FC Sudtirol Bolzano suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sampdoria on Matchday 37 of the Serie B championship. The match, played on May 1, 2026, at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, saw the home team prevail thanks to a first-half goal, leaving Sudtirol empty-handed in this crucial phase of the season.

The decisive goal came in the 31st minute of the first half when O. Abildgaard of Sampdoria headed in, assisted by M. Brunori. Despite their efforts, Sudtirol could not find an equalizer before halftime, which concluded with a 1-0 scoreline in favor of the Blucerchiati.

In the second half, FC Sudtirol attempted to react with several strategic substitutions. R. Tonin came on for S. Merkaj in the 77th minute, followed by R. Odogwu replacing S. Molina in the 82nd minute. F. Davi was introduced for H. El Kaouakibi in the 74th minute. The team received two yellow cards, one for M. Palma in the 53rd minute and another for F. Conti in the 90+3rd minute, highlighting the match's intensity.

Match statistics reveal a balanced possession (52% Sampdoria, 48% Sudtirol), but Sampdoria had more shots on target (4 vs 3). Sudtirol attempted more shots off target (5 vs 2) and committed more fouls (23 vs 13), indicating greater aggression but also some imprecision. The total shots were 6 for Sampdoria and 8 for Sudtirol, suggesting the visiting team sought to shoot more often.

The match was officiated by referee Matteo Marchetti. Although Sudtirol's coach is not explicitly mentioned in the "Coach" section, the team showed determination. This defeat represents a setback for FC Sudtirol Bolzano in their Serie B campaign, but the team must now focus on upcoming challenges to recover valuable points.