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 Sampdoria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria kick off and get the first half underway!
3.57
0-0Lester Kassel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini knocks in a cross ball towards Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.07
Alessandro De Francesco kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.51
0-0Godwin West brings the ball forward. Godwin West flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini goes all the way! Fabian Natale Possanzini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Guy Bodart is on top of it.
10.58
Trevor Lloyd threads the ball through to Quim Lima. Quim Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Guerino Bianchini.
12.55
Lester Kassel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.43
Sergio Postiga threads the ball through to Sergio Basso. Sergio Basso chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Guy Bodart!
15.58
1-0Carl Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini passes the ball forward to Thomas Lobmeyr. Thomas Lobmeyr takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.49
Sergio Basso makes a beautiful solo run. Sergio Basso lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.29
Brett Jones knocks the ball forward to Mark Fuser. Mark Fuser makes a simple pass to Quim Lima. Quim Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Döring. Martin Döring is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.16
Sergio Basso knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini goes all the way! Fabian Natale Possanzini rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.47
2-0Sergio Basso makes a probing pass to Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabrizio Sarli.
39.42
Fabrizio Sarli makes a probing pass to Oberdan Isolini. Oberdan Isolini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Döring. Martin Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.36
Lester Kassel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lobmeyr. Thomas Lobmeyr shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
42.39
Godwin West controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Basso. Sergio Basso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Guy Bodart easily smothers it.
45.00
Sergio Basso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Lecce kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Brett Jones makes a probing pass to Mark Fuser. Mark Fuser brings the ball forward. Mark Fuser shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.55
Lester Kassel knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini plays a perfect one-two with Walter Lodi and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Possanzini tries a spectacular strike but somehow Guy Bodart manages to keep it out.
49.58
Lester Kassel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lobmeyr. Thomas Lobmeyr tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.30
Oberdan Isolini makes a beautiful solo run. Oberdan Isolini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.24
Sergio Poggi sees space and advances. Sergio Poggi makes a simple pass to Walter Lodi. Walter Lodi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
54.38
2-0Sampdoria are easily keeping Lecce at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.30
2-0Quim Lima comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Postiga. Quim Lima is warned by the referee! Sergio Postiga carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.02
Mark Fuser knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.48
Sergio Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Basso. Sergio Basso knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Possanzini. Fabian Natale Possanzini knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lobmeyr. Thomas Lobmeyr flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Guy Bodart.
63.32
Brett Jones deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro De Francesco. Alessandro De Francesco passes the ball forward to Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Martin Döring. Martin Döring connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Guerino Bianchini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.02
Alessandro De Francesco chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Lima. Quim Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking powers a header at goal but somehow Guerino Bianchini manages to keep it out.
69.39
Trevor Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking shoots from outside the area but somehow Guerino Bianchini manages to keep it out.
78.46
Carl Mckay sees space and advances. Carl Mckay goes all the way! Carl Mckay shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
85.04
Alessandro De Francesco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Lima. Quim Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guerino Bianchini who gathers it comfortably.
87.18
Fabrizio Sarli makes a simple pass to Mark Fuser. Mark Fuser kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Lima. Quim Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Brooking. Eddie Brooking is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.04
Mark Fuser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Lima. Quim Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
25.8%
42.7%
31.5%
Scorers