Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Salernitana. A crowd of 19,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.


0.00
Lecce kick off the first half!
9.20
Vittorio Rinaldini knocks the ball forward to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Cosimo Gregori is on top of it.
10.49
Eugenio Cangini flicks a high pass forward. David Caldwell controls it well on his chest. David Caldwell shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
14.52
Giampiero Imbriani flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Cangini collects the pass. Eugenio Cangini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.33
Eugenio Cangini knocks the ball forward to Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.48
Vittorio Rinaldini passes the ball forward to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
21.48
Rosario Muzzi hits a low pass to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
28.48
Ighli Filippi sees a break and surges forward. Ighli Filippi knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. With a superhuman jump, Fabian N. Amerini connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Felice Sadotti!
32.04
Eugenio Cangini threads a neat ball through to David Caldwell. David Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.14
Carlos Berendsen breaks forward. With wonderful vision, Carlos Berendsen laces a through ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini cuts inside the box! Fabian N. Amerini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Cosimo Gregori.
36.15
David Caldwell makes a simple pass to Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.50
Richard Bremner clumsily knocks into Guglielmo Bagnacani. The referee brings Richard Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Guglielmo Bagnacani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.49
Alfonso De Icco hacks Vittorio Rinaldini from behind! Alfonso De Icco is shown the yellow card! Vittorio Rinaldini stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
Guglielmo Bagnacani flicks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi makes a simple pass to Rio Dixon. Rio Dixon shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Cosimo Gregori smothers it!
44.55
Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Rio Dixon controls it well on his chest. Rio Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Salernitana kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Rosario Muzzi threads the ball through to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ighli Filippi through on goal. Ighli Filippi takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.48
David Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Aaron Korb.
52.18
David Caldwell takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vitor Valente. Vitor Valente chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Giampiero Imbriani tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
53.20
Carlos Berendsen threads the ball through to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felice Sadotti.
55.12
David Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.28
Giampiero Imbriani threads the ball through to Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini decides to run forward with the ball. Eugenio Cangini finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Aaron Korb.
60.30
Lecce have made 2 substitutions with Martin Nista replacing Guglielmo Bagnacani and Bruno Soares replacing Rio Dixon .
61.31
Malte Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Behrens who brings the ball under control. Oliver Behrens finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Korb effortlessly smothers it!
66.02
Rosario Muzzi flicks a high pass forward to Ighli Filippi who brings the ball under control. Ighli Filippi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfonso De Icco.
67.38
Carlos Berendsen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Berendsen knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.13
Rosario Muzzi flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Filippi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ighli Filippi shoots from distance but somehow Cosimo Gregori manages to keep it out.
72.17
Carlos Berendsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Valente.
77.49
Vittorio Rinaldini sees Ighli Filippi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ighli Filippi tries a spectacular long range effort but Cosimo Gregori reads it well. Fabulous save!
83.35
Felice Sadotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Cangini. Eugenio Cangini connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.10
Vittorio Rinaldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Favalli. Manuele Favalli flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Amerini collects the pass. Fabian N. Amerini lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cosimo Gregori with no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
89.36
Rosario Muzzi hits a low pass to Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Imbriani.
90.00
Manuele Favalli hits a low pass to Carlos Berendsen. Carlos Berendsen darts forward. Carlos Berendsen knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Filippi. Ighli Filippi makes a convincing header but Malte Hamann is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Filippi of Lecce

Match Ratings