Commentary:
90+8' Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+8' Sampdoria with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+8' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+8' Today's attendance is 19983.
90+8' Ball possession: Genoa: 53%, Sampdoria: 47%.
90+8' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7' Francesco Caputo hand-balls.
90+7' The game is restarted.
90+5' Ball possession: Genoa: 53%, Sampdoria: 47%.
90+5' The referee shows Julian Chabot the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+5' The game is on hold due to fireworks on the pitch.
90+5' Dangerous challenge by Yayah Kallon from Genoa. Julian Chabot on the receiving end of that.
90+4' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria is ruled offside.
90+4' Could be a good chance here as Valerio Verre from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+4' Goal kick for Genoa.
90+4' Antonio Candreva is leaving the field to be replaced by Kristoffer Askildsen in a tactical substitution.
90+3' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+3' Valerio Verre sees his shot deflected off target
90+3' Valerio Verre from Sampdoria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+2' Julian Chabot relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Domenico Criscito puts in a cross...
90+2' Genoa are trying to create something here.
90+2' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Antonio Candreva tests Salvatore Sirigu with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Genoa: 52%, Sampdoria: 48%.
90' After a tactical foul, Stefano Sturaro sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90' The ref blows his whistle. Stefano Sturaro charged Valerio Verre from behind and it's a free-kick
90' Sampdoria start a counter attack.
90' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Manolo Portanova puts in a cross...
90' Milan Badelj from Genoa tries to play a 1-2 with Goran Pandev, but the ball is intercepted.
90' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Domenico Criscito puts in a cross...
90' Genoa are trying to create something here.
89' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
89' The game is restarted.
89' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
87' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Domenico Criscito swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Radu Dragusin from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mattia Destro
87' Safe hands from Salvatore Sirigu as he comes out and claims the ball
86' Tommaso Augello puts in a cross...
86' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Manolo Portanova relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' A player from Sampdoria takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
86' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Genoa: 52%, Sampdoria: 48%.
85' Zinho Vanheusden is leaving the field to be replaced by Yayah Kallon in a tactical substitution.
84' Paolo Ghiglione is booked for diving.
84' NO PENALTY! The ref believes Paolo Ghiglione dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
84' POST! A header by Stefano Sturaro hits the post!
84' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
84' Julian Chabot clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
84' Domenico Criscito swings in a cross from the free kick.
84' A player from Sampdoria pushes Goran Pandev and gives away a free-kick.
83' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
83' Close! Zinho Vanheusden with a great hit from long range that bounces off the post!
83' A shot by Stefano Sturaro is blocked.
83' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Domenico Criscito puts in a cross...
82' Goran Pandev from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Manolo Portanova of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
81' Genoa are trying to create something here.
81' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' Salvatore Sirigu relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
80' Zinho Vanheusden puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Genoa: 52%, Sampdoria: 48%.
79' POST! So nearly a goal by Antonio Candreva but his finish hits the post!
79' Could be a good chance here as Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
79' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
79' Manolo Portanova from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but Emil Audero comes out to smother the ball.
79' Manolo Portanova of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
78' Andrea Cambiaso provided the assist for the goal.
78' G O O O A A A L - Mattia Destro from Genoa heads the ball home!78' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
77' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Genoa are trying to create something here.
77' Genoa are in control of the ball.
76' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Morten Thorsby is leaving the field to be replaced by Julian Chabot in a tactical substitution.
75' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Genoa: 53%, Sampdoria: 47%.
75' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
75' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Stefano Sturaro from Genoa trips Maya Yoshida
73' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
73' Hernani is leaving the field to be replaced by Manolo Portanova in a tactical substitution.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Stefano Sturaro from Genoa trips Tommaso Augello
72' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
72' Stefano Sturaro from Genoa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
72' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
72' Adrien Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Domenico Criscito from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
72' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
72' Hernani of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Genoa are in control of the ball.
71' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria is ruled offside.
70' Ball possession: Genoa: 52%, Sampdoria: 48%.
69' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Sampdoria stands.
69' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
68' Bartosz Bereszynski is leaving the field to be replaced by Radu Dragusin in a tactical substitution.
