Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 9,311 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vicenza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.
0.00
The first half starts with Lecce kicking off!
8.41
Alfonso Cannarsa chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork knocks in a cross ball towards Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.11
Giuliano Bocchetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.53
Stephane Kerkar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dino Montaperto. Dino Montaperto lofts in a cross ball towards Stephane Kerkar. With a superhuman jump, Stephane Kerkar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
16.26
Stephane Kerkar makes a probing pass to Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork cuts inside the box! Duncan Wallwork tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Gento with no chance!! Goal for Vicenza!
21.50
Alfonso Cannarsa knocks the ball forward to Duncan Wallwork. Duncan Wallwork makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Bremner but he's offside!
27.21
Craig Brown runs straight at the opposition's defence. Craig Brown shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
28.01
Craig Brown flicks a high pass forward to Frank Ball who brings the ball under control. Frank Ball shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Theo Hendriks.
33.01
Nico Jung makes a simple pass to Giuliano Bocchetti. With a delightful solo run, Giuliano Bocchetti stretches the opposition's defence. Giuliano Bocchetti passes the ball forward but Vitor Semedo is offside!
36.03
Malcolm Lee flicks a high pass forward to Andres Prieto who brings the ball under control. Andres Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Loureiro collects the pass. Jaime Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jaime Loureiro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper, Fernando Gento, sees it late!! Goal for Vicenza!
39.14
Malcolm Lee knocks the ball forward to Franco Porchia. Franco Porchia flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Wallwork who gracefully takes it down. Duncan Wallwork makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stephane Kerkar. Stephane Kerkar rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Vicenza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Vicenza kicking off!
51.40
Craig Brown threads a neat ball through to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti knocks the ball forward, putting Frank Ball through on goal. Frank Ball comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Lecce!
54.18
Duncan Wallwork clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. Duncan Wallwork is shown the yellow card! Colin Hendry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.31
Colin Hendry hacks Duncan Wallwork from behind! The referee calls over Colin Hendry and shows him a yellow card! Duncan Wallwork stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.44
Franco Porchia hacks Sebastian Suarez from behind! The referee warns Franco Porchia to calm down! Sebastian Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.48
Vicenza have made a substitution with Jose Guerrero Lopez replacing Duncan Wallwork and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
61.56
Frank Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Brown. Craig Brown whips in a cross ball towards Frank Ball. Frank Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Nico Jung plays the ball forward to Craig Brown. Craig Brown flicks a high ball forward to Giuliano Bocchetti who takes it down. Giuliano Bocchetti threads a neat, attacking ball through to Vitor Semedo. Some good footwork from Vitor Semedo provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
65.33
Craig Brown surges forward with the ball. Craig Brown edges inside the box! Craig Brown tries a spectacular strike but Theo Hendriks is on top of it.
69.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.23
Craig Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.04
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Paolo Clemence replacing Nico Jung, Armando Lasalandra replacing Frank Ball and Bill Gower replacing Sebastian Suarez .
87.49
Dino Montaperto makes a beautiful solo run. Dino Montaperto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
20.3%
50%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Loureiro of Vicenza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Gento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Michele Biancone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Colin Hendry (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Frank Ball (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Craig Brown (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armando Lasalandra (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Theo Hendriks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfonso Cannarsa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Franco Porchia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malcolm Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Guglielmo Guastalvino (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephane Kerkar (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Bremner (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Prieto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jaime Loureiro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Duncan Wallwork (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Dino Montaperto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Guerrero Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Diego Doardo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Mcallister (ATT) | 0 | |












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