Match report
Virtus Entella Defeats Sampdoria 3-1 in Serie B
Virtus Entella
3–1
FT
Sampdoria
Oct 17, 2025
Virtus Entella stunned Sampdoria in their Serie B clash by securing a convincing 3-1 victory. Goals from A. Debenedetti, A. Franzoni, and Andrea Tiritiello propelled the home team to an impressive win over their more fancied opponents.
Key Facts
- • Virtus Entella scored three goals: 32nd minute (A. Debenedetti), 39th minute (Penalty by A. Franzoni), and 83rd minute (Andrea Tiritiello).
- • Sampdoria's only goal came in the 81st minute from M. Coda.
- • T. Fumagalli provided two assists for Virtus Entella.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Sampdoria replacing five players and Virtus Entella making four changes.
Lineups
Virtus Entella
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 S. Colombi (G)
- 23 L. Parodi (D)
- 6 A. Tiritiello (D)
- 15 I. Marconi (D)
- 4 M. Nichetti (M)
- 94 F. Mezzoni (M)
- 8 N. Karic (M)
- 24 A. Franzoni (M)
- 26 S. Di Mario (M)
- 19 A. Debenedetti (F)
- 20 T. Fumagalli (F)
Substitutes
- 22 F. Del Frate
- 99 O. Siaulys
- 2 L. Palomba
- 5 J. Lipani
- 7 D. Bariti
- 21 F. Russo
- 27 M. Dalla Vecchia
- 42 L. Moretti
- 45 D. Ankeye
- 77 A. Boccadamo
- 81 A. Bottaro
- 90 D. Portanova
Sampdoria
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Ghidotti (G)
- 5 A. Riccio (D)
- 17 D. Hadzikadunic (D)
- 21 S. Giordano (D)
- 23 F. Depaoli (M)
- 14 A. Bellemo (M)
- 28 O. Abildgaard (M)
- 18 L. Venuti (M)
- 10 L. Cherubini (F)
- 16 L. Henderson (F)
- 9 M. Coda (F)
Substitutes
- 30 N. Ravaglia
- 3 A. Coubis
- 4 J. Ferri
- 7 M. Cuni
- 8 M. Ricci
- 25 A. Ferrari
- 31 S. Vulikic
- 33 F. Conti
- 44 N. Ioannou
- 70 V. Narro
- 72 A. Barak
- 80 L. Benedetti
Timeline
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32' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal GoalA. Debenedetti · Assist: T. Fumagalli
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39' Virtus Entella Goal · PenaltyA. Franzoni
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46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Cherubini · On: M. Cuni
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46' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 2Off: Liam Henderson · On: A. Barak
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48' Sampdoria Card · Yellow CardO. Abildgaard
Foul
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53' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Venuti · On: N. Ioannou
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64' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Karic · On: M. Dalla Vecchia
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70' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardMarco Nichetti
Foul
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72' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Abildgaard · On: M. Ricci
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74' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardA. Debenedetti
Simulation
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76' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Debenedetti · On: F. Russo
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81' Sampdoria Goal · Normal GoalM. Coda
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83' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal GoalAndrea Tiritiello · Assist: T. Fumagalli
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87' Sampdoria subst · Substitution 5Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: V. Narro
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89' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Fumagalli · On: J. Lipani
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89' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Franzoni · On: D. Bariti
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89' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Di Mario · On: A. Boccadamo
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90'+2 Virtus Entella Card · Yellow CardM. Dalla Vecchia
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Virtus Entella | Sampdoria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 78% |
| Offsides | 3 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corners | 12 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 249 | 370 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 168 | 288 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Virtus Entella took the lead early on through A. Debenedetti’s goal in the 32nd minute followed by a penalty conversion from A. Franzoni, putting them firmly in control of the match.
- ▸ Despite Sampdoria's late goal in the 81st minute from M. Coda, Virtus Entella held strong and scored again through Andrea Tiritiello to secure their victory.