INSIGHTS ON GENOA
SPORT COURIER – “Milan still halfway through, Retegui rewards Gila” is the title of today’s edition of Corriere dello Sportwhich retraces the match at San Siro and explains that Genoa’s draw in extremis did not change the photograph of the match, facing Milan: a “useful broth to secure at least third place and a place in the next Super Cup“. Genoa is spoken of in absolutely positive tones in the final report: “On the other hand, Genoa, best prepared by Gilardino, showed that they always believed in it, resisting and suffering against the opponents’ confused attacks. Retegui and Ekuban they kept the Rossoneri defense in check“. Match director Prontera has been promoted to referee management.
GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT – “Milan doesn’t know how to defend themselves and Genoa gets the draw. Leao was booed at San Siro“. That’s the title instead Gazzetta dello Sport, who focuses above all on the problems of the Rossoneri and gives credit to “well done Gila” for a “simple but not very predictable tactical arrangement“. Here too, the slow motion agrees in giving a very high score to Prontera’s conduct of the match, which comes out with a 7 on the report card. There is also space for Mr. Gilardino’s words after the match: “I saw an extraordinary Genoa. We were missing 7 important players but we have humility and desire“. Also noteworthy is thehug between Zangrillo and Maignan to establish the definitive peace after the vitriolic declarations of the first leg.
REPUBLIC – “Genoa, heart and courage. Gilardino scares Milan” is the title of the Genoese edition of Republicwho writes: “The Rossoneri were twice forced to chase following the exploits of Retegui on the penalty spot and Ekuban. At the end Giroud overtakes, but the rossoblù don’t give up and take home a precious point“. Emphasis on the Genoa match, certified not only by the result, but also by the words of Mr. Gilardino (“we played it out, as we hoped“), which has made up for the many absences and is keeping itself open chance of finishing in tenth place being -2 from Monza and -4 from Turin.
19th CENTURY – “Rossoblù lights at San Siro” is the title in turn 19th century, which retraces the race in all its phases. “Spectacular draw at Milan, Genoa deservedly manages to take the lead twice – writes the newspaper – Retegui finds the net again from a penalty and at the start of the second half, after Florenzi’s 1-1, Ekuban also scores. Overtaking with Gabbia and Giroud, but the Grifone reacts again: Thiaw’s own goal and a prestigious point.” There is also space for the coach’s words Gilardino (“It’s right to be ambitious, we have a heart and a desire to amaze“) and, in two separate paragraphs, for the victories of Genoa Spring And Genoa Women. The news section also reconstructs the day off the field, with the clashes involving the Sampdoria fans, who reached Piazza Alimonda after the match against Reggiana, attacking some Genoa fans who were watching the match in Milan on TV. . Then, late in the evening, the episode of the “night blitz” at the club of the Blucerchiati ultras in Piazzale Adriatico.
ALLSPORT – “Milan, what jokes from the Devil” is the title of Tuttosport, which returns to the 3-3 draw between Genoa and Milan and highlights how the Rossoneri have not won for six games. “There is a desire to continue together” underlined Mr. Gilardino after the match. Quick mention also for Genoa Primavera’s 3-1 victory over Juventus.
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Another flash of Genoa
