Match report

Mantova Stuns Sampdoria with 1-0 Victory in Serie B

Sampdoria
Sampdoria
0–1
FT
Mantova
Mantova
Nov 2, 2025

Mantova stunned the more fancied Sampdoria with an unlikely 1-0 victory in their recent Serie B clash, securing all three points despite a barrage of challenges from the visitors. The winning goal came late through F. Ruocco's effort, which was assisted by Nicolò Radaelli. This result marks a significant step forward for Mantova in their pursuit within Serie B.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sampdoria 0-1 Mantova
  • • Goal: F. Ruocco (Mantova) at minute 87
  • • Yellow Cards: Liam Henderson (Sampdoria), N. Ioannou (Sampdoria)
  • • Substitutions for Sampdoria: L. Benedetti, L. Venuti, A. Bellemo, Stipe Vulikić
  • • Penalty Cancelled via VAR in final minute

Lineups

Sampdoria

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
  • 5 A. Riccio (D)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 21 S. Giordano (D)
  • 10 L. Cherubini (M)
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 8 M. Ricci (M)
  • 72 A. Barak (M)
  • 44 N. Ioannou (M)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)
  • 7 M. Cuni (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Krastev
  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 3 A. Coubis
  • 14 A. Bellemo
  • 18 L. Venuti
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 70 V. Narro
  • 77 L. Malagrida
  • 80 L. Benedetti

Mantova

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Festa (G)
  • 17 N. Radaelli (D)
  • 27 A. Castellini (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 36 F. Paoletti (M)
  • 8 F. Artioli (M)
  • 14 F. Galuppini (M)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 19 F. Ruocco (M)
  • 9 L. Mancuso (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 L. Andrenacci
  • 4 S. Mullen
  • 7 D. Mensah
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 11 A. Fiori
  • 18 C. Falletti
  • 20 G. Fedel
  • 23 T. Marras
  • 28 M. Caprini
  • 53 T. Pittino
  • 96 T. Maggioni
  • 99 N. Bonfanti

Timeline

  1. Sampdoria
    1' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Liam Henderson

    Foul

  2. Sampdoria
    53' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Liam Henderson · On: L. Benedetti
  3. Mantova
    62' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Mensah
  4. Mantova
    62' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cristiano Bani · On: T. Maggioni
  5. Sampdoria
    70' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ioannou

    Foul

  6. Sampdoria
    70' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Ioannou · On: L. Venuti
  7. Sampdoria
    77' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ricci · On: A. Bellemo
  8. Sampdoria
    77' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Hadzikadunic · On: Stipe Vulikić
  9. Mantova
    79' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Paoletti · On: C. Falletti
  10. Mantova
    79' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Galuppini · On: T. Marras
  11. Mantova
    87' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruocco · Assist: Nicolò Radaelli
  12. Mantova
    89' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Artioli · On: D. Wieser
  13. Mantova
    90'+2 Mantova Var · Penalty cancelled
    S. Trimboli

Match Stats

Stat Sampdoria Mantova
Fouls 18 12
Pass Accuracy 79% 83%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 8
Corners 11 6
Total Passes 326 428
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 258 356
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained scoreless until the 87th minute when F. Ruocco broke through for Mantova, capitalizing on a precise assist from Nicolò Radaelli.
  • ▸ Sampdoria's chances were hampered by two yellow cards and multiple substitutions, which disrupted their rhythm and offensive flow.