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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,718 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ruggiero Magoni.


0.00
The first half starts with Lecce kicking off!
2.57
Gianluca Belardi picks a pass forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
9.06
Stephen Hughes plays the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benito Monetta who gathers it comfortably.
10.34
Ruggero Turrini knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.15
Nicola Mignani makes a simple pass to Carlo De Franceschi. Carlo De Franceschi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
24.56
Ruggero Turrini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.14
Jimmy Palladini surges forward with the ball. Jimmy Palladini passes the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi directs the ball goalwards with his head but Benito Monetta is on top of it.
28.48
Stephen Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.13
Ruggero Turrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.07
Ruggero Turrini comes in with a late challenge on Carlo De Franceschi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlo De Franceschi stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.46
Michele Di Canio takes a short throw-in bringing Gianluca Belardi into play. Gianluca Belardi passes the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.19
Franceco Nappi comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Porro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carmelo Porro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.04
Flavio Zironelli flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Voria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Voria flicks a high ball forward to Yann Marchal who takes it down. Yann Marchal tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Fabian N. Voria comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Hughes. The referee calls over Fabian N. Voria and warns him to calm down! Stephen Hughes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Fiorentina kick off the second half!
47.42
Gianluca Belardi threads the ball through to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benito Monetta with no chance!! Goal for Fiorentina!
51.46
Franceco Nappi comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Porro. Franceco Nappi is warned by the referee! Carmelo Porro runs off the knock.
53.16
Pedro Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora skips past Michelangelo Fortin! Mauro Ramora strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Carmelo Porro is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
54.32
Carmelo Porro kicks a strong pass forward to Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio flicks a high ball forward to Arnauld Bosi who takes it down. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benito Monetta who gathers it comfortably.
55.12
Pedro Gainza hits a low pass to Franceco Nappi. Franceco Nappi plays a quick one-two with Mauro Ramora and rushes in on goal... Franceco Nappi cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franceco Nappi!
59.46
Flavio Zironelli threads the ball through to Carlo De Franceschi. Carlo De Franceschi flicks a high pass forward to Yann Marchal who brings the ball under control. Yann Marchal makes a probing pass between the defence to Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball is deflected off Jimmy Palladini and goes out of play.
60.05
Pedro Gainza takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Fabian N. Voria rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.57
Ruggero Turrini knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.10
Gianluca Belardi comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Gainza. Gianluca Belardi is shown the yellow card! Pedro Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.15
Stephen Hughes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.02
Nicola Mignani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Voria. Fabian N. Voria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
83.14
Without breaking stride, Michele Di Canio plays the ball forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.22
Fabian N. Voria flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Nappi collects the pass. Franceco Nappi rushes past Carmelo Porro! Carmelo Porro hacks Franceco Nappi from behind! Penalty not given!!
87.32
Ruggero Turrini knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
90.00
Stephen Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. With a superhuman jump, Mauro Ruotolo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 35.632183908046 vs 64.367816091954
Play Area
Home team third: 28.74%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 27.59%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnauld Bosi of Fiorentina

Match Ratings

Match Ratings