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VIDEO: Genoa 'keeper Eugenio Lamanna scores comical own goal in defeat to Juventus

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A collective groan could be heard at Stadio Luigi Ferraris in the 37th minute of Genoa's 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Sunday.

In a moment for which he can't be blamed, 'keeper Eugenio Lamanna tallied the unluckiest of own goals, watching a header from Paul Pogba smash off the crossbar, deflect off his oncoming right leg, and roll into the back of the net.

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Although Pogba missed out on getting his name on the scoreboard in that instance, he went on to convert a penalty in the second half as Juventus finally produced its first Serie A victory of the season.

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