| UEFA Cup: Sampdoria stun Sevilla, Milan and Udinese through |
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| Friday, 19 December 2008 | |
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Jonathan Bottinelli struck the only goal of the game as Sampdoria booked their spot in the last 32 of the UEFA Cup and sent highly-fancied Sevilla crashing out.
Bottinelli bundled in Reto Ziegler's free-kick with 15 minutes to go as Samp, who had started the game two points behind second-placed Sevilla, claimed one of the three qualifying places in Group C. Half-time substitute Collins John and Jhon Van Beukering got the goals to send NEC through as they saw off Udinese 2-0. Udinese were already qualified and fielded a second string team against the Dutch side that were desperate to win. Wolfsburg have twice come from behind to earn a point against AC Milan and seal top spot in UEFA Cup Group E. The Wolves entered the game at the San Siro with a 100 percent record in the pool phase but went behind after a Massimo Ambrosini header in the first half. Italy international Cristian Zaccardo pulled the German outfit level after the break but Wolfsburg's joy was shortlived as Alexandre Pato scored seconds later to put the hosts back in front. Wolfsburg's efforts were rewarded as Jacek Krzynowek's strike took a crucial deflection off Mahir Saglik to level the score with nine minutes remaining and consign Milan to second in the group. PA Sport
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