Genoa secured their second win of the season with a 1-0 victory over Sudtirol in the Coppa Italia round of 32, securing a spot in the round of 16 where they will face Inter. At the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa showed off their experience and superior league standing against the Bolzano side, who suffered their first defeat of the season after an excellent start in Serie B. Despite a large rotation by coach De Rossi, former Roma player Baldanzi was retained as a starter and was among the most active in the first half, which ended goalless thanks in part to a fine save by goalkeeper Plizzari.