Roma defeats Genoa 2-0 to climb to second place in Serie A

AS Roma secured a 2-0 victory against Genoa on October 17, 2026, during the seventh matchday of Serie A. Following a disappointing Champions League loss to Real Madrid and two recent draws, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side returned to winning ways at the Stadio Olimpico. After a scoreless first half where both sides hit the woodwork—including a header by Balerdi for Roma and a shot by El Shaarawy for Genoa—Roma broke the deadlock in the second half through a goal by Castro. Luli doubled the lead in the 68th minute, sealing the result after his shot deflected off a defender.

With this win, Roma holds 17 points and currently sits in second place in the league table, trailing leaders Inter Milan by two points. The team remains undefeated in domestic competition. In contrast, Genoa continues to struggle, languishing in the penultimate position of the standings with only four points from seven matches. Roma player Konstantinos Koulierakis started the match and performed well before being substituted in the 63rd minute.