Game 32, Serie A
Sunday, May 8, 1966
Stadio Flaminio, Rome
Lazio Sampdoria 0-0
A point each allows both teams to reduce chances of relegation
The Biancocelesti had struggled a bit in the second half of the season. They were currently 10th with a four-point lead over the relegation zone.
The match
This game was fundamental for both teams. Lazio by winning would be mathematically safe and Sampdoria, who at one point had a foot and a half in Serie B, had done very well in the last games and were one point away from getting out of the relegation zone.
In the 4th minute Ermano Cristin had a chance but his shot went wide. Immediately after, Orlando Rozzoni tried a header that Pietro Battara saved into corner. In the 24th minute, Can Bartu from an impossible position almost scored followed by Rozzoni, who, after dribbling past two defenders, saw his shot saved by the goalkeeper. Giancarlo Salvi wasted an easy chance in the 30th minute and towards the end of the first half Rozzoni and Giovanni Delfino left the pitch due to injury.
In the second half Lazio tried to press Sampdoria and Giampiero Vitali in the 57th minute forced Battara to make the most difficult save of the day. In the 75th minute, Roberto Gori fouled Cristin in the box but the referee was not impressed.
A good point for Lazio, now very close to safety.
Who played for Lazio
Manager: Mannocci
Who played for Sampdoria
Battara, Dordoni, Masiero, Vincenzi, Morini, Delfino, Salvi, Sabatini, Cristin, Frustalupi, Catalano
Manager: Baldini
TD: Bernardini
Referee: Bernardis
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