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Genoa CFC has reached the European Masters Cup Semi Finals!

After winning the first leg against Atalanta 2-0 at home, Genoa felt confident that they would get the result they were looking for.

The first half was tight with Genoa holding a 53-47 lead in possession time. In the 53rd, Greco slotted one past the Atalanta keeper, for a 3-0 aggregate lead and the all important away goal.

There would be a little drama however, as Atalanta came back with goals in the 74th and 77th to take a 2-1 lead in the game, but the Genoa defense held. Genoa will face Caen in the Semi Finals while Spanish team Getafe will meet Bordeaux.

In Serie A News....

All the joy of the midweek result was laid to rest on Sunday when Genoa traveled north to face Juventus.

It was a huge game for both teams as Juventus currently trails AC Milan by 7 points in the race for the Scudetto and Genoa is staring at relegation.

The first half went according to form with the Bianconeri controlling the possession 55-45 and in shots 13-0. Juve led 2-0 at the break with goals from Trezeguet and Del Piero.

Lugano entered the game after halftime and a goal by Sculli actually brought Genoa within 1 in the 56th. Genoa had multiple opportunities to equalize as the controlled the possession 60-40 in the second half, but Gigi Buffon was on top of his game and Genoa left Turin in 19th place in the league with 11 games remaining.

After playing Lazio and Atalanta, the next three matches will go a long way in determining whether or not Genoa will be relegated as they will face Bologna, Reggina, and Lecce.

Fans and coaches continue to be impressed with the development of the young 17 year old AMF Michelino Lugano. His pace and presence as a sub in the recent matches has been very noticeable. So noticeable that he will get his first start of the campaign against Lazio in the next match.
Remaining Serie A schedule

at Lazio
Atalanta
at Bologna
Reggina
at Lecce
AS Roma
at Siena
Napoli
Cagliari
at Palermo
at Sampdoria