Match report
Sampdoria Defeats Carrarese 3-2 in Thrilling Serie B Clash
Sampdoria
3–2
FT
Carrarese
Dec 7, 2025
Sampdoria secured a vital 3-2 win over Carrarese in a pulsating encounter at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Despite an early setback with F. Abiuso putting Carrarese ahead within two minutes, Sampdoria fought back through goals from M. Coda and Liam Henderson. The visitors managed to level through another Abiuso strike but couldn’t hold on as Coda sealed victory from the penalty spot.
Key Facts
- • Sampdoria 3–2 Carrarese
- • F. Abiuso scored twice for Carrarese (2' and 26')
- • M. Coda netted two goals, including a penalty at 82'
- • Liam Henderson also found the back of the net at 36'
Lineups
Sampdoria
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
- 18 L. Venuti (D)
- 25 A. Ferrari (D)
- 31 S. Vulikic (D)
- 23 F. Depaoli (M)
- 33 F. Conti
- 16 L. Henderson (M)
- 10 L. Cherubini (M)
- 44 N. Ioannou (M)
- 20 S. Pafundi (F)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
Substitutes
- 98 G. Coucke
- 22 A. Krastev
- 30 N. Ravaglia
- 21 S. Giordano
- 17 D. Hadzikadunic
- 5 A. Riccio
- 72 A. Barak
- 80 L. Benedetti
- 4 J. Ferri
- 8 M. Ricci
- 70 V. Narro
- 11 E. Pedrola
Carrarese
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bleve (G)
- 4 J. Illanes (D)
- 6 F. Oliana (D)
- 3 M. Imperiale (D)
- 72 S. Zanon (M)
- 18 N. Schiavi (M)
- 17 E. Zuelli (M)
- 70 L. Hasa (M)
- 11 M. Cicconi (M)
- 32 M. Finotto (F)
- 9 F. Abiuso (F)
Substitutes
- 99 V. Fiorillo
- 37 N. Calabrese
- 26 F. Ruggeri
- 80 F. Accornero
- 13 D. Bouah
- 10 K. Bozhanaj
- 8 F. Melegoni
- 77 G. Parlanti
- 28 F. Di Stefano
- 21 T. Rubino
- 44 N. Sekulov
- 92 E. Torregrossa
Timeline
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?' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardL. Cherubini
Unallowed field entering
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2' Carrarese Goal · Normal GoalF. Abiuso · Assist: M. Finotto
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10' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardLiam Henderson
Foul
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18' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalM. Coda · Assist: S. Pafundi
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26' Carrarese Goal · Normal GoalF. Abiuso · Assist: S. Zanon
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36' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalLiam Henderson · Assist: M. Coda
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38' Carrarese Card · Yellow CardJulián Illanes
Foul
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43' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardA. Ferrari
Foul
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46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ferrari · On: D. Hadzikadunic
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58' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Cherubini · On: L. Benedetti
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59' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Venuti · On: Alessandro Pio Riccio
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65' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Pafundi · On: A. Barak
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65' Carrarese subst · Substitution 1Off: Luis Hasa · On: K. Bozhanaj
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68' Carrarese subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Abiuso · On: E. Torregrossa
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73' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5Off: Liam Henderson · On: M. Ricci
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82' Sampdoria Goal · PenaltyM. Coda
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84' Carrarese subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Oliana · On: D. Bouah
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84' Carrarese subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Zuelli · On: G. Parlanti
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84' Carrarese subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Zanon · On: F. Di Stefano
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87' Carrarese Card · Yellow CardE. Torregrossa
Foul
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90'+3 Sampdoria Var · Red card cancelledL. Benedetti
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90'+8 Carrarese Card · Yellow CardNicolas Schiavi
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Sampdoria | Carrarese |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 76% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 454 | 349 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 2.18 | 0.76 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 266 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sampdoria's quick response with M. Coda’s equalizer in the 18th minute turned the momentum in their favor after Carrarese’s early lead.
- ▸ Carrarese leveled through F. Abiuso again but Sampdoria's determination shone through as they took control, especially with Liam Henderson’s goal and M. Coda’s decisive penalty.