Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 8,662 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.


0.00
Lecce start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.41
Frank Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez skips past Arnauld Aliyu! Sebastian Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Corrado Bordoni smothers it!
6.03
Frank Ball flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Loureiro who takes it down. Alberto Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Giuliano Bocchetti laces a through ball forward to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
Gianni Monaco chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo cuts inside the box! Vitor Semedo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.19
Gabriel Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianni Monaco. Gianni Monaco plays the ball forward to Giuliano Bocchetti who has made a great run into the box. Giuliano Bocchetti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Corrado Bordoni is on top of his game. Great keeping!
24.40
Giuliano Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Suarez who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Suarez plays a one-two with Alberto Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sebastian Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
28.17
Gabriel Cruz makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.17
Frank Ball sees space and advances. Frank Ball knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Loureiro is offside!
32.05
Ruggero Siviglia flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Fantini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Fantini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Ramora. Paolo Ramora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ottavio Fantini who gathers it comfortably.
33.47
Showing composure, Paolo Ramora laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Fantini. Oscar Fantini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Clemence.
34.06
Saul Bianco chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ottavio Fantini who gathers it comfortably.
36.52
Oscar Fantini catches Frank Ball on the ankles. The referee calls over Oscar Fantini and shows him a yellow card! Frank Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.16
Denny Langerak clumsily knocks into Micka‘l André. Denny Langerak is shown the yellow card! Micka‘l André runs off the knock.
45.00
Gabriel Cruz hits a low pass to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti passes the ball forward to Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana kick off!
47.26
Rodrigo Moutinho sees space and advances. Rodrigo Moutinho sees space and advances. Rodrigo Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.47
Micka‘l André deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Ramora. Paolo Ramora knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Caputi. Gianluca Caputi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
49.21
Frank Ball hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with Alberto Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Vitor Semedo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.20
Phil Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Caputi who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Caputi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Cruz.
57.26
Alberto Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Frank Ball. Frank Ball shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.03
Rodrigo Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Phil Benjamin. Phil Benjamin flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Caputi who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Caputi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Ball laces a weighted ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward but Sebastian Suarez is offside!
63.01
Ruggero Siviglia surges forward with the ball. Ruggero Siviglia makes an attacking run forward. Ruggero Siviglia shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
65.52
Paolo Clemence makes a simple pass to Frank Ball. Frank Ball threads the ball through to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Suarez but he's offside!
67.21
Ruggero Siviglia makes an attacking run forward. With great vision, Ruggero Siviglia plays the ball forward to Gianluca Caputi who has made a great run into the box. Gianluca Caputi rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluca Caputi!
72.02
Gabriel Cruz takes a quick throw-in, which Nico Jung takes on the chest. Nico Jung flicks a high pass forward. Frank Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Ball makes a probing pass to Gianni Monaco. Gianni Monaco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.39
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.31
Paolo Clemence plays the ball forward to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro threads the ball through to Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Corrado Bordoni.
76.09
Giuliano Bocchetti takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Rodrigo Moutinho comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
77.46
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Guido Amoruso replacing Nico Jung, Armando Lasalandra replacing Gianni Monaco and Riccardo Sculli replacing Vitor Semedo .
79.33
Gabriel Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Ball. Frank Ball flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Suarez who takes it down. Sebastian Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.20
Rodrigo Moutinho sees Arnauld Aliyu in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Aliyu makes a probing pass to Micka‘l André. Micka‘l André finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
23.8%
45.2%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Semedo of Lecce

Match Ratings
1.Ottavio Fantini (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Cruz (DEF)
7
3.Nico Jung (DEF)
6
4.Paolo Clemence (DEF)
6
5.Denny Langerak (MID)yellow card
5
6.Giuliano Bocchetti (MID)
7
7.Frank Ball (MID)
8
8.Gianni Monaco (MID)
6
9.Sebastian Suarez (ATT)
7
10.Vitor Semedo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alberto Loureiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Guido Amoruso (MID)
6
13.Armando Lasalandra (MID)
6
14.Riccardo Sculli (DEF)
6