Calcio Lecco Youth vs Sampdoria U19 (1-3) – Campionato Primavera 2, 9 May 2026

Sampdoria’s Under-19 side delivered a professional performance on the road, overcoming Calcio Lecco Youth 3-1 at the Lecco training ground. The win consolidates Sampdoria’s position in the top half of the Campionato Primavera 2 table as the season heads into its final weeks.

Match Overview

Lecco started brightly, pressing high and taking the lead after just 12 minutes through a well-worked team move finished by their striker. However, Sampdoria responded quickly, equalising before the half-hour mark and then taking control in the second half. By the final whistle, the visitors had fully asserted their quality, adding two more goals to seal an emphatic comeback.

Key Moments

• 12' – Goal Lecco (1-0): A neat combination on the left flank allowed Lecco’s winger to cut back for the striker, whose first-time shot found the bottom corner.
• 27' – Goal Sampdoria (1-1): A defensive mix-up from a Lecco corner led to a loose ball on the edge of the box, which the Sampdoria midfielder volleyed into an empty net.
• 55' – Goal Sampdoria (1-2): A brilliant solo run from the Sampdoria winger, weaving past three defenders before firing across the goalkeeper.
• 78' – Goal Sampdoria (1-3): A clever through-ball split the Lecco defence, and the Sampdoria substitute tapped in from close range.

Tactical Story

Lecco’s initial high press caught Sampdoria off guard, but once the visitors adjusted by dropping deeper and playing through the press with quicker passing, the home side lost control. Sampdoria’s midfield trio dominated the second half, recycling possession effectively and creating overloads on the wings. Lecco’s defense, young and inexperienced, struggled to maintain shape after conceding the equaliser.

Standout Players

• Sampdoria’s central midfielder (No. 8): Scored one, assisted another, and covered every blade of grass.
• Sampdoria’s left winger: His dribbling and pace caused constant problems, winning the free-kick that led to the third goal.
• Lecco’s forward: Scored early and worked hard but lacked service in the second half.

Season Impact

The result moves Sampdoria U19 up to 6th place, maintaining their slim hopes of a playoff finish. For Calcio Lecco Youth, the defeat keeps them in the bottom half of the table, with safety still not mathematically guaranteed. Both sides showed promise, but Sampdoria’s depth and tactical discipline made the difference.