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Sampdoria eliminate Genoa in Coppa Italia, face Roma next

Sampdoria eliminate Genoa in Coppa Italia, face Roma next
Sampdoria eliminate Genoa in Coppa Italia, face Roma next

Sampdoria celebrated last night’s derby win over Genoa in the Coppa Italia on penalties.

The Blucerchiati were in fact able to secure a precious and unexpected victory in the Derby della Lanterna and eliminate their city rivals.

Following a tense match which ended 1-1 in regulation time, Samp and Genoa traded blows to make it 2-2 and head into penalties.

With a final score of 6-7 in their favor, Sampdoria were able to advance.

Up next, Sampdoria will face Ivan Juric’s Roma in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.