Genoa denied at Ferraris: Leali-Vasquez error gifts Pisa 1-1 | OneFootball

At the final whistle, the Ferraris delivers a verdict that leaves a bitter taste for the home team. It ends 1-1 between Genoa and Pisa, a draw that feels insufficient for Daniele De Rossi's men, who dominated the field for long stretches but were punished by a single, chaotic incident. The rossoblù play, build, and score, but pay a hefty price for a defensive blunder that gifts a precious point to Alberto Gilardino's squad.

Genoa's Domination, but Not Enough: De Rossi Halted by a Draw. Gilardino Holds On and Snatches a Golden Point

The match started off on the right track for the Grifone. After an initial phase of study, at the 15th minute, Colombo ignites the stadium with a low shot from outside the box that leaves Semper no chance. Genoa seems in control, but football is cruel: at the 37th minute, during an apparently manageable play, a sporting drama unfolds. A misunderstanding between Leali and Vasquez (who obstructs his own goalkeeper) opens the door for Leris, who gratefully signs the 1-1.

In the second half, De Rossi tries to win by bringing in fresh forces (Ekhator, Ellertsson, and Ekuban), while Gilardino covers up and counters. Genoa pushes, nearly scoring with a Thorsby header thwarted by a miraculous save from Semper, but crashes against the black-and-blue wall. The finale is heated: nervous teams, a flurry of fouls, and the expulsion from the bench of Caridi, Gilardino's assistant. The final rossoblù assault does not break through: Pisa snatches a hard-earned point, and Genoa bitterly chews over a gift that cost them the victory.

Andrea Alati

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