Coppa Italia 2023: Matteo Guendouzi's Goal Helps Lazio Secure 1-0 Win Over Genoa

Matteo Guendouzi who scored for Lazio, has joined the team from Marseille on loan. They could potentially face AS Roma in the quarterfinals of Coppa Italia

Updated on: 6 December 2023 8:10 am

Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi celebrates his goal against Genoa during the Italian Cup football match

Matteo Guendouzi's first goal for Lazio helped the capital team to a 1-0 win over Genoa and into the Italian Cup quarterfinals and a potential derby against city rival Roma. (More Football News)

Guendouzi netted in the fifth minute on Tuesday after Luca Pellegrini won back possession and raced down the left before putting in a low cross for the France midfielder to fire into the far bottom corner.

The 24-year-old Guendouzi joined Lazio on loan from Marseille at the end of August, on transfer deadline day.

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Mateo Retegui came close to leveling for Genoa including with one opportunity that had the Italy forward applauding Lazio defender Mario Gila for his block at point-blank range.

However, Lazio held on for the victory and could next face Roma if Jose Mourinho's team beats Cremonese next month.