AS Roma beat Genoa 2-0 at Stadio Olimpico
Roma won 2-0 over Genoa on Saturday, keeping their Serie A unbeaten streak and moving to second place in the standings.
Key points
- Santiago Castro scored the first goal with a volley from a corner in the 50th minute.
- Emanuele Loli doubled the lead with a right‑footed finish in the 68th minute.
- Genoa’s Stephan El Shaarawy hit the crossbar in the 33rd minute.
- Justin Bijlow made several saves but could not stop the clean sheet.
- The win keeps Roma unbeaten and places them second, close behind Inter Milan.
AS Roma 2–0 Genoa
AS Roma secured a 2-0 victory over Genoa on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Stadio Olimpico in the seventh matchday of Serie A.
The first half ended goalless despite several chances. Genoa winger Stephan El Shaarawy struck the crossbar in the 33rd minute, and Roma defender Leonardo Balerdi headed the ball onto the bar in the 30th minute.
Roma opened the scoring in the 50th minute when forward Santiago Castro converted a corner with a right‑footed volley from inside the penalty area, described as a “masterpiece” by former player Daniele De Rossi.
The lead was doubled in the 68th minute when full‑back Emanuele Loli finished a decisive right‑footed touch from the flank.
Genoa goalkeeper Justin Bijlow made several saves throughout the match, but could not prevent the clean‑sheet win.
The result keeps AS Roma unbeaten in Serie A and lifts the club to second place, remaining in close pursuit of league leaders Inter Milan.
Your questions, answered
Who scored for AS Roma in the match against Genoa?
Santiago Castro scored the first goal and Emanuele Loli added the second.
What was the final score of the Roma vs Genoa game?
AS Roma won 2-0 over Genoa.
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