Genoa pin hopes on Mauricio

<a href="http://cache.images.core.optasports.com/news/soccer/2014/8/7/592089header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://cache.images.core.optasports.com/news/soccer/2014/8/7/592089header.jpg" /></a>Genoa have secured the services of Chile international Mauricio Pinilla from Serie A rivals Cagliari.<br /> <br /> The 30-year-old was part of the national squad that reached the second round of the World Cup in Brazil, before being knocked out on penalties by the hosts.<br /> <br /> Pinilla was almost the hero for his side that day, crashing a shot off the crossbar in extra-time, before missing his spot-kick in the ensuing shootout.<br /> <br /> The forward was also involved in a bust-up with Brazil press officer Rodrigo Paiva during the match, which saw the official banned for three matches.<br /> <br /> Pinilla joined Cagliari from Palermo - initially on loan - in 2012, and scored 22 goals in 63 league appearances during his time at Stadio Is Arenas.<br /> <br /> Genoa announced the news on their official website, while Pinilla took to his Twitter account to declare: "I'm officially a player of @GenoaCFC."

Cagliari football Genoa Serie A soccer Genoa pin hopes on Mauricio

Genoa have secured the services of Chile international Mauricio Pinilla from Serie A rivals Cagliari. The 30-year-old was part of the national squad that reached the second round of the World Cup in Brazil, before being knocked out on penalties by th…

Read more »