Match report
Sampdoria Defeats Pescara 4-1 in Serie B Clash
Sampdoria
4–1
FT
Pescara
Oct 5, 2025
Sampdoria outclassed Pescara, securing a convincing 4-1 victory in their Serie B clash. The match saw significant turning points including goals from M. Coda, S. Pafundi, Fabio Depaoli, and N. Ioannou for Sampdoria. Despite an early goal by Andrea Oliveri for Pescara, the home team managed to dominate with a strong second half performance.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sampdoria 4–1 Pescara
- • Goals: M. Coda (penalty), S. Pafundi, Fabio Depaoli, N. Ioannou for Sampdoria; Andrea Oliveri for Pescara
- • Card Details: Yellow cards to Stipe Vulikić and Alessandro Pio Riccio of Sampdoria; Red card to Riccardo Brosco (Pescara) for a professional foul last man in stoppage time
Lineups
Sampdoria
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
- 5 A. Riccio (D)
- 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
- 31 S. Vulikic (D)
- 23 F. Depaoli (M)
- 28 O. Abildgaard (M)
- 14 A. Bellemo (M)
- 18 L. Venuti (M)
- 20 S. Pafundi (F)
- 10 L. Cherubini (F)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
Substitutes
- 98 G. Coucke
- 3 A. Coubis
- 21 S. Giordano
- 44 N. Ioannou
- 72 A. Barak
- 80 L. Benedetti
- 33 F. Conti
- 4 J. Ferri
- 16 L. Henderson
- 8 M. Ricci
- 70 V. Narro
- 7 M. Cuni
Pescara
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Desplanches (G)
- 95 G. Corbo (D)
- 13 R. Brosco (D)
- 2 R. Capellini (D)
- 3 G. Letizia (M)
- 8 M. Dagasso (M)
- 6 N. Squizzato (M)
- 33 A. Oliveri (M)
- 27 G. Olzer (F)
- 14 L. Valzania (F)
- 9 A. Di Nardo (F)
Substitutes
- 22 I. Saio
- 16 T. Corazza
- 35 D. Giannini
- 26 A. Gravillon
- 5 J. Brandes
- 20 L. Graziani
- 11 G. Cangiano
- 7 L. Meazzi
- 10 D. Merola
- 17 O. Okwonkwo
- 18 L. Sgarbi
- 31 A. Vinciguerra
Timeline
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6' Pescara subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Olzer · On: D. Merola
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31' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardStipe Vulikić
Foul
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40' Sampdoria Var · Penalty cancelledL. Cherubini
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44' Pescara Goal · Normal GoalAndrea Oliveri · Assist: G. Letizia
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46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: Stipe Vulikić · On: S. Giordano
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56' Sampdoria Goal · PenaltyM. Coda
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59' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardAlessandro Pio Riccio
Foul
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63' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalS. Pafundi · Assist: M. Coda
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65' Pescara subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Letizia · On: T. Corazza
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65' Pescara subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Valzania · On: L. Meazzi
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66' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalFabio Depaoli · Assist: O. Abildgaard
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70' Pescara Card · Yellow CardRiccardo Brosco
Foul
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76' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Cherubini · On: A. Barak
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76' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Pafundi · On: Liam Henderson
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81' Pescara subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Squizzato · On: J. Brandes
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81' Pescara subst · Substitution 5Off: Andrea Oliveri · On: L. Sgarbi
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87' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: N. Ioannou
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87' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Coda · On: M. Cuni
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90'+3 Pescara Card · Red CardRiccardo Brosco
Professional foul last man
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90'+3 Pescara Var · Card upgradeRiccardo Brosco
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90' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalN. Ioannou · Assist: M. Cuni
Match Stats
| Stat | Sampdoria | Pescara |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 6 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 355 | 410 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 280 | 340 |
| Shots Inside Box | 19 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 40': VAR cancels a potential penalty decision against Pescara, which could have shifted the momentum early on.
- ▸ 56' & 63': Sampdoria scores two quick goals through M. Coda's penalty and S. Pafundi’s strike, establishing a crucial lead.