Match Report
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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 Pescara. A crowd of 18,978 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Bennardo.
0.00 
Pescara get the match underway!
3.13 
Roberto Caminero passes the ball forward to Amedeo De Ascentis. Amedeo De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Paolo Cinetto. 
4.43 
Paolo Cinetto threads the ball through to Garcia Duque Giorgetti. Without breaking stride, Garcia Duque Giorgetti plays the ball forward to Filipe Neves. Filipe Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Medina who gathers it comfortably. 
9.57 
Garcia Duque Giorgetti sees Paul Schäfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Schäfer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick. 
10.11 
Joao Tavares catches Patricio Lozano on the ankles. The referee calls over Joao Tavares and warns him to calm down! Patricio Lozano gets up, but that knock is affecting his game. 
12.52 
Filipe Neves hits a low pass to Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Valtolina. Davide Valtolina jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved! 
16.38 
Roberto Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Gennaro Ivan Padalino shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping! 
20.10 
Patrick Dacourt hits a low pass to Amedeo De Ascentis. Amedeo De Ascentis knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Dacourt. Patrick Dacourt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Nicola C. Pinardi and the loose ball is cleared up field. 
21.00 
Joao Tavares sees Paul Schäfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Schäfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!! 
22.09 
Garcia Duque Giorgetti flicks a high pass forward. Joao Tavares collects the pass. Joao Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Giorgetti. Garcia Duque Giorgetti knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out! 
26.15 
Emanuele Calaiò makes a strong solo run forward. Emanuele Calaiò plays the ball forward to Patrick Dacourt. Patrick Dacourt shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gian Paolo Madonna smothers it! 
34.42 
Ivan Giannichedda flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Padalino who takes it down. Gennaro Ivan Padalino flicks a high pass forward to Eusebio Sanna who brings the ball under control. Eusebio Sanna shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out! 
40.31 
Emanuele Calaiò deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dacourt. Patrick Dacourt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara advances inside the box! Guerino Di Cara cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gian Paolo Madonna easily smothers it! 
42.44 
Showing  composure, Vinicio E. Capezzuto plays the ball forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero takes it forward alone. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo De Ascentis. Amedeo De Ascentis knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide! 
45.00 
With some swift thinking, Ivan Giannichedda plays the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Gennaro Ivan Padalino takes it forward alone. Gennaro Ivan Padalino whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! 
45.00 
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Lecce start the second half!
47.29
Bram Cas comes in with a late challenge on Gennaro Ivan Padalino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gennaro Ivan Padalino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock. 
48.46
Gennaro Ivan Padalino sees Eusebio Sanna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eusebio Sanna plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Dacourt and advances towards the goal... Eusebio Sanna muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! 
51.27
Gennaro Ivan Padalino passes the ball forward to Roberto Caminero. Roberto Caminero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman! 
53.55
Garcia Duque Giorgetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Davide Valtolina. Davide Valtolina finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping! 
55.14
Patricio Lozano knocks the ball forward to Patrick Dacourt. Patrick Dacourt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Gennaro Ivan Padalino whips in a cross ball towards Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Gian Paolo Madonna. What a save! 
59.02
Garcia Duque Giorgetti makes a simple pass to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post! 
60.54
Amedeo De Ascentis hits a low pass to Eusebio Sanna. Eusebio Sanna lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo De Ascentis. Amedeo De Ascentis heads the ball goalwards. Gian Paolo Madonna is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! 
65.49
Bram Cas flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Giorgetti collects the pass. Garcia Duque Giorgetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Patricio Lozano. 
67.50
Pescara are dictating the run of play here today. 
69.27
Paolo Cinetto decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Cinetto flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Neves who takes it down. Filipe Neves whips in a cross ball towards Joao Tavares. Joao Tavares makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd! 
71.41
Paul Schäfer flicks a high pass forward to Davide Valtolina who brings the ball under control. Davide Valtolina lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Giorgetti. Garcia Duque Giorgetti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman! 
72.32
Eusebio Sanna flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo De Ascentis. Amedeo De Ascentis shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd! 
73.51
Moreno De Icco threads a neat ball through to Filipe Neves. Filipe Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide! 
75.25
Garcia Duque Giorgetti threads a neat ball through to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Medina who gathers it comfortably. 
79.13
Roberto Caminero plays the ball forward to Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Patrick Dacourt through on goal. Some superb footwork from Patrick Dacourt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gian Paolo Madonna gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping! 
81.12
Emanuele Calaiò knocks the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Gennaro Ivan Padalino flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Caminero collects the pass. Roberto Caminero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence. 
85.30
Showing  composure, Roberto Caminero plays the ball forward to Guerino Di Cara. Guerino Di Cara whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Ivan Padalino. Gennaro Ivan Padalino is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! 
90.00
Nicola C. Pinardi threads a neat ball through to Garcia Duque Giorgetti. Garcia Duque Giorgetti threads a neat ball through to Moreno De Icco. Moreno De Icco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence. 
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gennaro Ivan Padalino of Pescara | 
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gian Paolo Madonna (GK)
7
2. Paolo Cinetto (DEF)
6
3. Bram Cas (DEF)
5
4. Nicola C. Pinardi (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Scheffler (DEF)
6
6. Moreno De Icco (MID)
6
7. Garcia Duque Giorgetti (MID)
7
8. Davide Valtolina (ATT)
6
9. Paul Schäfer (ATT)
6
10. Joao Tavares (ATT)
6
11. Filipe Neves (ATT)
6
12. Edgar Gentile (GK)
0
13. Angelo Berti (GK)
0
14. Manuel Mazzola (MID)
0
1. Oscar Medina (GK)
6
2. Ivan Giannichedda (DEF)
6
3. Emanuele Calaiò (DEF)
6
4. Vinicio E. Capezzuto (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Lozano (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Dacourt (MID)
7
7. Roberto Caminero (MID)
7
8. Gennaro Ivan Padalino (MID)
9
9. Eusebio Sanna (ATT)
8
10. Amedeo De Ascentis (ATT)
7
11. Guerino Di Cara (ATT)
8
12. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
0
13. Abel Teixeira (DEF)
0
14. Andrez Petruzzi (MID)
0
 
 









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