Copa Italia: Dybala Sends Roma Through Genoa Into Last 16

Argentine forward Paulo Dybala secured AS Roma a 1-0 win over Genoa in the Coppa Italia last 16 on Thursday.

Jose Mourinho's side are on course to win the competition for the 10th time.

Substitute Dybala put Roma ahead in the 64th minute, the former Juventus man sent 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.

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