Karamoh has space on the edge of the box, although he opts for the cross and Omeonga is able to bring the ball out from the back for the home side.
90' +1
SAVE! Pinamonti latches on to Cancelo's delivery to the back post, but Perin makes a good save low to his left.
90'
There will be four minutes of added time.
88'
SAVE! Karamoh latches on to Pinamonti's deflected strike in the right inside channel. He fires towards the near post, but Perin watches the ball to make the stop and gathers at the second attempt.
87'
Bertolacci's drive from the edge of the box almost falls for Laxalt, but Handanovic is alert to gather ahead of the full-back.
85'
Inter are running out of ideas and the home side have been solid in defence for the majority of the evening.
83'
Two deliveries from Cancelo are ineffective before the full-back sells Rafinha short and it results in the midfielder giving away a free-kick. Inter are heading towards defeat here.
82'
Karamoh raids forward and slides a pass through for Cancelo. Bertolacci gets a foot in and diverts the ball behind for a corner.
80'
D. Lazović enters the game and replaces G. Pandev.
Lazovic replaces Pandev for the home side.
WIDE! Hiljemark lines up the corner and he whips a dangerous cross into the middle. Zukanovic has a free header at goal, but he sends his effort wide of the post.
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79'
BLOCK & OVER! Lapadula lines up a strike on the edge of the box, but Ranocchia makes the block. The striker collects the rebound and shoots again. This time it loops up off Cancelo and lands on the roof of the net, although Handanovic didn't move.
78'
OFF THE LINE! Pinamonti almost makes an impact off the bench as he curls the ball towards the net, only to be denied by the head of Zukanovic on the line.
77'
G. Lapadula enters the game and replaces A. Galabinov.
A. Pinamonti enters the game and replaces A. Candreva.
Candreva makes way for Pinamonti.
Lapadula replaces Galabinov for the home side.
76'
M. Brozović enters the game and replaces Borja Valero.
Rafinha latches to a loose ball on the edge of the box and goes for the strike on the half-volley, only to slice his strike well over the bar.
Brozovic replaces Valero for the visitors.
73'
Gagliardini wins possession from Laxalt, but there are a lack of options in the box. He sends a cross to the back post, only for Eder to foul Spolli to end the attack.
71'
OVER! Cancelo's free-kick is cleared behind for a corner. Karamoh finds space from the resulting set-piece and turns to fire on his left foot. However, the Frenchman drills his effort narrowly over the bar.
70'
Rosi brings down Karamoh and the referee hands a free-kick to the visitors. Cancelo stands over the ball.
68'
Cancelo opens up the Genoa defence and lifts a dangerous cross towards the back post. Gagliardini rises highest, but he cannot make solid contact with a header, glancing an effort wide of the post.
66'
Omeonga bustles his way through a couple of challenges on the edge of the box. Ranocchia wins the challenge, but cannot prevent the corner. Genoa are winning almost every 50/50 challenge at the moment.
65'
Cancelo raids down the right and sends a hopeful ball into the box, but it sails over the heads of Eder and Candreva and out for a goal-kick.
63'
Gagliardini offloads to Candreva in the final third and he goes for the strike from distance. However, Perin is able to get down to make the save, despite the ball taking an awkward bounce.
62'
Rafinha enters the game and replaces M. Vecino.
Rafinha relaces Vecino for the visitors.
59'
G. Pandev has scored a goal for Genoa! Assist by D. Laxalt.
Laxalt collects from Inter's clearance from the corner and goes for the strike rather than a pass. Pandev controls his effort and fires into the net.
GOALLLLLLLLLLL!!!! PANDEV SCORES AGAINST HIS OLD CLUB! Genoa double their advantage as Laxalt's drive into the box is collected by the veteran forward. Pandev controls it with precision before taking a touch then firing low into the bottom corner, leaving Handanovic with no chance. A super finish from the 34-year-old.
58'
Genoa break forward from the back and Rosi sends a low cross into the box. Ranocchia fails to clear the danger, forcing Valero to cover by sending the ball behind.
57'
Candreva sends Karamoh down the left flank, but the forward takes a poor first touch and it allows Zukanovic to make the closing tackle. Karamoh appears to be in pain on the ground.
56'
S. Oméonga enters the game and replaces D. Bessa.
Omeonga replaces Bessa for the home side.
