Sports News of Saturday, 18 January 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
AS Roma ended Patrick Vieira's unbeaten away record as Genoa coach with a 3-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, highlighted by Stephan El Shaarawy’s stunning goal on his 300th appearance for the club.
Roma opened the scoring when Artem Dovbyk tapped in a rebound from Alexis Saelemaekers’ cross. Despite an injury to Mattia Bani, Genoa equalized through Patrizio Masini, who volleyed in Fabio Miretti’s corner for his first Serie A goal.
El Shaarawy restored Roma’s lead with a curling strike from the edge of the box after a controversial handball incident. Roma sealed the win with a chaotic own goal involving Johan Vasquez and Nicola Leali.
Paulo Dybala hit the crossbar early, while Genoa struggled with injuries and missed opportunities as Roma continued their strong start to 2025.