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Sampdoria Defeated At Home By Metalist
Sampdoria have a mountain to climb after losing their Round of 32 UEFA Cup tie against Ukrainian side Metalist…
Sampdoria 0-1 Metalist
| Bet: | Returns: | Sampdoria £15.00 | Draw £35.00 | Albinoleffe £70.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sampdoria £15.00 | Draw £35.00 | Albinoleffe £70.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sampdoria £14.44 | Draw £36.00 | Albinoleffe £65.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sampdoria £15.30 | Draw £37.50 | Albinoleffe £70.00 |
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| Bet: | Returns: | Sampdoria £15.20 | Draw £36.00 | Albinoleffe £69.00 |
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Feb 18, 2009 9:21:34 PM
Sampdoria have lost by a single goal, at home to Ukrainian outfit, Metalist, who struck right on half-time through Denys Oliynyk.
Walter Mazzarri’s men knew they had to try and get a lead in the home leg of this encounter, as a trip to the Ukraine is always tough. His 3-5-2 setup, included Marius Stankevicius in defence instead of midfield, and Reto Ziegler wide on the left.
This match marked the first encounter between these two sides, and the first time the team from Genoa had taken on Ukrainian opposition. The guests’ coach Myron Markevich showed no signs of fear however, his 4-5-1 formation was designed to pick up at least an away goal, and maybe more.
First Half
In the early stages, it was all Sampdoria, and particularly Marco Padalino who showed desire to do well. The midfielder was close to being put through by a killer pass on a number of occasions in the first 10 minutes, as the home side’s men made some great runs forward from wide positions.
The Ukrainians managed to test Luca Castellazzi with a tame free kick from striker Jackson Coelho, or ‘Jaja’, which was little more then catching practice for the home side’s keeper. As the 20 minute mark approached, the Blucerchiati had a succession of corners as they upped the pressure, but were not able to create a real goalscoring chance.
Their opponents managed to muster up a great one minutes later however, as Valentyn Sliusar latched on to a cross from the left, but despite the Sampdoria defence having gone to sleep, the striker missed an almost open goal, lifting his shot over the bar, to the relief of the home fans.
Suddenly, Mazzarri’s men were in trouble, and a scramble in the box could have ended badly for them, had not Castellazzi somehow managed to gather the ball. Metalist, having weathered the storm of the home side’s quick start, settled down to slowly pushing their opponents back, making them play deeper and deeper and relay on the long ball.
But Sampdoria were not happy and raced forward towards the end of the first half, Antonio Cassano found his way into the box thanks to some quick footwork and caused panic in the Ukrainian penalty area, but the visitors managed to scramble the ball away.
The half ended with Metalist going forward once again. Wide man Edmar had to be brilliantly closed down by Ziegler, or he would have had a glorious chance right on the whistle. In injury time, things got even worse for Sampdoria, as another cross from the left, where Stankevicius had been having a rough time, thanks to Sliusar, was met by Denys Oliynyk, who made it 1-0 with the last kick of the half.
The away side’s dressing room would certainly have been the happier one during the break even without the lead, but that was a great bonus for them. Mazzarri’s team had conceded that crucial away goal, and now the coach had a lot to get into his short team-talk. His side looked out of ideas and that now had to change and fast.
Second half
Whatever Walter said at half-time, someone was listening, as the Blucerchiati flew out of the gates in the second half and pushed hard for the equaliser, Claudio Bellucci wanted a penalty when he was brought down in the box, but the Romanian referee waved away the protests.
Metalist were lucky not to be reduced to ten men when Vitalie Bordian, who was already booked, seemed to clearly foul Padalino but again the referee said no.
On 57 minutes Metalist could have doubled their lead, but Castellazzi pulled off a superb save off a header from one of his own defenders that was meant to be a back pass. The substitute Paolo San Marco arrived on the scene on the hour, and brought speed and vitality to the home side’s play. Padalino was almost through after a long run down the right, but he got his final touch wrong and the chance was wasted.
On 70 minutes, Olexandr Rykun saw the Blucerchiati goalkeeper off his line, and tried an audacious lob from halfway, but it went over the bar. Mirko Pieri should have done better with a header a little later, but he put it wide, as the Italians became increasingly nervous that they might lose the match.
With 15 minutes left on the clock, Sampdoria threw everything they had at their opponents, but Metalist put ten men behind the ball, understandably content to close down their opponents and run down the clock, not even giving away one clear chance.
The home side tried, but it was not easy to find the necessary room in the Ukrainian half. Stefano Lucchini had the Blucerchiati’s last chance right at the end, but he was closed down and could not find the time to shoot, even though he was in a great position.
Walter Mazzarri’s team travel to the Ukraine next Thursday, and judging from this display, it will be far from easy for them.
