In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Lecce emerged victorious against Venezia with a 1-0 win, thanks to a late goal from Piero Dorgu. The match, held at the Pierluigi Penzo Stadium, marked a successful debut for Lecce’s new manager Marco Giampaolo, who saw his team climb out of the relegation zone.
From the outset, Venezia dominated the first hour of play. They created several scoring opportunities, with players like Oristanio and Idzes coming close to breaking the deadlock. Idzes hit the crossbar in the first half, while Lecce’s goalkeeper, Wladimiro Falcone, made crucial saves against attempts from Busio and Duncan. Despite Venezia’s pressure, they were unable to convert their chances into goals.
As the match progressed into the second half, Lecce began to find their rhythm. Giampaolo made strategic substitutions, bringing on Rebic to replace the ineffective Krstovic. This change proved pivotal as Lecce shifted to a 3-4-3 formation, allowing them to gain more control in midfield and push forward effectively.
The turning point came in the 70th minute when Gallo made a brilliant run down the left flank. He evaded Venezia’s defense and delivered a precise cross to Dorgu, who finished coolly with his weaker foot into the far corner of the net. This goal not only secured three vital points for Lecce but also marked a significant moment for Giampaolo in his first match at the helm.
Despite trailing, Venezia continued to press for an equalizer. Pohjanpalo had a golden opportunity to level the score but failed to capitalize on an open goal. As Lecce defended their lead, Baschirotto and Gaspar stepped up to thwart Venezia’s final attempts.
The victory is a significant boost for Lecce as they look to build momentum under their new coach. Meanwhile, Venezia will need to regroup after a performance that showcased their potential but ultimately lacked the finishing touch.
Goals: 70’ Dorgu (L)
Venezia (3-5-2): Stankovic; Idzes, Svoboda, Sverko; Zampano (74’ Yeboah), Busio, Nicolussi Caviglia (74’ Haps), Duncan, Ellertsson; Oristanio, Pohjanpalo.
Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Guilbert, Baschirotto, Gaspar, Gallo; Coulibaly, Ramadani, Rafia (78’ Helgason); Dorgu, Krstovic ( 55’ Rebic), Pierotti.
