Genoa home match against Juventus to be played without fans after crowd trouble at derby
Sampdoria's Fabio Borini celebrates after scoring a goal during an Italian Cup soccer match between Genoa and Sampdoria at Luigi Ferraris Stadium, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Genoa, Italy. (Tano Pecoraro/LaPresse via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Tano Pecoraro]
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Genoa’s Serie A home match against Juventus will be played behind closed doors on Saturday after crowd trouble before and after Wednesday’s derby match in the Italian Cup. Friday’s decision comes after violent clashes between Genoa and Sampdoria fans that saw more than 50 people injured, including 41 police officers who were attempting to control the fiery crowds. Most of the trouble happened after the match, which Serie B side Sampdoria won on penalties. As punishment, no fans will be allowed into Genoa’s stadium on Saturday. Sampdoria is expected to face a similar punishment for its next home match, against Juve Stabia on Oct. 4.
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