Feralpisalò-Sampdoria: highlights and controversy
In the last match of Serie B, Feralpisalò and Sampdoria faced each other in a match full of emotions and controversy.
The match started with a dominance of Sampdoria, who created several chances but failed to score. Feralpisalò defended well and managed to contain the Sampdoria attack.
In the second half, Feralpisalò took the lead thanks to a goal from Simone Guerra. Sampdoria reacted and equalized with a goal from Francesco Caputo.
In the final minutes of the match, Sampdoria was awarded a penalty for a foul on Manolo Gabbiadini. However, the referee changed his mind after reviewing the VAR and the penalty was cancelled.
The decision of the referee sparked controversy, with Sampdoria players and fans protesting vehemently. The match ended 1-1, leaving Sampdoria with a bitter taste in their mouth.
After the match, Sampdoria coach Dejan Stankovic expressed his disappointment with the referee's decision.
“I don't want to comment on the referee's decisions, but I think everyone saw what happened. It's a shame, we deserved to win,” said Stankovic.
Feralpisalò coach Stefano Vecchi was satisfied with the result and praised his players for their performance.
“We played a great match against a strong team. We defended well and we were dangerous on the counterattack. I'm proud of my players,” said Vecchi.
The controversy surrounding the referee's decision has overshadowed the good performance of both teams. It remains to be seen if the referee's decision will have any consequences.