A horrible Donnarumma error in the first minute of the game was the only separation between the two sides in 90 minutes as Defrel’s goal proved decisive. Milan laboured for the first 70 minutes of the match, struggling to link play or test Sampdoria’s defence. Gattuso’s positive changes in the second half made things slightly better for the Rossoneri, but they were unable to take advantage. Quagliarella looked lively for the hosts, as did Linetty and Praet whose service and endeavour from midfield gave them the edge all evening. It’s a deserved victory for Giampaolo’s side which sees them move into eighth – in a three-way tie for a Europa League place with Atalanta and Lazio.
Sampdoria v Milan Live Commentary, 30/03/2019
