In a tense Serie A encounter, Lecce and Bologna battled to a goalless draw, with both sides experiencing moments of frustration and near-misses. The match was characterized by Lecce’s dominance in the first half, thwarted by the exceptional goalkeeping of Lukasz Skorupski, while Bologna’s late surge included a disallowed goal.
The visitors entered the match riding a wave of confidence, buoyed by their recent unbeaten streak in Serie A and a notable Coppa Italia victory. However, they were hampered by injuries to key players.
The game’s opening moments saw Lecce nearly capitalize on a defensive mix-up, but a crucial block denied them an early advantage. Skorupski then showcased his skills with a remarkable double save, first denying a clear-cut chance and then swiftly recovering to parry the follow-up attempt.
As the match progressed, the momentum shifted. Bologna began to assert themselves in the second half, with Santiago Castro attempting an audacious back-heel that was ultimately blocked. Despite increased possession, Bologna struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a resolute Lecce defence.
The match’s most dramatic moment came in the 87th minute when Thijs Dallinga thought he had broken the deadlock for Bologna. His close-range header found the net, but the joy was short-lived as the offside flag was raised and subsequently confirmed by VAR.
In the dying moments, Dallinga had one last chance to secure victory, but his header was expertly saved by Wladimiro Falcone, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate. This result left both teams reflecting on missed opportunities in a closely contested affair.
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Guilbert, Jean, Baschirotto, Gallo; Helgason (80′ Berisha), Ramadani (70′ Pierret), Coulibaly; Morente 70′ Karlsson), Krstovic, Pierotti (90′ N’Dri).
