10 matchday stats from Roma’s victory over Genoa

The Giallorossi won their final game of the Serie A campaign in exciting fashion, as they defeated Genoa 3-2 on Sunday afternoon. After falling behind early, Roma answered with goals from Edin Dzeko, Daniele De Rossi and Diego Perotti to clinch second place in Serie A and Champions League qualification.

Here are 10 statistics from the game...

1. Roma took 24 shots to Genoa’s 11, managing seven of those on target.

2. The Giallorossi dominated possession, enjoying 68.8% of the ball during the 90 minutes.

3. As a team, Roma had 657 total passes to Genoa’s 293.

4. The top passing combination on the night was Kostas Manolas and Federico Fazio, completing 34 passes between the two of them.

5. Kostas Manolas completed 93.2% of his passes, the most of any Roma player.

6. Edin Dzeko was the most fouled player on the pitch during the match, winning three free-kicks for the home side.

7. The Giallorossi maintained 85.7% passing accuracy throughout the match.

8. Roma were awarded six corners to Genoa’s two.

9. Edin Dzeko clinched the Capocannoniere title with a goal in the first half, raising his total to 29 Serie A goals this season.

10. Federico Fazio was a rock in defense, winning seven duels, making six recoveries and four clearances in 90 minutes.