In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Lecce showcased their resilience and attacking prowess to secure a crucial 3-1 away victory against Parma at the Ennio Tardini stadium. The match saw Lecce overturn an early deficit to claim three vital points in their battle for survival in Italy’s top flight.
The game began with Parma taking the lead through a penalty converted by Valeri after a VAR review spotted a handball by Baschirotto. However, Lecce’s response was swift and decisive. Nikola Krstovic, the Montenegrin striker, equalized with a well-placed header just minutes after Parma’s opener, setting the stage for an exciting second half.
The turning point of the match came in the 63rd minute when Santiago Pierotti finished off a clinical counterattack, assisted by the influential Krstovic. Lecce’s tactical discipline and determination were evident as they managed to maintain their lead despite Parma’s attempts to equalize.
In the dying moments of the game, Pierotti sealed the victory with his second goal, once again benefiting from Krstovic’s vision and passing ability. The Argentine’s double, coupled with Krstovic’s goal and two assists, highlighted Lecce’s offensive capabilities and teamwork.
This victory is particularly significant for Lecce, coming on the heels of two heavy defeats against Cagliari and Inter Milan. The win propels them up the Serie A table, providing a much-needed boost to their survival hopes. The result is even more impressive considering the imminent departure of young talent Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United.
For Parma, the defeat marks a continuation of their recent struggles, having now collected just two points from their last five matches. The loss at home will be a bitter pill to swallow, especially after their recent comeback against AC Milan at San Siro.
As Lecce’s 3,000 traveling fans celebrated the unexpected triumph, the final whistle was met with whistles from the home crowd, reflecting the growing concerns over Parma’s form.
Goals: Valeri (P) 34’, Krstovic (L) 36’, Pierotti (L) 63, 90+4’.
Parma (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Vogliacco, Valenti (69′ Hainaut), Leoni, Valeri; Sohm, Keita (69′ Almqvist); Cancellieri (75′ Ondrejka), Haj Mohamed (46′ Camara), Mihaila (45′ Bonny); Djuric.
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Guilbert, Baschirotto, Jean, Gallo; Pierret, Ramadani (56′ Coulibaly), Helgason; Pierotti, Krstovic, Karlsson (57′ Tete Morente).
