Dan Şucu's decision proved to be a winner! Dramatic victory for Genoa, with a decisive goal in the 90th+3rd minute
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Monday, 03 November 2025, 21:50 / Updated on Monday, 03 November 2025 21:54
Match with emotions, but also with luck for Genoathe team patronized by Dan Șucu (62 years old), recently left without a coach. The “griffins” won with emotions on the field of the Sassuoloscore 2-1, in the first match played after the dismissal of the French coach Patrick Vieira (49 years old).
The visitors started the match better and Ruslan Malinovskyi opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Sassuolo equalized immediately after the break through Domenico Berardi (47') and the game seemed to be heading for a draw.
However, in the minutes of extra time, Leo Ostigard brought victory for Genoa, scoring the decisive goal in the 90+3 minute after a set phase. With the guests, Nicolae Stanciu was only a reserve.
Successful match without Vieira on Genoa's bench
In this match, the team was led by Roberto Murgita (56 years old), appointed interim coach after the departure of Patrick Vieira. Former defender Domenico Criscito assisted him on the bench.
The “griffins” thus escape from the last place in Serie A, climbing to the 18th position, with 6 points and a goal difference of -8, over Verona and Fiorentina.
Vieira, fired after a disastrous start
The resignation of Patrick Vieira (49) was officially announced by the club on November 1 following a poor run of results.
Genoa CFC announces that Patrick Vieira is no longer the coach of the senior team.
The club would like to thank the technician and his staff for the seriousness and professionalism shown throughout their work and wish them every success in their professional careers.
The technical leadership of the senior team was entrusted, on an interim basis, to coach Roberto Murgita, assisted by Domenico Criscito.
– the press release issued by Genoa
Patrick Vieira had taken over the team in November 2024 and led them in 37 games, ticking off 10 wins, 12 draws and 15 losses.
Next up is the duel in the red zone
For Genoa, the match at home against Fiorentina follows, the team occupying the last place, with only 4 points in 10 stages, two lengths behind the “griffins”.
