Sampdoria stay up after play-off postponed due to fan unrest
Briefly

Sampdoria will stay in Serie B following a 3-0 win awarded by Serie B's sports judge due to fan disruptions during the second-leg relegation play-off against Salernitana. The match was abandoned in the 65th minute with Sampdoria leading 2-0 and 4-0 overall. Initially relegated to Serie C, they secured a lifeline when Brescia's points deduction allowed them to avoid relegation. Salernitana fans caused chaos resulting in their team's relegation for the second year in a row, alongside sanctions for future matches.
Sampdoria secured their place in Serie B with a 3-0 victory awarded after the second leg of the relegation play-off against Salernitana was abandoned due to crowd trouble.
Salernitana's fans caused mayhem, throwing smoke bombs and seats, prompting the referee to halt the match, and resulting in their team's relegation for the second consecutive year.
Initially relegated to Serie C, Sampdoria were saved from demotion when Brescia was penalized, allowing them to participate in the relegation play-off and ultimately remain in Serie B.
The match was poised at 2-0 for Sampdoria, leading 4-0 on aggregate, until disturbances carried by Salernitana fans forced the decision to declare Sampdoria the winner.
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