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Parma defeats Genoa 2-1 to secure first Serie A victory
Parma secured their first victory of the 2026/2027 Serie A season with a 2-1 win over Genoa at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. David Romero opened the scoring for Parma in the 38th minute, followed by a 70th-minute equalizer from Genoa's Milutin Osmajic. Pontus Almqvist secured the win for the home side with a goal in the 80th minute.
The result moves Parma to four points in the standings, while Genoa remains at one point, sitting near the bottom of the table. The defeat has drawn criticism for Genoa's defensive errors and tactical execution under manager Daniele De Rossi. Following the match, Genoa player Messias engaged directly with supporters to address their disappointment regarding the team's performance.
Parma manager Carlos Cuesta emphasized the importance of team cohesion and defensive discipline during the match. Swiss player Sascha Britschgi also commented on the tactical shift toward a more defensive posture in the closing stages to protect the lead.
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Carlos Cuesta · Daniele De Rossi · David Romero · Genoa · Genoa · Maurizio Mariani · Parma · Parma · Serie A · Stadio Ennio Tardini · Ángel Romero