Genoa 0-1 Juventus — Match Highlights & Full Match Summary (31 Aug 2025)
Juventus edged out Genoa 1-0 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on 31 August 2025 thanks to a second-half header by substitute Dušan Vlahović. The only goal arrived from a Filip Kostić corner (73'), with Vlahović rising to power the header home and secure all three points for the visitors. Genoa pressed late and almost equalised when Patrizio Masini struck the crossbar in stoppage time, but Juventus held on for a narrow away victory.
Match summary: Juventus' win was powered by super-sub Dušan Vlahović, who again delivered off the bench, while Filip Kostić provided the corner that produced the decisive match goal. Genoa had earlier chances, including a missed opportunity for Mikael Egill Ellertsson and several stops that kept the first half goalless. The game featured solid defensive work from both sides and pivotal late drama when Patrizio Masini struck the woodwork — a key moment that kept the final score at 0-1. Keywords: match summary, match goals, Serie A highlights, Genoa vs Juventus.
- Date: 31 August 2025
- Competition: Serie A 2025-26
- Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa
- Final score: Genoa 0–1 Juventus
- Goal: Dušan Vlahović (Juve) 73' (header from Filip Kostić corner)
Key moments & tactical notes
Juventus struggled to break down a compact Genoa in the first hour but changed the game with substitutions that introduced more aerial threat — a tactic that paid off when Kostić's corner found Vlahović. Genoa's pressing in phases caused Juventus problems, but the visitors' set-piece quality made the difference. The closing minutes were frantic: Genoa committed bodies forward and nearly snatched a point, only for Masini's header to hit the crossbar.
FAQ — Genoa vs Juventus (31/08/2025)
Q: What was the final score of Genoa vs Juventus on 31 August 2025?
A: Juventus won 1-0 away at Genoa.
Q: Who scored the match-winning goal?
A: Dušan Vlahović scored the only goal with a header from a Filip Kostić corner in the 73rd minute.
Q: Where can I watch the highlights?
A: A full highlights package is available on YouTube — click the thumbnail or the "Watch match highlights" button above to view the video.
Q: Were there any near-misses or notable late moments?
A: Yes — Genoa nearly equalised in stoppage time when Patrizio Masini hit the crossbar, but Juventus held on.
Q: What competition was this and why does it matter?
A: This was a Serie A fixture (2025-26 season). Early-season wins are important for momentum and table position, and Juventus' victory keeps them with a perfect start to the campaign.
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