Lukaku got the decider when Roma sink Genoa
Roma vs
Genoa
The second-half strike by Lukaku was the solitary goal that decided the game. Roma celebrated a 1-0 victory at home over Genoa in their Serie A contest.
However, the match had its tense moments. Roma's Leandro Paredes was sent off in the 72nd minute, reducing the team to ten men.
It wasn't until the 79th minute that Romelu Lukaku, with a deft assist from Stephan El Shaarawy, finally broke the deadlock to give Roma the lead.
Roma's recent form shows two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games, with seven goals scored and six conceded. On the other hand, Genoa's recent record stands at two wins and one draw, netting eight goals while letting in six.
In the overall Serie A standings, Roma have scored a total of 64 goals, with 38 at home and 26 away, while Genoa’s tally stands at 43 goals, with 25 at home and 18 away.
Looking ahead, Roma’s next Serie A fixture is against Empoli (away) on 26 May. Genoa will face Bologna (home) on 24 May.
Elsewhere in Serie A, Fiorentina and Napoli ended in a 2-2 draw, Atalanta triumphed 2-0 over Lecce, and Torino secured a 3-1 win against Milan. Additionally, Cagliari won 2-0 against Sassuolo, Frosinone edged out Monza 1-0, Udinese and Empoli drew 1-1, while Inter and Lazio also settled for a 1-1 draw.