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Genoa came from 0-1 down to beat Trento 2-1 in their pre-season opener in Moena, with Colombo scoring a penalty and Puczka netting the winner from a free-kick.

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How It Unfolded

Daniele De Rossi's side fell behind just past the half-hour mark. Trento midfielder A. Mehic struck the post with a 30th-minute effort, and J. I. Molina was quickest to the rebound, tapping home to give the visitors a 0-1 lead at the break.

Genoa introduced a completely fresh XI at half-time — deploying 10 changes including the arrivals of Colombo, Puczka, and goalkeeper Stolz — and the reshaped side gradually took control.

Lorenzo Colombo levelled from the penalty spot in the 66th minute after being brought down in the box following a long ball from M. Doucouré. The striker stumbled during his run-up but still managed to send Barlocco the wrong way.

Seven minutes later, David Puczka produced the winner. The Austrian stepped up to a free-kick from range and beat the Trento goalkeeper at his near post, a strike the Telenord report described as a shot that "the Trentino keeper let slip through on his near post."

The Turning Point

Genoa's mass half-time substitution — 10 changes in one go — completely reset the tempo. The first-half XI, playing a 3-5-2 shape, had struggled to create clear chances against a well-organised Trento side. The second-half unit, with Puczka and Colombo combining in attack and Doumbia anchoring midfield, generated sustained pressure that Trento's unchanged XI could not withstand. The flurry of changes is typical of pre-season friendlies, but the result was a clear tactical win for De Rossi's second group.

Key Performers

David Puczka — Man of the match. The Austrian, who joined Genoa from Juventus's youth system, scored the winner with a well-struck free-kick and caused problems all half from the left flank. His delivery from a 77th-minute cross also nearly set up a third for Colombo.

Lorenzo Colombo — The Italian striker won and converted the equalising penalty and was a constant threat after the interval, also going close with a 54th-minute volley from a Klisys cross.

J. I. Molina — Trento's best player on the day, alert to pounce on the rebound for the opening goal and a threat on the counter throughout the first half.

By the Numbers — Interpreted

Genoa made 12 substitutions across the match, compared to zero for Trento — a reflection of the pre-season fitness gap and squad depth. The hosts' 54% possession (per 365Scores) and five corners suggest territorial dominance, but the first-half xG was minimal: Genoa's only meaningful shot before the break was a central effort from Doumbia easily saved by Barlocco. The second-half turnaround was stark — both goals came from set-piece situations (a penalty and a free-kick), highlighting the value of dead-ball precision in low-rythm pre-season contests.

What It Means

This was Genoa's first of three scheduled friendlies in their Moena training camp (16–26 July). They face a closed-door internal match between Genoa A and Genoa B on 22 July, followed by a test against Serie B side Vicenza on 26 July — both at the same venue at 17:00 local time. For De Rossi, the comeback provides a useful early fitness marker and a glimpse of the second-string XI's cohesion. Trento, preparing for the upcoming Serie C season, will be encouraged by a disciplined first-half display against top-flight opposition.

Verdict

A routine pre-season opening — Genoa's second-half XI looked sharper and more incisive than the first, with Puczka's quality from dead balls the standout takeaway. The scoreline flattered only the outcome, not the process: De Rossi will want more from his first-choice starters in the Vicenza match. For Trento, 70 competitive minutes against a Serie A side is valuable preparation for the Serie C campaign ahead.