Sampdoria edge past AC Chievo Verona

Sampdoria have claimed their third successive victory by seeing off AC Chievo Verona 1-0 in their Serie A meeting at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.

Cyril Thereau should have given the home side an early lead, but his low drive from close range was pushed wide by the keeper.

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The visitors soon made them pay for that miss and took the lead when Eder headed home a corner kick.

Manolo Gabbiadini came close to doubling their advantage, but after going past two defenders, he fired a strike over the bar.

Chievo came close to drawing level when Perparim Hetemaj hit an effort from long range that Christian Puggioni kept out.

In the final minute of the game, Sergio Pellissier wasted a big chance to score for the hosts when he headed wide, as Sampdoria held on to claim the three points.