• Salernitana fans hurled smoke bombs and seats on pitch

• Samp awarded 3-0 victory to ensure survival in Serie B

Sampdoria have pulled off a great escape as Serie B officials awarded them a 3-0 win over Salernitana on Monday after the second leg of the relegation playoff was abandoned, securing another season in Italy’s second tier.

Sampdoria were leading 2-0 when Sunday’s match was initially postponed in the 65th minute as Salernitana fans hurled objects on to the pitch. Play briefly resumed but was ultimately abandoned amid chaotic scenes at the Stadio Arechi.