Teams
Sampdoria: Castellazzi - Stankevicius, Raggi, Lucchini - Padalino, Dessena, (Sammarco), Palombo, Franceschini, (Pieri), Ziegler, (Marilungo) – Bellucci, Cassano
Metalist: Goryainov- Maidana, Obradovic, Gueye, Bordian - Edmar, Rykun, (Berezovchuk) Sliusar, Valyayev, Oliynyk – Coelho (Devic)
Goals
Oliynyk (Metalist) 47
Simone Finaldi, Goal.com
Walter Mazzarri’s men knew they had to try and get a lead in the home leg of this encounter, as a trip to the Ukraine is always tough. His 3-5-2 setup, included Marius Stankevicius in defence instead of midfield, and Reto Ziegler wide on the left.
This match marked the first encounter between these two sides, and the first time the team from Genoa had taken on Ukrainian opposition. The guests’ coach Myron Markevich showed no signs of fear however, his 4-5-1 formation was designed to pick up at least an away goal, and maybe more.
First Half
In the early stages, it was all Sampdoria, and particularly Marco Padalino who showed desire to do well. The midfielder was close to being put through by a killer pass on a number of occasions in the first 10 minutes, as the home side’s men made some great runs forward from wide positions.
The Ukrainians managed to test Luca Castellazzi with a tame free kick from striker Jackson Coelho, or ‘Jaja’, which was little more then catching practice for the home side’s keeper. As the 20 minute mark approached, the Blucerchiati had a succession of corners as they upped the pressure, but were not able to create a real goalscoring chance.
Their opponents managed to muster up a great one minutes later however, as Valentyn Sliusar latched on to a cross from the left, but despite the Sampdoria defence having gone to sleep, the striker missed an almost open goal, lifting his shot over the bar, to the relief of the home fans.
Suddenly, Mazzarri’s men were in trouble, and a scramble in the box could have ended badly for them, had not Castellazzi somehow managed to gather the ball. Metalist, having weathered the storm of the home side’s quick start, settled down to slowly pushing their opponents back, making them play deeper and deeper and relay on the long ball.
But Sampdoria were not happy and raced forward towards the end of the first half, Antonio Cassano found his way into the box thanks to some quick footwork and caused panic in the Ukrainian penalty area, but the visitors managed to scramble the ball away.
The half ended with Metalist going forward once again. Wide man Edmar had to be brilliantly closed down by Ziegler, or he would have had a glorious chance right on the whistle. In injury time, things got even worse for Sampdoria, as another cross from the left, where Stankevicius had been having a rough time, thanks to Sliusar, was met by Denys Oliynyk, who made it 1-0 with the last kick of the half.
The away side’s dressing room would certainly have been the happier one during the break even without the lead, but that was a great bonus for them. Mazzarri’s team had conceded that crucial away goal, and now the coach had a lot to get into his short team-talk. His side looked out of ideas and that now had to change and fast.
Second half
Whatever Walter said at half-time, someone was listening, as the Blucerchiati flew out of the gates in the second half and pushed hard for the equaliser, Claudio Bellucci wanted a penalty when he was brought down in the box, but the Romanian referee waved away the protests.
Metalist were lucky not to be reduced to ten men when Vitalie Bordian, who was already booked, seemed to clearly foul Padalino but again the referee said no.
On 57 minutes Metalist could have doubled their lead, but Castellazzi pulled off a superb save off a header from one of his own defenders that was meant to be a back pass. The substitute Paolo San Marco arrived on the scene on the hour, and brought speed and vitality to the home side’s play. Padalino was almost through after a long run down the right, but he got his final touch wrong and the chance was wasted.
On 70 minutes, Olexandr Rykun saw the Blucerchiati goalkeeper off his line, and tried an audacious lob from halfway, but it went over the bar. Mirko Pieri should have done better with a header a little later, but he put it wide, as the Italians became increasingly nervous that they might lose the match.
With 15 minutes left on the clock, Sampdoria threw everything they had at their opponents, but Metalist put ten men behind the ball, understandably content to close down their opponents and run down the clock, not even giving away one clear chance.
The home side tried, but it was not easy to find the necessary room in the Ukrainian half. Stefano Lucchini had the Blucerchiati’s last chance right at the end, but he was closed down and could not find the time to shoot, even though he was in a great position.
Walter Mazzarri’s team travel to the Ukraine next Thursday, and judging from this display, it will be far from easy for them.
Teams
Sampdoria: Castellazzi - Stankevicius, Raggi, Lucchini - Padalino, Dessena, (Sammarco), Palombo, Franceschini, (Pieri), Ziegler, (Marilungo) – Bellucci, Cassano
Metalist: Goryainov- Maidana, Obradovic, Gueye, Bordian - Edmar, Rykun, (Berezovchuk) Sliusar, Valyayev, Oliynyk – Coelho (Devic)
Goals
Oliynyk (Metalist) 47
Simone Finaldi, Goal.com
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