Genoa have plunged themselves back to within two points of the drop zone after a shock defeat to already-relegated Palermo.
The Grifone thought their job had been done with last week’s victory over Inter, but they were taught a lesson in professionalism by a Sicilian side playing only for pride.
It was a bizarre goal that made the difference, as Andrea Rispoli’s looping header was plucked out from under the bar by Eugenio Lamanna, but only after it had already crossed over – as confirmed by goal-line technology.
Genoa have plunged themselves back to within two points of the drop zone after a shock defeat to already-relegated Palermo.
The Grifone thought their job had been done with last week’s victory over Inter, but they were taught a lesson in professionalism by a Sicilian side playing only for pride.
It was a bizarre goal that made the difference, as Andrea Rispoli’s looping header was plucked out from under the bar by Eugenio Lamanna, but only after it had already crossed over – as confirmed by goal-line technology.
Both sides had plenty of chances and missed sitters in the Sicilian sunshine.
Now Genoa are only two points clear of Crotone, who beat Udinese 1-0 this afternoon, and one clear of Empoli.
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