Genoa reached the Coppa Italia last 16 after a late Johan Vasquez header earned a 1-0 win over Sudtirol, Football Italia reported from Marassi. The goal arrived after Genoa had dominated possession and chances but looked set for penalties.
Daniele De Rossi’s side created the clearer openings throughout the night, with Stefano Plizzari repeatedly denying them before Vasquez, introduced from the bench, rose to score from a corner. Football Italia said Inter now await Genoa in the next round.
The win also extended Vasquez’s scoring run, with the defender netting in consecutive matches. Football Italia noted the goal came from a set piece, continuing a recent pattern for the Mexico international.
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Coppa Italia: Genoa 1-0 Sudtirol - De Rossi's men advance thanks to late Vasquez winner - Football Italia
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Football Italia reported the match outcome from Marassi on 15 September 2026. It is a single-publisher match report rather than an official competition statement.
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