Genoa triumphed over Vicenza in the Coppa Italia Round of 32 on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium. They achieved a convincing win, thanks to goals from newcomers Carboni and Stanciu. Genoa showcased a dominant performance that underscored the significant disparity between the two teams. This match also marked their first clean sheet of the season.

The presence of President Sucu and Romania's Coach Lucescu provided a morale boost for the team.

 

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Vicenza fell behind early in the first half. In the 40th minute, Valentín Carboni found the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, directed towards the center of the goal. He was assisted by Aarón Martín, who delivered a precise through ball. Consequently, Carboni recorded the first goal of the season.



Just before halftime, the second goal came in the 45+1 minute. Stanciu's powerful free kick from the left led to an own goal by Francesco Benassai.

Genoa extended their lead to three in the 54th minute with a stunning goal from Nicolae Stanciu, who volleyed the ball into the top corner with an impressive strike. The Romanian midfielder exhibited exceptional ball skills, all while under the watchful gaze of national team coach Lucescu. Stanciu must have felt overjoyed.



2025-26 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa
Round of 32

Genoa 3 - 0 Vicenza
Luigi Ferraris  Stadium
Friday 15 August 2025
Genoa, Italy
21:15

Referee: FERRIERI CAPUTI
Assistants: TRINCHIERI – EL FILALI
Fourth Official: TREMOLADA
VAR: GARIGLIO
AVAR: MANGANIELLO

⚽️  Goals:  40' Valentin Carboni, 45+1 Francesco Benassai (own goal), 54' Nicolae Stanciu

Official lineups - tabellino

Lineup Genoa (4-2-3-1): Leali; Norton-Cuffy, Marcandalli (69′ Østigard), Vasquez, Martin; Frendrup, Masini; Carboni (59′ Messias), Stanciu (80′ Venturino), Grønbæk (59′ Malinovskyi); Colombo (69′ Vitinha).

Subs: Siegrist, Sommariva, Sabelli, Vogliacco, Fini, Ellertsson, Thorsby, Bohinen, Junior Cuenca, Colombo, Ekhator, Ankeye.

Coach: Patrick Vieira

Lanerossi VIcenza (3-5-2): Massolo; Cuomo, Leverbe, Benassai; Caferri (66′ Tribuzzi), Cavion (54′ Rada), Carraro, Vitale (66′ Pellizzari), Sandon; Morra (78′ Alessio), Capello (54′ Stückler).

Subs: Gagno, Basso, Golin, Mogentale, Vescovi, Fantoni, Rauti.

Coach: Fabio Gallo



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