Sampdoria v Genoa postponed for rain, it recovers Tuesday 24 – The Republic

GENOA – The long-awaited derby della Lanterna was postponed. The storm that swept Genoa from Saturday afternoon made impassable terrain of Ferraris: Sampdoria and Genoa will meet in Tuesday, February 24th at 18:30. Therefore the meeting of the Sixth Atalanta-Sampdoria return, initially set for Saturday, February 28 at 18, is postponed to Sunday, March 1 at 15:00. After only a few hours of rain to knock out the turf Marassi: the referee Rocchi, after a first inspection at 20.40, has postponed the final decision at 21 but the water has not granted truces, making it impossible for the smooth running the match. And ‘the third derby of Genoa postponed due to bad weather in the last 15 years: in November 2000 was the rain, like today, to make impractical the pitch, while in December of 2010 was the snow to cause the postponement of the challenge.

PALOMBO And Viviano: JUST RETURNING – The players agree with the decision of the referee Rocchi but raise some doubts about the management of the pre-race. “Playing so it was tough – admitted Emiliano Viviano, entered the field after the official decision along with teammates and opponents to greet the audience – but I think it would be possible to prevent such a situation. The desire of all was that he was playing regular football. ” Same idea Angelo Palombo: “I’m sorry for the fans but it did not depend on us, the field was dangerous for us players, you risked a lot, especially in a race like the derby where you never back leg. It ‘was a wise decision. The lack of tarps? Maybe even insiders expect a rain so violent. ”

Also according to the Genoa president Enrico Preziosi was right to postpone the derby. I said to Sky Sport 24: “The field conditions did not allow to play, it would be an absurdity. The ball bounced. I do not think the sheets would do the most, the race would be suspended anyway.” Precious, recovery, proposed Monday, while Sampdoria pushed for March. In essence, the # 1 rossoblù was in fact satisfied.

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