Gianluca Busio, the young American midfielder, made his 100th appearance for Venezia on Saturday; marking the occasion with a decisive contribution that lifted his team to their first win of the Serie A season. In a match against Genoa, Busio scored his first goal of the season; leading the Orange-Black-Greens to a much-needed 2-0 victory at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
The game was noteworthy for two reasons. First, it was Venezia’s first victory back in Serie A, and second, it demonstrated Busio’s increasing impact on the squad. Having been with the club since 2021, his role in the club’s promotion from Serie B last season was critical. Thus, his performance on Saturday served as a reminder of his value.
The breakthrough moment for the home side came in the 63rd minute, courtesy of Busio. The goal itself was a combination of skill and a bit of luck. An unexpected strike transformed what seemed like a cross from Busio; the ball curled into the bottom-right corner of the net, leaving Genoa’s goalkeeper, Pierluigi Gollini, helpless. The goal broke the deadlock and gave Venezia the momentum they needed to secure all three points.
Reflecting on the goal, the 22-year-old acknowledged that it might not have been his most intentional strike but was happy to have made such an impact. “It was meant to be a cross, but sometimes you need a bit of luck in this game. I’m just glad it helped the team get the win”, he said after the match.
Securing first three points in season
While Busio’s goal provided the lead, Venezia ensured their victory with a second goal in the 85th minute. Joel Pohjanpalo, who had earlier missed a penalty, redeemed himself by volleying home a pass from John Yeboah to seal the 2-0 win. This late goal secured Venezia’s first win of the season; it also brought much-needed relief to the team after a difficult start to their Serie A campaign.
Before Saturday’s match, they had endured a challenging run, with just one…
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Publish date : 2024-09-22 23:04:47
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