Hooligans in Italy attacked riot police with bats during an ill-favored scene on the night of September 25, 2024, in the Coppa Italia match between Genoa and Sampdoria
A clip that was shared online showed how the hooligans were walking on the street with bats on their necks before they decided to throw fireworks and bottles at each other.
The clip also revealed the fans using the bats to attack the police van.
Also, at least nine people have been rushed to the hospital for medical care after they were severely injured.
In addition, the number of people who are injured in the clash has increased to 40 with 29 police officers.
The Riot Police officers arrested eight football fans as the Derby match in the Coppa Italia between Genoa and Sampdoria was marred by the violence.
The football rivals met for the first time in two years at the team’s shared home, named Stadio Luigi Ferrais.
The crazy violence happened off the pitch with the fans of the two football clubs clashing against themselves aggressively after the match was played.
It was revealed that the violence broke out after the Genoa fans showed a banner that was stolen from the Sampdoria fan.
How the Serie B, Sampdoria side, defeated Genoa in the Coppa Italian
The 16th-place team in the Serie A, Genoa, went ahead in the first half of the match with a good goal from Andrea Pinamonti.
Former Liverpool striker Fabio Borini scored the equalising goal in the 83rd minute for Sampdoria.
The match ended in a penalty shootout after the final whistle. The Sampdoria side qualified for the next round of the tournament, defeating the Genoa side on penalties.
The Serie B side will play against AS Roma in the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. It is a match the Sampdoria side are looking forward to winning.
Coppa Italian Round of 16 Fixtures
Fiorentina vs Empoli- December 4, 2024
Atalanta vs Cesena- December 4, 2024
Lazio vs Napoli vs Palermo- December 4, 2024
Roma vs Sampdoria- December 4, 2024
Bologna vs Monza- December 4, 2024
Inter Milan vs Udinese- December 4, 2024
AC Milan vs Sassuolo- December 4, 2024
Juventus vs Cagliari- December 4, 2024.
Who Will Win the 2024-25 Coppa Italia
The Juventus are the favourites for the 2024-25 Coppa Italia title. The Old Lady won the competition last season after they defeated Atalanta in the final.
In the 2024-25 season, the team have played some smooth football. They are currently in the fourth place of the Serie A table with nine points from five matches.
What Next For Genoa and Sampdoria
Genoa will play against one of the Serie A title contenders, Juventus, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. (WAT). The Juventus side will triumph over the 16th-placed Genoa side.
The Serie B side Sampdoria will play against Modena on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm WAT.
