PISA, Italy (Interstat) — Genoa opened its Serie A season with a 2-1 victory over Pisa on Sunday at Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani, overcoming an early deficit.

Pisa defender Simone Canestrelli headed in a 19th-minute opener from Michel Aebischer’s service. Genoa, heavily favored pre-match, leveled before halftime. Substitute Jeff Ekhator finished in the 41st minute following a pass from Antonio Caracciolo.

The decisive goal came from another substitute, Lorenzo Colombo, in the 88th minute. He slotted home after being set up by Leo Østigård, who also received a yellow card. The match featured six total bookings.

The result gives Genoa a winning start to its league campaign, while Pisa begins with a defeat.