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Sampdoria secures first victory with 2-1 comeback win over Catanzaro
Sampdoria secured their first victory of the season with a 2-1 comeback win against Catanzaro at the Ferraris stadium. Despite playing with ten men following the dismissal of Abildgaard, the Blucerchiati managed to overturn a deficit caused by a Stefan Gartenmann own goal. Lorenzo Insigne equalized in the 56th minute, and Tjaš Begić secured the win in the 85th minute by capitalizing on a defensive error.
The victory has sparked mixed reactions. While manager Bernardo Corradi praised the players' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, there is growing tension regarding officiating. Discussions have emerged concerning the direct red card issued to Abildgaard, with some observers, including former referee Gianpaolo Calvarese, suggesting the incident might have warranted only a yellow card due to the accidental nature of the contact.
Despite the win, Sampdoria remains in a precarious position in the standings. The club has currently renewed its confidence in manager De Rossi following recent struggles and defensive vulnerabilities.
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Bernardo Corradi · Catanzaro · Ferraris Stadium · Giorgio Gorgone · Gorgone · Lorenzo Insigne · Luigi Ferraris · Salernitana · Sampdoria · Tjas Begic