Spectator Scandal Halts Sampdoria vs Salernitana Relegation Qualifier

Sampdoria and Salernitana made in series B's relegation qualifier for which team gets to play in the league. But the return match was interrupted halfway into the second half after a spectator scandal – and now Sampdoria is awarded the win with 3–0.

» Published: June 23 2025

Spectator Scandal Halts Sampdoria vs Salernitana Relegation Qualifier
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The reason was that fireworks and seats began to be thrown from Salernitana supporters in the stands, after Sampdoria's 2–0 goal.

The goal took Sampdoria to a total lead of 4–0.

But the day after, on Monday, it became clear that the classic team Sampdoria is awarded a 3–0 win in the second meeting as a result of Sunday's scandal. Thus, Sampdoria wins the qualifying match with 5–0, and therefore gets to stay in the second-highest division in Italy.

Salernitana, which played in Serie A in the 2023/2024 season, will in turn play in Serie C next season.

The decisive qualifying match also had to be moved from Friday to Sunday, after several players and coaches in Salernitana needed hospital care due to severe food poisoning.

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