Watch Manolo Gabbiadini score a brace when Sampdoria overcame local rivals Genoa in the Derby della Lanterna.
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The Blucerchiati scored early through a Gabbiadini header, before Francesco Caputo added the second.
Gabbiadini scored a lucky goal to make it three before he was subbed off, while substitute Mattia Destro returned with a goal to give the game life towards the end.
But it was the Blucerchiati who picked up three points after a turbulent week, with Massimo Ferrero’s resignation and the position of coach Roberto D’Aversa.