Match report

Sampdoria Defeats Reggiana 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Sampdoria
Sampdoria
2–1
FT
Reggiana
Reggiana
Dec 27, 2025

Sampdoria managed to secure an important 2-1 victory over Reggiana in their Serie B encounter on December 27th. Despite falling behind early with a goal from M. Portanova for Reggiana, Sampdoria showed resilience and bounced back strongly, thanks to goals from F. Conti and A. Barak, securing all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Reggiana took the lead early with a goal by M. Portanova in the 14th minute.
  • • Sampdoria equalized through F. Conti at the 26-minute mark.
  • • A. Barak scored the winning goal for Sampdoria in the 88th minute.
  • • There were multiple substitutions and yellow cards issued throughout the match.

Lineups

Sampdoria

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
  • 23 F. Depaoli (D)
  • 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
  • 28 O. Abildgaard (D)
  • 18 L. Venuti (D)
  • 21 S. Giordano (D)
  • 20 S. Pafundi (M)
  • 33 F. Conti
  • 16 L. Henderson (M)
  • 10 L. Cherubini (M)
  • 9 M. Coda (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Krastev
  • 30 N. Ravaglia
  • 98 G. Coucke
  • 7 M. Cuni
  • 8 M. Ricci
  • 14 A. Bellemo
  • 25 A. Ferrari
  • 31 S. Vulikic
  • 44 N. Ioannou
  • 70 V. Narro
  • 72 A. Barak
  • 80 L. Benedetti

Reggiana

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Motta (G)
  • 2 A. Papetti (D)
  • 96 G. Magnani (D)
  • 14 D. Quaranta (D)
  • 23 M. Rover (M)
  • 8 Charlys (M)
  • 16 T. Reinhart (M)
  • 3 A. Bozzolan (M)
  • 10 E. Tavsan (F)
  • 90 M. Portanova (F)
  • 9 A. Novakovich (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Seculin
  • 4 P. Rozzio
  • 5 L. Stulac
  • 6 F. Vallarelli
  • 7 M. Marras
  • 11 C. Gondo
  • 17 L. Libutti
  • 31 M. Sampirisi
  • 33 A. Tripaldelli
  • 43 S. Bonetti
  • 44 L. Mendicino
  • 93 M. Lambourde

Timeline

  1. Reggiana
    14' Reggiana Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Portanova · Assist: M. Rover
  2. Sampdoria
    20' Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    Fabio Depaoli

    Foul

  3. Reggiana
    24' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    T. Reinhart

    Foul

  4. Sampdoria
    26' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Conti
  5. Sampdoria
    45'+2 Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hadzikadunic

    Foul

  6. Sampdoria
    45' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Venuti · On: A. Ferrari
  7. Reggiana
    52' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    M. Rover

    Foul

  8. Reggiana
    57' Reggiana subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rover · On: M. Marras
  9. Sampdoria
    60' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Giordano · On: N. Ioannou
  10. Sampdoria
    60' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Cherubini · On: A. Barak
  11. Reggiana
    71' Reggiana subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Tavsan · On: M. Lambourde
  12. Reggiana
    76' Reggiana Card · Yellow Card
    M. Lambourde

    Foul

  13. Reggiana
    78' Reggiana subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Novakovich · On: C. Gondo
  14. Reggiana
    78' Reggiana subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bozzolan · On: L. Libutti
  15. Reggiana
    79' Reggiana subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Reinhart · On: L. Mendicino
  16. Sampdoria
    80' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Pafundi · On: M. Cuni
  17. Sampdoria
    80' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Conti · On: M. Ricci
  18. Sampdoria
    88' Sampdoria Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Barak
  19. Sampdoria
    90'+4 Sampdoria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ferrari

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sampdoria Reggiana
Fouls 19 25
Pass Accuracy 71% 65%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 329 273
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 232 178
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Conti's equalizer at the 26-minute mark was a critical turning point, giving Sampdoria momentum heading into halftime.
  • ▸ A. Barak's goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Sampdoria and effectively ended Reggiana's hopes of an equalizer.