AFP, Milan :
Claudio Ranieri got his first win as Sampdoria coach on Monday after a last-gasp Gianluca Caprari header sealed a 1-0 victory over fellow Serie A strugglers SPAL.
Manolo Gabbiadini had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half, but substitute Caprari finally connected with a Fabio Depaoli cross in the 91st minute to score his first goal this season and snatch the three points.
“One swallow does not make a spring,” said Ranieri, who took over the club last month and had draen two and lost one in his first three games.
“It’s a win that re-ignites our season, but I won’t be euphoric until we’re out of the red zone,” continued the 67-year-old, whose side move off the bottom of the Serie A table but remain in the relegation zone.
Ranieri, who memorably guided outsiders Leicester City to the 2016 English Premier League title, replaced Eusebio di Francesco, who was sacked after a poor start to the season.
Sampdoria, who finished ninth last season, achieved their first away win this season with their only other victory coming at home against Torino in September.