Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Perugia. A crowd of 8,601 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Lecce and Perugia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stefano Vicari.


0.00
The first half starts with Lecce kicking off!
3.02
Tomas Antonioli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Antonioli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.55
Vito Maini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hapgood. Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Hapgood plays the ball forward to Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli shoots from distance. It's there!! Stefan Ziegenhagen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.36
Paolo Lo Gatto makes a simple pass to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.42
Yuri Van Ede knocks the ball forward to Jose E. Isolini. Jose E. Isolini flicks a high ball forward to Aldo Florio who takes it down. Aldo Florio whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Martins. Sebastiao Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Eugenio Zenoni keeps it out!
15.15
Ray Dalla Bona sees Colin Elliott in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.42
P. Gilberto Diliso threads the ball through to Jose E. Isolini. Jose E. Isolini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Elliott. Colin Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.20
Corrado Zanutta takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Liam Richards. Liam Richards runs straight at the opposition's defence. Liam Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Ottofaro but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.07
Yuri Van Ede threads a neat ball through to Jose E. Isolini. Jose E. Isolini brings the ball forward. Jose E. Isolini shoots from outside the area. Eugenio Zenoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
24.12
Niccolo Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Craig Booth. Craig Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.54
Niccolo Hapgood makes a simple pass to Craig Booth. Craig Booth lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.31
Albrecht Wallner comes in with a late challenge on Liam Richards. The referee calls over Albrecht Wallner and shows him a yellow card! Liam Richards runs off the knock.
34.24
Duccio Lombardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hapgood. Niccolo Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro whips in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.45
Corrado Zanutta passes the ball forward to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Booth. Craig Booth rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.19
Albrecht Wallner hits a low pass to Sebastiao Martins. Sebastiao Martins runs straight at the defence! Sebastiao Martins rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.55
P. Gilberto Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Ray Dalla Bona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ray Dalla Bona makes a beautiful solo run. Ray Dalla Bona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.10
Corrado Zanutta knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Booth. Craig Booth shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Stefan Ziegenhagen easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Perugia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Perugia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Perugia kick off the second half!
47.20
Albrecht Wallner threads a neat ball through to Aldo Florio. Aldo Florio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.09
Vito Maini makes a probing pass to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Christian Ottofaro controls it well on his chest. Christian Ottofaro shoots from 25 yards but Stefan Ziegenhagen reads it well. Superb keeping!
51.45
Vito Maini plays the ball forward to Corrado Zanutta. Corrado Zanutta chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Sassanelli. Roberto Sassanelli whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Stefan Ziegenhagen had no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
60.45
With vision, Duccio Lombardi plays the ball forward to Liam Richards. Liam Richards runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Liam Richards runs straight at the defence! Liam Richards looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stefan Ziegenhagen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.58
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Sassanelli who brings the ball under control. Roberto Sassanelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.10
Liam Richards barges into Ray Dalla Bona. The referee calls over Liam Richards and warns him to calm down! Ray Dalla Bona stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.34
Duccio Lombardi knocks the ball forward to Liam Richards. Liam Richards makes a probing pass to Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
71.19
Niccolo Hapgood takes it forward alone. Niccolo Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.07
Yuri Van Ede sees Jose E. Isolini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose E. Isolini knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Martins. Sebastiao Martins shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
78.33
Tomas Antonioli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Martins. Sebastiao Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Zenoni!
81.34
Jose E. Isolini catches Paolo Lo Gatto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Lo Gatto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.45
Duccio Lombardi hits a low pass to Daniel Oliver. Daniel Oliver darts forward. Daniel Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stefan Ziegenhagen with no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
87.16
Liam Richards flicks a high pass forward. Craig Booth controls it well on his chest. Craig Booth whips in a cross ball towards Christian Ottofaro. Christian Ottofaro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Yuri Van Ede happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
11
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Ottofaro of Lecce

Match Ratings