Match report

Sampdoria Defeats Spal 2-1 in Coppa Italia Clash

Sampdoria
Sampdoria
2–1
FT
Spal
Spal
Dec 4, 2018

Sampdoria staged a comeback to defeat Spal 2-1 in a thrilling Coppa Italia encounter. Spal took the lead through a Floccari goal in the 34th minute, but Grégoire Defrel equalized just before halftime with an assist from Jankto. D. Kownacki then sealed the win for Sampdoria with another assist from Jankto in the 82nd minute, ensuring their progression in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Sampdoria 2-1 Spal
  • • Spal's S. Floccari scored the opening goal in the 34th minute
  • • Grégoire Defrel equalized for Sampdoria in the 45th minute
  • • D. Kownacki secured the victory for Sampdoria in the 82nd minute
  • • Jankto provided two crucial assists for Sampdoria
  • • T. Cionek and F. Viviani received yellow cards for Spal

Lineups

Sampdoria

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 33 Rafael (G)
  • 24 B. Bereszyński (D)
  • 7 J. Sala (D)
  • 15 O. Colley (D)
  • 25 A. Ferrari (D)
  • 5 R. Saponara (M)
  • 10 D. Praet (M)
  • 14 J. Jankto (M)
  • 4 R. Vieira Nan (M)
  • 92 G. Defrel (F)
  • 99 D. Kownacki (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 G. Rolando
  • 16 K. Linetty
  • 17 G. Caprari
  • 3 J. Andersen
  • 6 A. Ekdal
  • 11 G. Ramírez
  • 18 M. Leverbe
  • 22 Junior Tavares
  • 27 F. Quagliarella
  • 72 V. Belec

Spal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 32 V. Savić (G)
  • 3 J. Djourou (D)
  • 4 T. Cionek (D)
  • 33 F. Costa (M)
  • 14 K. Bonifazi (D)
  • 24 L. Dickmann (D)
  • 25 Everton Luiz (M)
  • 16 M. Valdifiori (M)
  • 8 M. Valoti (M)
  • 10 S. Floccari (F)
  • 43 A. Paloschi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Kurtič
  • 11 G. Moncini
  • 77 F. Viviani
  • 1 A. Gomis
  • 7 M. Antenucci
  • 17 G. Poluzzi
  • 23 F. Vicari
  • 27 Felipe
  • 37 A. Petagna
  • 45 L. Nikolić
  • 93 M. Fares

Timeline

  1. Spal
    34' Spal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Floccari · Assist: L. Dickmann
  2. Sampdoria
    45'+1 Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    Grégoire Defrel · Assist: J. Jankto
  3. Spal
    56' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    T. Cionek
  4. Sampdoria
    70' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Bereszynski · On: G. Rolando
  5. Spal
    71' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Valoti · On: J. Kurtič
  6. Spal
    78' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Floccari · On: G. Moncini
  7. Sampdoria
    82' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kownacki · Assist: J. Jankto
  8. Sampdoria
    84' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Vieira Nan · On: K. Linetty
  9. Spal
    87' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mirko Valdifiori · On: F. Viviani
  10. Spal
    88' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    F. Viviani
  11. Sampdoria
    88' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Saponara · On: G. Caprari

Match Stats

Stat Sampdoria Spal
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 8 2
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 11 4
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grégoire Defrel's goal just before halftime shifted the momentum in Sampdoria's favor, reviving their spirits and allowing them to press for a comeback
  • ▸ D. Kownacki's decisive goal in the 82nd minute sealed Sampdoria's victory, giving them control of the Coppa Italia match and a significant advantage moving forward