55'
Bessa brings down Karamoh 35 yards from goal. Eder fakes the strike and lifts a cross into the box, but the home side are able to clear the danger with ease.
53'
Genoa raid down the right through Rosi and he sends a dangerous cross into the box. It looks as though Pandev will have a free header, but Cancelo gets across at the last moment to head behind.
51'
D'Ambrosio and Candreva attempt to combine down the left, but the former is bustled off the ball by a strong challenge from Bertolacci.
49'
Pandev almost releases Hiljemark into the left inside channel, but Cancelo makes the vital interception on the edge of the box.
47'
Cancelo lifts a dangerous cross to the back post for Eder, but Rosi clears ahead of the forward, sending the ball behind.
46'
We're back underway in this Serie A contest.
Karamoh is brought down by a loose challenge from Zukanovic. He gets a final warning from the referee - next time he will be booked.
45'
A. Ranocchia is unfortunate, scores an own goal!
GOALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! RANOCCHIA TURNS THE BALL INTO HIS OWN NET! Genoa take the lead as Zukanovic lifts a dangerous cross into the box and Skriniar puts his boot through the ball. However, he slams it straight into Ranocchia and the ball flies past Handanovic into the bottom corner. A huge slice of luck for the home side to go ahead right on the stroke of half-time.
The referee ends the first half.
43'
Pandev swings a corner in from the left and Galabinov rises highest in the box, but he can only send his effort well wide of the post.
42'
Laxalt swings a cross into the box and it's cleared as far as Pandev. He looks for the offload rather than a strike at goal, only for Hiljemark loses possession on the edge of the box.
40'
Ranocchia catches Galabinov in an aerial tussle, which results in the forward hitting the deck. The Inter defender has to be careful, having already been booked.
37'
The home side have lost their their rhythm and need to find a way to regain control of the contest before the break.
35'
Candreva fakes the run down the left and cuts back inside to shoot on his right foot, only to drill his effort straight at Perin.
33'
Inter have grown into the game and are starting to push the home side back towards their own goal.
31'
SAVE! Cancelo whips a cross into the middle, which is headed away by Rossettini. His clearance lands straight at the feet of Candreva. The midfield takes a touch and drives a powerful effort at goal, only to be denied by a sharp save from Perin.
29'
Candreva slides a pass into the feet of Gagliardini on the charge, but Bertolacci tracks the run of his counterpart to guide him beyond the byline in posssession.
27'
A. Ranocchia gets yellow.
Ranocchia goes into the book for bringing down Pandev on the charge.
26'
WIDE! Laxalt digs out a cross on the left flank and Galabinov has space to head at goal. However, he gets caught in two minds - failing to go for goal with conviction and to pick out Pandev in the box.
25'
Candreva puts his head down and gallops forward in possession, but Rosi puts in a well-timed challenge to stop his surge.
24'
Karamoh continues to be active in the final third, making a run over to the left flank, but Vecino's pass has too much pace for him to keep alive.
22'
Karamoh has space down the right and he sends a threatening cross towards the near post, but Zukanovic is there to clear ahead of Eder.
21'
Inter are starting to move the ball as Candreva leads his team down the left, combining with D'Ambrosio. He sends the full-back down towards the byline, but he cannot keep the ball in play.
18'
MISS! Karamoh should put Inter ahead. Candreva surges down the left inside channel and lifts a pinpoint ball back across the face of goal. Karamoh has the goal at his mercy, but he slices his effort over the top.
16'
It's a chess match at the moment between the sides as both are playing solid football. A moment of quality will be needed to break the deadlock.
14'
Candreva sends a dipping ball over the top for Eder's run, but the forward just cannot bring it under control on the stretch. Perin makes the claim ahead of the Inter man in the box.
12'
It has been a good start from the home side and they're applying pressure on the Nerazzurri, refusing to let them settle into the match.
11'
OFF THE BAR! Pandev curls the ball to the back post from deep and it loops into the air. Handanovic misjudges the bounce and it hits off the bar. Fortunately for the keeper the rebound lands into his grasp rather than at the feet of the advancing Hiljemark.
9'
SAVE! Pandev surges forward and weaves his way through a crowd of players on the edge of the box. He fires low towards the bottom corner from the inside right channel, but Handanovic makes the save.