68' Manolo Gabbiadini is leaving the field to be replaced by Valerio Verre in a tactical substitution.
67' OWN GOAL - Zinho Vanheusden sends the ball into his own net!67' A shot by Manolo Gabbiadini is blocked.
67' Francesco Caputo of Sampdoria passes the ball to a team mate.
67' Could be a good chance here as Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
66' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
66' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
65' A shot by Mattia Destro is blocked.
65' Goran Pandev of Genoa passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Goran Pandev from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
65' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Genoa: 51%, Sampdoria: 49%.
65' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
64' Hernani from Genoa heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
64' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
64' Goran Pandev sees his shot deflected off target
64' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa sends a deflected cross into the box.
63' Maya Yoshida is penalised for pushing Mattia Destro.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Albin Ekdal from Sampdoria trips Domenico Criscito
63' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' The game is restarted.
62' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
61' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Genoa are trying to create something here.
60' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: Genoa: 50%, Sampdoria: 50%.
60' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Tommaso Augello relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' A player from Genoa takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
58' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria is ruled offside.
57' Milan Badelj goes for glory from long range but the keeper is equal to his shot and saves it!
57' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the right.
56' Caleb Ekuban is leaving the field to be replaced by Mattia Destro in a tactical substitution.
56' Andrea Masiello is leaving the field to be replaced by Johan Vasquez in a tactical substitution.
56' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
56' Could be a good chance here as Stefano Sturaro from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
56' Tommaso Augello relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Domenico Criscito swings in a cross from the free kick.
55' Maya Yoshida from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Goran Pandev
55' The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Silva from Sampdoria trips Domenico Criscito
55' Ball possession: Genoa: 49%, Sampdoria: 51%.
54' Zinho Vanheusden is penalised for pushing Morten Thorsby.
54' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Paolo Ghiglione puts in a cross...
52' Genoa are trying to create something here.
52' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Genoa are in control of the ball.
51' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Genoa: 48%, Sampdoria: 52%.
49' G O O O A A A L - Francesco Caputo reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the right!49' Antonio Candreva releases a shot, it's parried by Salvatore Sirigu but he can't hold onto it...
49' Could be a good chance here as Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
49' Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
49' Sampdoria are trying to create something here.
49' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Paolo Ghiglione puts in a cross...
49' Genoa are trying to create something here.
49' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
48' How did he miss that? Hernani has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
48' Stefano Sturaro puts in a cross...
48' Stefano Sturaro from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
47' That's a great ball by Maya Yoshida from Sampdoria. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
47' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Stefano Sturaro from Genoa trips Morten Thorsby
46' Albin Ekdal is penalised for pushing Hernani.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by Sampdoria gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Genoa: 48%, Sampdoria: 52%.
45+3' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+2' Maya Yoshida swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+2' Domenico Criscito is penalised for pushing Manolo Gabbiadini.
45+2' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Hernani is penalised for pushing Albin Ekdal.
45+1' Goal kick for Genoa.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Francesco Caputo from Sampdoria sends an effort wide of target
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+1' Domenico Criscito could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
45' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Genoa: 47%, Sampdoria: 53%.
44' Albin Ekdal is penalised for pushing Hernani.
44' Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
43' Stefano Sturaro is penalised for pushing Tommaso Augello.
43' Safe hands from Emil Audero as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Domenico Criscito puts in a cross...
43' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
42' Tommaso Augello clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Albin Ekdal relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Paolo Ghiglione swings in a cross from the free kick.
42' Francesco Caputo is penalised for pushing Milan Badelj.
41' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Genoa are in control of the ball.
40' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Goran Pandev from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Ball possession: Genoa: 47%, Sampdoria: 53%.
40' Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Stefano Sturaro
39' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Tommaso Augello from Sampdoria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa trips Tommaso Augello
38' The referee signals a free kick as Adrien Silva from Sampdoria trips Milan Badelj
37' Goran Pandev from Genoa directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Milan Badelj from Genoa trips Adrien Silva
36' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
36' Zinho Vanheusden from Genoa tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Domenico Criscito swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' Ball possession: Genoa: 46%, Sampdoria: 54%.
