Dybala edges Roma past Genoa in Coppa Italia

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– A second-half strike by forward Paulo Dybala secured AS Roma a 1-0 win over Genoa in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Thursday and kept the capital club on course to win the competition for the 10th time.

– Substitute Dybala put Roma ahead in the 64th minute, the Argentina international sending a powerful shot from a tight angle inside the far post after replacing midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini at halftime.

– Earlier on Thursday, Fiorentina advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Sampdoria.

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– Serie A leaders Napoli host bottom-placed Cremonese on Tuesday. Atalanta, Lazio and Juventus play their last-16 ties next Thursday.

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