6'
Inter seem content to sit back and absorb the pressure from the home side in the early stages.
4'
Pandev raids forward to the edge of the box, but he opts for the offload rather than the strike and loses possession.
2'
Laxalt almost forces a pass through to Galabinov, but Ranocchia reacts to send the ball behind for a corner.
1'
We're underway in this Serie A clash.
Bertolacci lunges in on Candreva in the early stages of the contest. The home side are looking to apply pressure immediately.
The team news has been announced and we'll start with the home side.
Genoa have put forward two fine performances on the road to defeat Lazio and Chievo to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Davide Ballardini's men were in contention for the drop among a number of teams at the foot of the table, but they've pulled themselves clear for now. Another win this evening would further alleviate any fears of relegation.
Good evening and welcome to the live commentary of the Serie A clash between Genoa and Inter at the Luigi Ferraris.
Genoa subs: Issac Cofie, Gianluca Lapadula, Jawad El Yamiq, Francesco Migliore, Darko Lazovic, Eugenio Lamanna, Luca Rigioni, Pedro Pereira, Lukas Zima, Stephane Omeonga, Iuri Medeiros.
INTER (4-2-3-1): Samir Handanovic; Joao Cancelo, Milan Skriniar, Andrea Ranocchia, Danilo D'Ambrosio; Roberto Gagliardini, Matias Vecino; Antonio Candreva, Borja Valero, Yann Karamoh; Eder Martins.
Inter subs: Lisandro Lopez, Rafinha, Davide Santon, Daniele Padelli, Dalbert, Xian Emmers, Marcelo Brozovic, Marco Pissardo, Manuel Lombardoni, Andrea Pinamonti.
Genoa have made three changes from the side that beat Chievo last time out. Rossettini comes into the back three, while Rosi and Bessa replace Pereira and Rigioni in the middle of the park. Galabinov continues to lead the line supported by Pandev.
Ranocchia, Candreva and Gagliardini come into the starting line-up for Spalletti's men this evening, with the Inter boss making three changes from his side's win over Bologna. Mauro Icardi, Miranda and Ivan Perisic all miss out due to injury.
STAT! Inter have alternated between a win and a defeat in their last nine league games against Genoa: with a 1-0 win for the Nerazzurri in the most recent clash.
STAT! Inter have lost four of their last eight Serie A meetings against Genoa (W4), this after they were unbeaten in the previous 14 games (W9 D5).
STAT! Genoa have won each of their last four Serie A matches against Inter at the Ferraris: this is their longest winning streak against the Nerazzurri in the competition.
Inter ended an eight-match run without a victory in Serie A last week by defeating Bologna. Luciano Spalletti's men were battling with Napoli and Juventus for the title as outsiders, but the Nerazzurri's slump has knocked them out of contention. Goals from Eder Martins and Yann Karamoh ended a run of five draws on the bounce. However, their tough period of form has left them vulnerable in the race for a Champions League spot.
HALF-TIME: GENOA 1-0 INTER
Genoa take a narrow lead into the interval through Andrea Ranocchia's own goal, although the defender knew nothing about it. The first half was an even contest and a fair reflection off the match would have seen the sides leave the field level. However, Milan Skriniar smashed his clearance into the legs of his team-mate and Samir Handanovic did not have time to react. It's terrible luck for the visitors, but they will have to produce a reaction in the second half.
GENOA (3-5-2): Mattia Perin; Luca Rossettini, Nicolas Spolli, Ervin Zukanovic; Aleandro Rosi, Daniel Bessa, Andrea Bertolacci, Oscar Hiljemark, Diego Laxalt; Goran Pandev, Andrej Galabinov.
FULL-TIME: GENOA 2-0 INTER
Genoa secure their third win on the bounce as an own goal from Andrea Ranocchia and a strike from Goran Pandev guide them past Inter Milan this evening. The first half was an even contest, but Milan Skriniar helped put the home side ahead when he smashed his clearance off Ranocchia into the back of his own net. Genoa's second goal had a slight hint of fortune as Diego Laxalt powered an effort at goal. Pandev stopped the strike and controlled it before dispatching his effort into the net. However, Davide Ballardini's men did not allow the visitors a sniff in the second half with a solid defensive display, helping the club move further away from the relegation zone. Inter's brief respite from their struggles has ended, leaving Luciano Spalletti with work ahead of him.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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