Genoa in complete control

Genoa overcame Crotone, 4x1, on Sunday, in a game related to matchweek 1 of Serie A. Both Rolando Maran's team and Giovanni Stroppa's team held their first game in the competition.

Mattia Destro opened the score in the 6th minute, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area. After 9 minutes, Genoa increased their lead with a goal from Goran Pandev with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box. With 28 minutes on the clock, Emmanuel Rivière fired home for Crotone, with a right-foot strike, assisted by Salvatore Molina. After 34 minutes, Rolando Maran's team extended their lead with a goal from Davide Zappacosta with a right-foot shot from outside the penalty box.

In the 75th minute, Marko Pjaca wrapped things up, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area, after an assist provided by Paolo Ghiglione.

After the result Genoa are 2nd in the table, with 3 points, while Crotone sit 17th place, with 0 points. In the next fixture, Genova's team will play away against Napoli, while Crotone's team will play at home against Milan.