In the much-anticipated first round of the Italian Serie A, Genoa welcomed a tough challenge from defending champion Inter Milan at home. The match not only kicked off the new Serie A season, but also was a strong dialog full of suspense and passion.
At the beginning of the match, Genoa showed a strong desire to win. In the 20th minute, Genoa's attack finally came to fruition, Vuljako grabbed the point in the penalty area, and a precise shot penetrated Inter Milan's defense, breaking the deadlock for the hosts, 1-0!
However, Inter Milan didn't let it get out of hand. Soon after the start of the second half, they equalized through a subtle combination. Barella sent a precise direct ball from the center of the field, Marcus Thuram understood it and quickly moved forward to the edge of the penalty area, and put the ball into the net with a cool shot, 1-1! This counterattack of Inter Milan not only showed their team understanding, but also demonstrated the team's resilience in the face of adversity.
Just when people thought the match would end in a draw, Inter Milan came out again towards the end of the match. Fratelli sent a precise cross from the right side, and Marcus Thuram once again showed his keen sense of vision in front of the goal and scored with a header, helping his team to achieve the victory, 2-1!
However, the charm of soccer lies in its unpredictability. Just as the game was coming to an end, Genoa was awarded a valuable penalty kick opportunity. Although Junior Mesias failed to capitalize on his first penalty, he quickly adjusted his mentality and footwork. In the following shot, he calmly sent the ball into the corner of the goal, equalizing the score for Genoa again, 2-2! This goal not only made Genoa fans cheer, but also brought the whole stadium into a boil again.
In the end, with the referee's whistle, this ups and downs, exciting game ended with both sides shaking hands 2-2. Although they failed to win the opening red, Genoa and Inter Milan both showed their strength and elegance in this match. It is believed that they will continue to bring more wonderful soccer feasts to the fans in the coming matches.
