Match report

Spezia Draws with Sampdoria 1-1 in Coppa Italia Clash

Spezia
Spezia
1–1
PEN
Sampdoria
Sampdoria
Aug 18, 2025

Spezia held off Sampdoria to secure a 1-1 draw in the Coppa Italia clash, with both teams fighting hard for victory. The match saw early yellow cards for Sampdoria's J. Ferri and L. Benedetti, followed by goals from Liam Henderson (Sampdoria) and G. Artistico (Spezia). Multiple substitutions on both sides didn't alter the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Liam Henderson scored for Sampdoria at minute 34.
  • • G. Artistico equalized for Spezia in the 36th minute.
  • • Sampdoria received two yellow cards early on, both for fouls committed by J. Ferri and L. Benedetti.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, notably Spezia bringing on A. Cistana and E. Soleri.
  • • A goal from Fabio Depaoli was controversially cancelled by VAR in the 90th minute.

Lineups

Spezia

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Mascardi (G)
  • 2 P. Wisniewski (D)
  • 15 A. Cistana (D)
  • 37 A. Mateju (D)
  • 5 S. Esposito (M)
  • 23 A. Candela (M)
  • 8 A. Nagy (M)
  • 36 P. Candelari (M)
  • 31 G. Aurelio (M)
  • 9 G. Artistico (F)
  • 20 G. Di Serio (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 M. Leonardo
  • 45 G. M. Crespi
  • 21 A. Insignito
  • 24 A. Bertoncini
  • 26 M. Onofri
  • 55 P. Hristov
  • 65 S. Giorgeschi
  • 14 S. Zurkowski
  • 30 G. Corradini
  • 34 C. Comotto
  • 77 E. Lorenzelli
  • 80 R. Kouda
  • 82 H. Djankpata
  • 27 E. Soleri

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
  • 5 A. Riccio (D)
  • 25 A. Ferrari (D)
  • 31 S. Vulikic (D)
  • 23 F. Depaoli (M)
  • 4 J. Ferri (M)
  • 14 A. Bellemo (M)
  • 80 L. Benedetti (M)
  • 24 N. Sekulov (F)
  • 16 L. Henderson (F)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 E. Tantalocchi
  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 39 L. Malanca
  • 44 N. Ioannou
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 19 S. Girelli
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 34 T. Casalino
  • 7 M. Cuni
  • 11 E. Pedrola
  • 70 V. Narro

Timeline

  1. Sampdoria
    6' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ferri

    Foul

  2. Sampdoria
    14' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    L. Benedetti

    Foul

  3. Sampdoria
    34' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    Liam Henderson · Assist: M. Coda
  4. Spezia
    36' Spezia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Artistico · Assist: A. Candela
  5. Sampdoria
    46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Sekulov · On: M. Cuni
  6. Spezia
    62' Spezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cistana · On: Petko Hristov
  7. Sampdoria
    63' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Benedetti · On: E. Pedrola
  8. Sampdoria
    64' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ferri · On: F. Conti
  9. Spezia
    77' Spezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Artistico · On: E. Soleri
  10. Spezia
    78' Spezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: C. Comotto
  11. Sampdoria
    85' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Francesco Conti

    Foul

  12. Sampdoria
    86' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Stipe Vulikić · On: N. Ioannou
  13. Sampdoria
    86' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Coda · On: V. Narro
  14. Sampdoria
    90'+9 Sampdoria Var · Goal cancelled
    Fabio Depaoli

Match Stats

Stat Spezia Sampdoria
Fouls 18 21
Pass Accuracy 78% 74%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 4
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 309 307
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 240 227
Shots Inside Box 6 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sampdoria took an early lead through Liam Henderson's goal, but Spezia quickly equalized with G. Artistico’s response within two minutes.
  • ▸ The cancellation of Fabio Depaoli’s late goal by VAR kept the match tied and ensured a 1-1 draw.