Chaos at Stadio Arechi: Sampdoria Triumphant Amidst Relegation Drama
The Serie B relegation playoff match between Salernitana and Sampdoria was abandoned after home fans disrupted the game. Sampdoria, leading 2-0, are likely to be awarded a 3-0 win, averting relegation. Previously relegated due to Brescia's eight-point penalty, Sampdoria had their fate reversed.
Chaos erupted at the Stadio Arechi during the highly anticipated second leg of the Serie B relegation playoff between Salernitana and Sampdoria. The match was abandoned when Salernitana fans disrupted proceedings by throwing smoke bombs and seats onto the pitch, forcing a halt to the game.
Sampdoria, who were leading 2-0 at the time of the interruption, are likely to be awarded a 3-0 win. This outcome would secure a 5-0 aggregate victory, ensuring their stay in Serie B and averting what appeared to be an inevitable descent into the third tier of Italian football.
Adding to Salernitana's woes was a bout of food poisoning that postponed the second leg following Sampdoria's initial 2-0 home win. Despite facing relegation themselves due to Brescia's eight-point penalty, Sampdoria's fate took a dramatic turn, allowing them a chance for redemption.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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