Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Juventus. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
0.00
0-0Lecce get the match underway!
2.24
0-0With imagination, Niccolo Hapgood plays the ball forward to Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.23
0-0Daniel Oliver hacks Julian Wittmann from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Wittmann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.26
0-0Rodrigo Burgos makes a strong solo run forward. Rodrigo Burgos flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Haouche collects the pass. Ahmed Haouche sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.01
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Sassanelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
22.22
0-0Alun Bolton threads a neat ball through to Alen Vukoja. Alen Vukoja makes a probing pass to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Siaka Ouattara through on goal. Some silky footwork from Siaka Ouattara provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Zenoni!
26.53
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Sassanelli who brings the ball under control. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.55
Julian Wittmann clumsily knocks into Daniel Oliver. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Oliver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.48
Niccolo Hapgood surges forward with the ball. Niccolo Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but Javier Miller reads it well. He makes it look easy!
34.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Bolton plays the ball forward to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann passes the ball forward to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.52
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Saul Marcolini collects the pass. Saul Marcolini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Fletcher.
38.32
0-0Julian Wittmann hits a low pass to Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith passes the ball forward but Siaka Ouattara is offside!
40.52
1-0Liam Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli cuts inside the box! Roberto Sassanelli tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Javier Miller has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Juventus get the second half underway!
47.39
Vito Maini flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Hapgood collects the pass. Niccolo Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball towards Saul Marcolini. Saul Marcolini gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.26
1-0Saul Marcolini hacks Lomano Fletcher from behind! The referee brings Saul Marcolini to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.47
Niccolo Hapgood makes a simple pass to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Miller who gathers it comfortably.
57.05
Rodrigo Burgos hits a low pass to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann kicks a strong pass forward to Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Smith. Eddie Smith connects with a diving header. Eugenio Zenoni comfortably punches it away to safety.
59.54
Niccolo Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Javier Miller is on top of it.
61.19
Alun Bolton makes a probing pass to Alen Vukoja. Alen Vukoja flicks a high pass forward to Siaka Ouattara who brings the ball under control. Siaka Ouattara plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Siaka Ouattara rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.38
Lomano Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.58
Alen Vukoja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eugenio Zenoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
71.12
Niccolo Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Javier Miller manages to keep it out.
78.53
Rodrigo Burgos knocks the ball forward to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Siaka Ouattara. Siaka Ouattara whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
85.15
Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward to Siaka Ouattara who brings the ball under control. Siaka Ouattara plays a quick one-two with Eddie Smith and rushes in on goal... Siaka Ouattara shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
87.57
Alen Vukoja flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ramirez. Adolfo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Smith controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eddie Smith strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Eugenio Zenoni is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
22%
41.5%
36.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Siaka Ouattara of Juventus |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Zenoni (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vito Maini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paolo Lo Gatto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duccio Lombardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Corrado Zanutta (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Hapgood (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Daniel Oliver (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Christian Ottofaro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Sassanelli (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Saul Marcolini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Philipp Köpke (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Norman Henry (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianpaolo Orlando (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Javier Miller (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Peter Chevallier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Burgos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alen Vukoja (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Wittmann (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Siaka Ouattara (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Ahmed Haouche (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adolfo Ramirez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Eddie Smith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Frank Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Sousa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Barton (ATT) | 0 | |