A deflected Morten Thorsby effort allowed Genoa to get the better of Parma to secure their first home victory of the season. There was only one point separating these sides going into the second half of the season, both hovering just above the danger zone.
Genoa celebrated guaranteeing their Serie A safety with a thumping victory over Cagliari, as Morten Thorsby, Morten Frendrup and Albert Gudmundsson completed the rout.