Match report
Sampdoria Defeats Salernitana 1-0 in Serie B
Sampdoria
1–0
FT
Salernitana
May 9, 2025
Sampdoria edged out Salernitana by a narrow margin of 1-0 in their crucial Serie B encounter. The decisive moment came in the first half when M. Meulensteen netted the only goal, setting up a tense affair for the remainder of the game.
Key Facts
- • Sampdoria won 1-0 against Salernitana in Serie B.
- • M. Meulensteen scored the sole goal at minute 45+1, assisted by A. Ferrari.
- • F. Borini was substituted for R. Oudin at minute 37 for Sampdoria.
- • Salernitana made several substitutions: F. Zuccon replaced A. Hrustic at min 46, S. Nwankwo subbed in for A. Cerri at min 60, P. Ghiglione came on for P. Stojanovic at min 72.
- • A. Cerri and M. Meulensteen received yellow cards for Salernitana and Sampdoria respectively.
Lineups
Sampdoria
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 94 A. Cragno (G)
- 26 G. Altare (D)
- 25 A. Ferrari (D)
- 5 A. Riccio (D)
- 23 F. Depaoli (M)
- 4 R. Vieira (M)
- 17 M. Meulensteen (M)
- 21 P. Beruatto (M)
- 33 G. Sibilli (F)
- 16 F. Borini (F)
- 19 M. Niang (F)
Substitutes
- 20 R. Oudin
- 80 L. Benedetti
- 7 A. Bellemo
- 18 L. Venuti
- 44 N. Ioannou
- 22 S. Ghidotti
- 15 E. Akinsanmiro
- 2 M. Curto
- 84 N. Sekulov
- 9 M. Coda
- 90 F. Abiuso
- 8 M. Ricci
Salernitana
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 53 O. Christensen (G)
- 13 F. Ruggeri (D)
- 33 G. Ferrari (D)
- 47 L. Lochoshvili (D)
- 29 P. Ghiglione (M)
- 73 L. Amatucci (M)
- 98 F. Zuccon (M)
- 16 T. Corazza (M)
- 31 D. Verde (F)
- 21 R. Soriano (F)
- 90 A. Cerri (F)
Substitutes
- 8 A. Hrustić
- 9 S. Nwankwo
- 30 P. Stojanović
- 99 A. Raimondo
- 7 F. Tongya
- 70 A. Tello
- 17 L. Njoh
- 55 L. Sepe
- 19 J. Reine-Adélaïde
- 15 D. Bronn
- 18 F. Caligara
- 44 P. Jaroszyński
Timeline
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37' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Borini · On: R. Oudin -
45'+1 Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalM. Meulensteen · Assist: A. Ferrari -
46' Salernitana subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Zuccon · On: A. Hrustic -
47' Salernitana Card · Yellow CardA. CerriArgument
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60' Salernitana subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Cerri · On: S. Nwankwo -
72' Salernitana subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Ghiglione · On: P. Stojanovic -
73' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardM. MeulensteenFoul
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77' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Meulensteen · On: L. Benedetti -
80' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardAlessio CragnoTime wasting
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80' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Sibilli · On: A. Bellemo -
80' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: L. Venuti -
81' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardL. BenedettiTime wasting
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81' Salernitana subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Verde · On: A. Raimondo -
81' Salernitana subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Soriano · On: F. Tongya -
90'+6 Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardM. NiangTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Sampdoria | Salernitana |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 78% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 302 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 0 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 218 | 318 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 5 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early substitution of F. Borini by R. Oudin at minute 37 potentially changed the midfield dynamics, leading to a better performance from Sampdoria.
- ▸ M. Meulensteen's goal in the first half (45+1) was pivotal as it provided Sampdoria with the lead they needed and maintained their momentum for the remainder of the match.