Serie B playoff between Sampdoria and Salernitana suspended due to fireworks, seats thrown on pitch
ROME (AP) — Fireworks and seats thrown onto the pitch prompted a playoff between Sampdoria and Salernitana to stay in Serie B to be suspended midway through the second half.
The incidents involving Salernitana fans occurred after Sampdoria had taken a 2-0 lead Sunday in Salerno, putting it ahead 4-0 on aggregate.
The match will now likely be awarded as a 3-0 victory to Sampdoria according to league disciplinary measures — meaning Sampdoria should remain in Serie B while Salernitana will likely be relegated to Serie C.
Salernitana was in Serie A in 2023-24.
Salernitana and Sampdoria finished 16th and 17th, respectively, in the Serie B standings this season.
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