Retegui and Gudmundsson upend Salernitana

Salernitana-Genoa 1-2

The 6 p.m. Sunday match between Salernitana and Genoa, valid for the 21st day of Serie A, ended with a victory for the Grifone. The hosts’ initial lead through Martegani was answered by Retegui and Gudmundsson, who completed the comeback for the Rossoblù, signing the final 2-1.

Start with a bang for Salernitana, which after just two minutes è ahead: Candreva verticalizes for Bradaric, who crosses in tow for the incoming Martegani, who beats Martinez with a powerful left under the crossbar. Genoa’s reaction forò è was immediate: on 12’ Retegui duels with Badelj and from inside the area fires a left-footed shot that folds Ochoa’s hands.

In the second half the’key episode of the match: at 56’ Lovato misses the intervention with his head and strikes with his hand, giving a penalty to the Grifone. On the penalty spot goes Gudmundsson who beats Ochoa and makes it 2-1. A few minutes later, the Granata have a golden opportunity with a free kick from the edge but Candreva’s right-footed shot clears the crossbar. In the finale Maggiore turned a Candreva cross with his head but his attempt went off the bottom.

In the standings, Genoa climbs to 25 points, in 11th place, while Salernitana remains stuck at 12, in last place.