Genoa Edge Past Trento in Tight Pre-Season Friendly

Genoa 2 – 1 Trento
International Club Friendly | 19 July 2026

Italian Serie A side Genoa continued their pre-season preparations with a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Serie C outfit Trento. Played at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the match was a useful test for Genoa’s developing squad, with head coach making several changes throughout the second half to give minutes to fringe players.

Match Overview

Genoa started the game with a strong lineup, aiming to impose their quality from the opening whistle. They dominated possession and created several early chances, but were frustrated by a stubborn Trento defence. The breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark, when a neat combination down the right flank ended with a low cross that was turned home at the far post.

Trento, however, showed resilience and began to grow into the match as the first half progressed. Their attacking threat increased, and they equalised against the run of play with a well-taken goal from a counter-attack in the 38th minute. The teams went into the break level at 1-1.

Genoa stepped up the intensity in the second half, with more urgency in their passing and movement. The winning goal arrived in the 61st minute, a powerful strike from the edge of the box after a cleared corner fell kindly to a midfielder. The home side managed the game professionally in the final third, limiting Trento’s opportunities and securing the victory.

Key Moments

• 27’ – Goal (Genoa): A quick one-two on the wing opened up space; the resulting cross was bundled in by a forward sliding in at the back post.
• 38’ – Goal (Trento): A rapid break caught Genoa’s defence out of shape; a clinical finish from inside the area levelled the score.
• 61’ – Goal (Genoa): Midfielder collected a half-cleared ball just outside the box and unleashed a fierce shot that sailed into the top corner, leaving the keeper with no chance.
• 80’ – Missed Chance: Trento came close to a second equaliser, but a header from a corner flew narrowly over the crossbar.

Standout Performers

Genoa’s midfield was the engine of the team, with the goalscorer in the second half showing composure and technical ability. The full-backs also pushed forward effectively, creating overloads in wide areas. For Trento, the centre-back pairing deserves praise for keeping the scoreline respectable, while their forward showed sharp instincts with the equaliser.

Pre-Season Progress

For Genoa, this friendly provides valuable match fitness and an opportunity to integrate new signings. The team showed positive signs in possession and created several clear chances, but defensive concentration during counter-attacks remains an area to work on ahead of the Serie A opener. Trento, playing a division below, can take heart from their competitive performance and will look to build on this showing as they prepare for their Serie C campaign.

Genoa are expected to face stronger opposition in their remaining friendlies, while Trento will continue with their own schedule to fine-tune tactics before the new season begins.