After being dumped out of the Champions League following a 2-0 loss to Manchester City, Roma will now have to try their luck in the Europa League.
Until then, the Giallorossi will now be focusing on their league campaign as they hope to unseat Juventus from their position as the top side in Italy. Following the Bianconeri's 1-1 draw with Sampdoria, the capital club had the opportunity to move to -1 in the league table as the halfway point of the 2014/2015 Serie A season approaches.
Against Genoa, though, a team that has surprised many calcio followers with their good form, Rudi Garcia's men did not have it easy. This is all despite the Grifone having to play with a man down following Mattia Perin's red card.
However, as the game neared the end of the first half, the deadlock was finally broken when veteran defender Maicon floated in a cross that Belgian star Radja Nainggolan connected with and fired home to give the visitors the lead in which would eventually result in a crucial win for the Lupi on the road.
It was not just the midfielder's shot from distance that was impressive, but rather how it was executed that has some viewing it as the best goal of this weekend. Have a look and see for yourself: