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Pinamonti Pinpoint Fires Lowly Genoa To Crucial Serie A Win Over Parma
Pinamonti's Goal Lifts Genoa Out of the Relegation Zone
Genoa's Andrea Pinamonti scored the only goal of the game as they beat Parma 1-0 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Sunday afternoon.
The win lifts Genoa out of the relegation zone and into 17th place, while Parma remain in 19th place and are now seven points from safety.
Pinamonti scored the only goal of the game in the 55th minute, when he was played in by Goran Pandev and finished coolly past Luigi Sepe.
The goal was Pinamonti's fourth of the season and was his first in Serie A since rejoining Genoa on loan from Inter Milan in January.
Pinamonti's Return to Form
Pinamonti's goal was a timely one for Genoa, who had lost their last two games and were in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
The 21-year-old striker has been in impressive form since returning to Genoa and has now scored four goals in his last seven games.
Pinamonti's goals have been crucial for Genoa and have helped them to move out of the relegation zone.
Parma's Struggles Continue
Parma's defeat to Genoa was their fourth in a row and leaves them seven points from safety.
The Gialloblu have now lost 11 of their last 12 games and are facing an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
Parma coach Roberto D'Aversa is under increasing pressure and could be sacked if his team does not improve their form soon.