Genoa win 2-1 away at Leccethanks to goals from Osmajic (11')and Messias (28'), with the visitors then holding on after Maleh (40') scored with a deflected free kickthat changed the course of the game.
Di Francesco's side dictate play in the second half but cannot find a goal. Genoa move up to 13 pointswhile Lecceremain on 9.
After a cautious opening and a shot over the bar from Stulic, Genoa take an early lead in the 10th minute:Messiashas space down the left and manages to cross for Osmajicwho hits it first time and scoresfrom the centre of the box, completely unmarked. It is his 4th Serie A goal.
Genoa win the ball back well, while there are plenty of gaps in Lecce's defence. Messiasalso takes advantage — played through by El Shaarawy — as he rounds Falcone and shoots into an empty net,T. Gabriel slides in but the ball has already crossed the line: 2-0in the 28th minute. It is the 11th goal Lecce have conceded in the opening 30 minutes in Serie A this season.
The match looks settled, but Lecce make it 2-1through a stroke of luck: Malehtakes a free kick, which Osmajic deflectsinto the net in the 40th minute.
From that point on, Di Francesco's side pile pressure on the opposition box and even find the net through Stulic: ruled out for handballjust before the goal.
At the start of the second half, Lecce keep attacking,retaining possession while also leaving spaceat the back. El Shaarawynearly makes them pay with a stunning goal from outside the box: his shot from 20 metres hits the post.
Lecce push for an equaliser on several occasions:notably through Paco Esteban, who shoots wide from a good position, and Ngom, who forces Bijlow into a save. The match ends with the same scoreline as at half-time.
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