Friendly matches: Genoa, Venezia and Lecce victories

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Jul 19, 2026 2:55 PM ET

Genoa, Lecce and Venezia were all in action for pre-season friendly tests today, with the Salentini winning away to Hungarians FC Haladas.

The summer has started for Italian clubs and they are warming up with a series of test matches.

Lecce, Venezia and Genoa in action

ITALY – FEBRUARY 7: Lorenzo Colombo of Genoa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 7, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Lecce had the most difficult challenge, travelling to Szombathely to face the local Hungarian side and emerging with a 1-0 victory.

It was decided by the first goal of pre-season from 19-year-old Hjalte Laerke.

Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa were in action against Trento, and had initially gone behind when Molina turned in the rebound from a Mehic corner that came off the woodwork.

However, Lorenzo Colombo converted a penalty before David Puczka turned the game around for a 2-1 victory.

Venezia just earned promotion to Serie A and they beat local side Dolomiti Bellunesi 4-2 in today’s match.

Matteo Dagasso’s free kick, a Bartol Franjic header, captain Gianluca Busio strike from distance and a goal from new signing Albion Rrahmani secured it for the Lagunari.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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