Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 19,595 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Lecce kick off the first half!
4.54
0-0Garba Okpara decides to run forward with the ball. Garba Okpara threads the ball through to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Dario Campolonghi easily smothers it!
8.10
0-0Ruggiero Bucci advances with the ball. Ruggiero Bucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.50
Dani‘l Hyldgaard chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Hall. Jon Hall shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.01
Dani‘l Hyldgaard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Hall. Jon Hall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.17
0-0Thanassis Taoulas chips the ball to his team mate, Graziano Italiano. Graziano Italiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dario Campolonghi who gathers it comfortably.
20.51
Simon Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli plays a perfect one-two with Leonardo Riccio and rushes in on goal... Piero Scalabrelli shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.29
0-0Garba Okpara comes in with a high challenge, catching Sergio Tomei with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Sergio Tomei runs off the knock.
22.20
Gennaro Ivan Dalmat kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Tomei. Sergio Tomei knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.30
0-1Jan Beutler knocks the ball forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.54
Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a probing pass to Vegard Bratseth. Vegard Bratseth passes the ball forward to Jon Hall. Jon Hall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dario Campolonghi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Fiorentina kick off the second half!
49.45
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.01
0-1Aapo Arctopolitanus catches Piero Scalabrelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Aapo Arctopolitanus and shows him a yellow card! Piero Scalabrelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
Ruggiero Bucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Tomei. Sergio Tomei knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arnar Gardarsson who gathers it comfortably.
57.16
0-1Pascal Beck catches Graziano Italiano on the ankles. Pascal Beck is warned by the referee! Graziano Italiano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.47
Modeste Wome brings the ball forward. Modeste Wome knocks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks the ball forward to Jon Hall. Jon Hall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.08
Lecce are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
66.39
Aapo Arctopolitanus chips the ball to his team mate, Vegard Bratseth. Vegard Bratseth threads the ball through to Jon Hall. Jon Hall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.32
Sergio Tomei controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Taibi. Andre Taibi shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.12
Modeste Wome takes it forward alone. Modeste Wome controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Hall. Jon Hall shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.04
Gennaro Ivan Dalmat knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Tomei. Sergio Tomei knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Riccio. Leonardo Riccio shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Arnar Gardarsson!
87.11
Dani‘l Hyldgaard clumsily knocks into Rui Alves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.16
Pietro Moscardi passes the ball forward to Sergio Tomei. Sergio Tomei brings the ball forward. Sergio Tomei lofts in a cross ball towards Piero Scalabrelli. Piero Scalabrelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Arnar Gardarsson manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers