Sampdoria-Salernitana 1-0, Granata flop at “Marassi”: Meulensteen decisive

Nothing to do for Salernitana who in the direct clash for salvation at “Marassi” falls against Sampdoria 1-0. A goal scored by Meulensteen was decisive in the first half. Now for the granata the last chance to try to save the category is in Tuesday's match at Cittadella's home.

8.35pm – Kick-off, Salernitana has beaten .

2′ – The Granata start off strong, besieging the Sampdoria area with Verde finishing the move by shooting high.

3′ – Cross from Depaoli for Niang who attempts a backheel in the area which, however, does not cause any problems for the Salernitana defence.

8′ – Borini makes space on the left and crosses into the centre of the area, but Corazza is ready to clear the danger.

18′ – Sampdoria dangerous with a double shot: the first is blocked by Corazza who makes up for his mistake coming out and Sibilli shoots high.

26′ – Sampdoria show up again in attack with a shot from outside the area by Borini that ends up high without worrying Christensen .

34′ – Niang ’s flash sees Christensen out of the goal and unleashes a first-time shot that hits the crossbar.

36′ – First substitution for Sampdoria : Borini leaves (injury) and Oudin comes on.

44′ – Oudin dribbles past Ferrari and unleashes a sure-fire shot that only Lochoshvili manages to deflect into the corner. From the corner Altare heads in a miracle from Christensen who manages to save with the help of the post.

45′ – GOAL FOR SAMPDORIA. The home team takes the lead with Meulensteen who is ready in the center of the area, following a corner kick, to beat Christensen.

45′ – Three minutes of added time.

9.24pm – The first half ends with Sampdoria leading 1-0.

At half time, first substitution for Salernitana: Hrustic comes on and Zuccon goes off.

9.46pm – The second half begins, Sampdoria wins.

46′ – Sampdoria immediately dangerous with a shot from Vieira from outside the area that ends wide.

47′ – Cerri booked.

59′ – Cross from Corazza for Cerri who doesn’t hit the header well and goes wide.

60′ – Second substitution for Salernitana: Cerri leaves and Simy enters.

69′ – Salernitana presses but fails to find the right shot for the equaliser.

70′ – Verde crosses for Simy ’s head, but Cragno comes out with a safe catch.

71′ – Third substitution for Salernitana: Ghiglione leaves and Stojanovic enters.

72′ – Meulensteen is booked.

75′ – Cross from Corazza with the ball reaching Stojanovic who however shoots on the fly but doesn’t hit the target.

76′ – Second substitution for Sampdoria: Meulensteen exits and Benedetti enters.

79′ – Cragno booked.

80′ – Double substitution for Sampdoria: De Paoli and Sibilli go off, Venuti and Bellomo come on.

81′ – Double substitution for Salernitana: Verde and Soriano go out, Raimondo and Tongya come in.

81′ – Benedetti booked.

82′ – Raimondo, who has just entered the game, collects a ball in the centre of the area and kicks it first time but his shot is blocked by the Blucerchiati defence.

88′ – Amatucci lets loose a shot that is sure to go, but Riccio sacrifices himself and clears it on the line.

90′ – If recovery time.

93′ – Lochoshvili tries from outside the area with a shot that just misses the post.

94′ – Ferrari crunches the shot from just inside the area and allows Cragno to block it easily.

96′ – Niang cautioned.

96′ – Simy collects a rebound from the Doria defence at the edge of the area and unleashes a shot that is however deflected into a corner.

10.38pm – It’s over, Salernitana falls 1-0 at “Marassi” against Sampdoria.

Sampdoria (3-4-2-1): Cragno; Riccio, Ferrari, Altare; Beruatto, Vieira, Meulensteen (31′ st Benedetti), Depaoli (35′ st Venuti); Sibilli (35′ st Bellomo), Borini (36′ pt Oudin); Niang. On the bench: Ghidotti, Chiorra, Bereszynski, Curto, Ioannou, Akinsanmiro, Ricci, Abiuso, Coda, Sekulov. Coach: Evani

Salernitana (3-4-2-1): Christensen; Ruggeri, Ferrari, Lochoshvili; Soriano (36′ st Tongya), Verde (36′ st Raimondo); Cerri (15′ st Simy). On the bench: Corriere, Sepe, Bronn, Gentile, Guasone, Jaroszynski, Njoh, Caligara, Girelli, Reine-Adelaide, Tello. Coach: Marino

Referee: Antonio Rapuano of the Rimini section (assistants: Rossi-Bahri. IV Official: Gauzolino. Var: Mazzoleni. Avar: Longo)

Goal: 45′ pt Meulensteen

Notes – Booked: Cerri (SAL), Meulensteen (SAM), Niang (SAM). Recovery time: 3′ first half, 6′ second half