Almqvist off bench seals Parma win over Genoa

Pontus Almqvist came off the bench to give Parma a potentially huge victory in the relegation dogfight.

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What happened. Parma beat Genoa 2-1 at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, with Pontus Almqvist coming off the bench to score the decisive goal. David Romero had given Parma the lead before Lorenzo Colombo set up Milutin Osmajic to equalise for Genoa.

• Almqvist's first goal of the season sealed Parma's first victory.
• Genoa remain stranded on one point after five rounds.
• Both sides had just one point after four rounds before this match.

The win lifts Parma in the relegation battle, while Genoa remain on one point.

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