34' The referee is not having the complaints from Morten Thorsby who is given a yellow card for dissent
34' The referee signals a free kick as Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria trips Zinho Vanheusden
33' Morten Thorsby sends a header towards goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
33' Bartosz Bereszynski puts in a cross...
33' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Hernani puts in a cross...
32' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Adrien Silva comes back onto the field.
32' Omar Colley relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Paolo Ghiglione puts in a cross...
32' The match resumes with a drop ball.
31' Adrien Silva is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Adrien Silva is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Ball possession: Genoa: 46%, Sampdoria: 54%.
30' Genoa are trying to create something here.
29' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
29' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
29' A chance presents itself to Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria but his header goes wide
28' Bartosz Bereszynski puts in a cross...
28' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
28' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Genoa are in control of the ball.
27' A shot by Tommaso Augello is blocked.
27' Milan Badelj relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Tommaso Augello puts in a cross...
26' Domenico Criscito relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
26' Milan Badelj relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
26' Zinho Vanheusden relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the right.
26' Bartosz Bereszynski from Sampdoria tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
25' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Genoa: 49%, Sampdoria: 51%.
25' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Genoa are in control of the ball.
24' Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria concedes a foul on Milan Badelj but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
24' Goal kick for Sampdoria.
23' Domenico Criscito from Genoa tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
23' Domenico Criscito from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Genoa are trying to create something here.
23' Dangerous challenge by Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria. Andrea Masiello on the receiving end of that.
22' Tommaso Augello from Sampdoria goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Paolo Ghiglione
22' Genoa take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
22' A chance presents itself to Morten Thorsby from Sampdoria but his header goes wide
22' Poor play by Milan Badelj as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
22' Manolo Gabbiadini puts in a cross...
22' Could be a good chance here as Zinho Vanheusden from Genoa cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
22' Zinho Vanheusden relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' A player from Sampdoria takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
21' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
20' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Genoa: 47%, Sampdoria: 53%.
20' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
20' Stefano Sturaro from Genoa concedes a foul on Albin Ekdal but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
19' Genoa are trying to create something here.
19' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
18' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa takes a short corner kick from the left.
18' Omar Colley clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
18' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
18' Sampdoria plays a short goal kick.
17' Hernani from Genoa crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
17' Bartosz Bereszynski relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
17' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
17' Andrea Cambiaso from Genoa tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
16' Genoa are trying to create something here.
16' Genoa take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Manolo Gabbiadini relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Paolo Ghiglione from Genoa swings in the corner from the left.
15' Hernani from Genoa sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Hernani from Genoa takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
15' Ball possession: Genoa: 49%, Sampdoria: 51%.
15' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
12' Dangerous challenge by Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria. Stefano Sturaro on the receiving end of that.
11' Domenico Criscito is penalised for pushing Manolo Gabbiadini.
11' Genoa are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Genoa: 37%, Sampdoria: 63%.
10' Paolo Ghiglione is penalised for pushing Albin Ekdal.
9' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' The referee signals a free kick as Albin Ekdal from Sampdoria trips Goran Pandev
7' Antonio Candreva provided the assist for the goal.
7' G O O O A A A L - Manolo Gabbiadini from Sampdoria heads the ball home!7' Antonio Candreva puts in a cross...
7' Andrea Masiello relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Antonio Candreva from Sampdoria swings in the corner from the right.
7' Adrien Silva sees his shot deflected off target
7' Bartosz Bereszynski puts in a cross...
7' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Sampdoria take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Sampdoria are in control of the ball.
5' Hernani goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
5' Maya Yoshida relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Andrea Cambiaso puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Genoa: 18%, Sampdoria: 82%.
4' Genoa plays a short goal kick.
4' Stefano Sturaro comes back onto the field.
4' A shot by Adrien Silva is blocked.
3' Andrea Masiello relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Antonio Candreva swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' The game is restarted.
2' Stefano Sturaro is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
2' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
1' The referee signals a free kick as Andrea Masiello from Genoa trips Manolo Gabbiadini
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Sampdoria kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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