubled their lead not long after with a fortuitous penalty decision going their way. Giving Sanchez the chance to score his first Serie A goal of the season from the spot.

Inter began the second half with newfound energy but it was Genoa who scored the games third goal with a sublime volley from Vazquez halving the deficit.

However, this was as good as it got for Genoa who despite giving it their all against the league’s best side were undone by a professional if not pretty performance from Inter Milan. Who found a way to see the game out to full time and continue their march towards the title.

More to follow.

Inter hold off Genoa charge to secure 12th straight win

First half goals from Kristjan Asllani and Alexis Sanchez were enough to secure a 2-1 win over Genoa for Inter Milan as the Nerazzurri won their 12th straight game in a row, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to 15 points. Making a 20th Scudetto looking much more like a matter of when not if.

Meanwhile Genoa sit comfortably in 12th place, 10 points off the relegation zone and can be proud of both their performance tonight and over the season so far.

It was a slow start to the first period, but Inter’s quality soon shone through as a well worked piece of play allowed Asllani to smash in from close range. The home side doubled their lead not long after with a fortuitous penalty decision going their way. Giving Sanchez the chance to score his first Serie A goal of the season from the spot.

Inter began the second half with newfound energy but it was Genoa who scored the games third goal with a sublime volley from Vazquez halving the deficit.

However, this was as good as it got for Genoa who despite giving it their all against the league’s best side were undone by a professional if not pretty performance from Inter Milan. Who found a way to see the game out to full time and continue their march towards the title.

More to follow.

Serie A Liveblog: Milan-Atalanta, Cagliari-Inter, Napoli-Genoa, Bologna-Sassuolo

Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games with the Scudetto, European and relegation battles colliding in BolognaSassuolo, NapoliGenoa, MilanAtalanta and CagliariInter.

We begin at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT) with a local derby between mid-table Bologna and Sassuolo, the Rossoblu seeking a victory with Sinisa Mihajlovic back at the Stadio Dall’Ara.

At 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), Napoli can lock down third place and want to give Lorenzo Insigne a good send-off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but Genoa need a result to keep their hopes of escaping relegation alive.

At 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT), Serie A leaders Milan can take another giant leap towards the Scudetto, but first they must get the better of an Atalanta side who are still in the running for a Europa League spot.

Everything is at stake in Sardinia at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), as Inter need a win to keep the title race going down to the wire, while Cagliari have a huge opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone after Salernitana’s draw.

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Spalletti: ‘Insigne creates something out of nothing’

Luciano Spalletti hails departing Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne as ‘someone who can create something out of absolutely nothing,’ the vision a coach can never prepare for.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.

This is home-town hero Insigne’s final game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and he saluted the fans with an emotional speech before kick-off against Genoa.

“Those like Insigne give coaches like us the solution that is written on no tactical whiteboard,” Spalletti told DAZN.

“They can bring creativity to create something out of absolutely nothing. I wish him a glorious future, he should be aware he’s had a marvellous career here.

“I asked him if he slept last night and he said, a little bit, yes.”

Insigne was not able to agree a new contract with Napoli and has signed for MLS club Toronto FC, who he’ll join from July 1.

Tearful Insigne says goodbye to Napoli: ‘We’re an enormous family’

Lorenzo Insigne fought back tears during an emotional speech to the fans ahead of his final match in a Napoli jersey at the Stadio Maradona. ‘We celebrated, suffered and at times argued, but always together, like an enormous family.’

The game against Genoa kicks off at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), you can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

He has not been able to agree a new contract and instead is joining MLS club Toronto FC as a free agent from July 1.

His teammates fanned out in a guard of honour as he walked out onto the pitch with his two sons and was presented with commemorative gifts, a framed jersey from Dries Mertens, a painting from Kalidou Koulibaly, a trophy from President Aurelio De Laurentiis – who was booed by the fans.

“As you know, I am not good with words, but I wrote something down,” said Insigne.

“All I can say is thank you. Thank you to a city that gave me everything. I grew up here with you. We celebrated, suffered and at times argued, but always together, like an enormous family.

“I felt loved by the people of my land, of my jersey. Playing for Napoli was not just a marvellous experience, but also a huge responsibility that I accepted with love and pride.

“Any goodbye leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, but this one more than others. Leaving Napoli means leaving home, knowing I will miss this and you forever.

“Over the years, we amassed unforgettable moments that I will take with me. I always gave everything I had, but the biggest game, where there are no winners or losers, is the one we played together.

“Finally, thank you to all the fans of Napoli around the world, to all the teammates who became friends I could count on. Thank you to the entire staff who took care of me from the first day. To the club that made all this possible. To those who always believed in me.

“Thank you from my heart, Forza Napoli always.”

There were banners from both the Curva A and Curva B sections of ultras.

‘Your jersey weighed more than any other, because it belonged to someone who truly loved it. You wore it with creativity, courage and dignity, as a proud son of this city.’

Another read: ‘You conquered less than you dreamed of, was often insulted and given little consideration. You will always be remembered with affection by this Curva!’

Fittingly, the get-together was concluded with a giant bear-hug from Tommy Starace, the legendary kit and coffee man who has been working for Napoli since the Diego Maradona era.

Serie A LIVE – Napoli v Genoa

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