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These two teams couldn't break each other down and take home a point apiece from Marassi.
The Blucerchiati felt that last week's 2-0 win at Messina was a turning point for them and welcomed Sergio Volpi back from suspension, while Siena were kicking themselves after Mario Frick's penalty was saved in their 2-0 loss at Inter. Luca Antonini and Paul Codrea sat out bans, but Simone Vergassola returned from his disciplinary action and, along with Enrico Chiesa, faced his former club. Neutrals were hoping for a repeat of last season's thrilling 3-3 draw.
Alex Manninger did well to pluck Ruben Olivera's cross off the head of Luigi Sala and Chiesa drilled wide. Former Juventus midfielder Olivera had a double chance charged down from a free kick.
Another Volpi set-piece flashed across the face of goal and the far post, missing Fabio Bazzani's glancing header by a matter of inches.
Tomas Locatelli's career has been hit by injuries and he limped off with a knee problem after 36 minutes, making way for Brevi, so Vergassola went behind the front two.
Fabio Quagliarella came on for the second half and within seconds had created a great counter-attack and angled drive. Zenoni drilled just past the far post and Franceschini's header was straight at Manninger as Sampdoria stepped up the pressure.
Konko was Siena's most dangerous player when using his pace, but he was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Francesco Flachi was able to hit the back of the net in the final minutes, but only after play had already been stopped for Quagliarella's foul.
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