On 17 October Roma triumphed over Genoa with a single goal, scored by Santiago Castro in an action that left everyone present speechless. The young Argentine found the target at a crucial moment, in the 50th minute, with a precise strike that also went past top defender Bijlow, guaranteeing the Giallorossi a 1-0 victory at the Olimpico.
The match, which took place in a climate of tension and great expectation for the Roma fans, was dominated by the offensive action of Allegri's team. After a balanced first half, Roma had the chance to cancel out the equalizer within a few minutes, but it was only Castro who turned the opportunity into a goal. His shot, launched from outside the penalty area, surprised the Genoa goal, demonstrating his ability to hit with precision even from unconventional distances.
At the time of the goal, Roma were leading 1‑0, but Genoa tried to react with intensity, but were unable to cancel out the goal. The result placed Roma in a favorable position in the Serie A standings, while Genoa remains in a difficult position. Castro's goal was celebrated with enthusiasm by coach Allegri, who expressed his satisfaction with the young Argentine's performance.
After the match, Roma coach Francesco Allegri said he was "proud" of his team's performance, citing the match against Real Madrid as an example of trust in Castro. Furthermore, the Argentine player expressed his desire to continue playing for Roma, stating that "I always want to be there" and that "I will work hard with Roma". Castro also underlined his determination to improve, recalling that he spent 105 minutes of training waiting for his chance.
With the result obtained, Roma are approaching the middle of the table, while Genoa must reconsider their strategy to recover points. Roma's next fixture will be against a top-class team, where the club hopes to maintain its positive form. Meanwhile, Genoa will face a series of challenges as they try to reverse their position in the league table.