Sampdoria Relegated from Serie A After Defeat to Udinese
First-Half Goals Prove Fatal as Historic Club Faces Demotion
Sampdoria Farewell From Top Flight
Sampdoria have been relegated from Serie A for the first time in more than a decade following a 2-0 defeat at Udinese. First-half goals from Roberto Pereyra and Adam Masina proved enough to confirm the visitors' fate with four games to go on Monday.
The match was a must-win for Sampdoria, who had been bottom of the table for much of the season. However, they were unable to break down a resilient Udinese side, who took the lead through Pereyra in the 18th minute. Masina doubled their advantage just before the break, and Sampdoria were unable to find a way back into the match in the second half.
The result means that Sampdoria will play in Serie B next season for the first time since 2012. It is a huge blow for the club, who have been in Serie A for the majority of their history.
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