Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Crotone. A crowd of 9,761 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crotone appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Anselmo Troise.


0.00
Lecce start the match!
2.40
Oscar Borriello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani advances inside the box! Franceco Viviani takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
3.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Banchelli plays the ball forward to Oscar Borriello. Oscar Borriello threads a neat ball through to Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani plays a one-two with Gianfranco Locatelli and rushes in on goal... Franceco Viviani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Adriano Pisanu blocks the shot!
10.51
Vinicio E. Martusciello catches P. Gilberto Goretti on the ankles. The referee calls over Vinicio E. Martusciello and warns him to calm down! P. Gilberto Goretti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Moreno Taglialatela breaks forward. Moreno Taglialatela flicks a high ball forward to Juan Garrido who takes it down. Juan Garrido plays a quick one-two with Emanuele Maldini and rushes in on goal... Juan Garrido makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.55
Lamberto Campolonghi clumsily knocks into Gianmarco Oshadogan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianmarco Oshadogan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.18
Eddy Orocini makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Ambrosetti. Oscar Jr. Ambrosetti sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Jr. Ambrosetti whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
21.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.41
Alfredo Banchelli kicks a strong pass forward to Vinicio E. Martusciello. Vinicio E. Martusciello threads a neat ball through to Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani shoots from 25 yards but David Rimondini is on top of it.
32.54
Adriano Pisanu passes the ball forward to Jamal Hertog. Jamal Hertog flicks a high pass forward. Juan Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Garrido shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.11
Oscar Borriello flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.37
Eddy Orocini flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Borriello. Oscar Borriello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani plays a one-two with Lamberto Campolonghi and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Franceco Viviani provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.55
Oscar Borriello knocks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Campolonghi. Lamberto Campolonghi plays a one-two with Franceco Viviani and rushes in on goal... Lamberto Campolonghi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.43
P. Gilberto Goretti surges forward with the ball. P. Gilberto Goretti puts a great ball through. Juan Garrido runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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. Crotone also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crotone kick off the second half!
47.19
P. Gilberto Goretti flicks a high pass forward to Emanuele Maldini who brings the ball under control. Emanuele Maldini knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
48.55
P. Gilberto Goretti clumsily knocks into Vinicio E. Martusciello. The referee calls over P. Gilberto Goretti and shows him a yellow card! Vinicio E. Martusciello stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.21
Mariano Porchia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Locatelli. Gianfranco Locatelli shoots from 20 yards. Gianfranco Locatelli scores for Crotone!!
53.46
Patricio Hidalgo hacks Vinicio E. Martusciello from behind! The referee calls over Patricio Hidalgo and warns him to calm down! Vinicio E. Martusciello runs off the knock.
54.45
Adriano Pisanu kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Goretti. P. Gilberto Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emanuele Maldini. Emanuele Maldini shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Damiano Ciullo. What a great pair of hands!
59.49
Moreno Taglialatela brings the ball forward. Moreno Taglialatela flicks a high pass forward. Juan Garrido controls it well on his chest. Juan Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
63.57
Jamal Hertog threads the ball through to Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni edges inside the box! Cataldo Biagioni side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.43
Vinicio E. Martusciello darts forward. Vinicio E. Martusciello plays a perfect one-two with Lamberto Campolonghi and rushes in on goal... Patricio Hidalgo hacks Vinicio E. Martusciello from behind! That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
65.43
The referee points to the spot..
66.50
Lamberto Campolonghi takes a slow run up. It's there!! David Rimondini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.29
Oscar Borriello flicks the ball to his team mate, Lamberto Campolonghi. Lamberto Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moreno Taglialatela.
73.45
Oscar Borriello chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Lamberto Campolonghi through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Lamberto Campolonghi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
77.07
Lecce have made 2 substitutions with Benito Servidei replacing Moreno Taglialatela and Kewullay Memmo replacing Emanuele Maldini .Crotone appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-3-2 formation.
78.13
Adriano Pisanu breaks forward. Adriano Pisanu runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adriano Pisanu whips in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.12
Gianfranco Locatelli flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Viviani collects the pass. Franceco Viviani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Franceco Viviani clumsily knocks into Patricio Hidalgo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Hidalgo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.04
Mariano Porchia flicks a high pass forward. Lamberto Campolonghi collects the pass. Lamberto Campolonghi whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Viviani. Franceco Viviani flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
90.00
Fabrizio Biancone makes a beautiful solo run. Fabrizio Biancone finds some space and shoots from distance. Fabrizio Biancone scores for Lecce!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
31.6%
46.1%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Garrido of Lecce