article_snippet.sent: With European involvement pretty much a pipe dream now for Filippo Inzaghi's side, who sit eighth seven points behind fifth-placed Fiorentina, the best they can hope for is to ruin the hopes of they rivals.
article_snippet.sent: Sampdoria could have moved ahead of Napoli in fourth into the first of the two Europa League qualification spots but are instead sixth in the Serie A behind Fiorentina on goal difference.
article_snippet.sent: they are eight points shy of third-placed Roma in the last of the Champions League places.
article_snippet.sent: Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano drives Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano
article_snippet.sent: The i Blucerchiati players gather around Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano as Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano impressive finish gives The i Blucerchiati players the lead .
article_snippet.sent: A different Sampdoria came out after the break and almost took the lead through Stefano Okaka and Eder, who was well saved by Diego Lopez at full stretch.