Coulibaly, Banda fire Lecce to win, Falcone saves pen, Torino woes | OneFootball

Lecce celebrates once again in front of its home crowd by beating Torino 2-1 in the match of the 13th round of Serie A, played at the Via del Mare.

Serie A, the early match: Coulibaly and Banda give Lecce three points, Falcone shines on penalty, Torino in crisis

Di Francesco’s team took advantage of a mere two-minute blackout from the Granata to score two consecutive goals and secure three crucial points in the fight for survival.

Lecce takes the lead immediately: two goals in two minutes

The match was unlocked between the 20th and 22nd minutes of the first half thanks to a lightning performance from the Salentini. From a Berisha corner, Coulibaly slotted the ball in at the far post, taking advantage of a distracted Granata defense and rendering Maripan’s bicycle kick useless. Torino barely had time to react before Banda, again assisted by Berisha, doubled the lead with a precise diagonal shot behind the defenders.

Torino reacts, but Falcone shuts the door

Baroni’s side tried to get back into the match, finding a glimmer of hope in the 57th minute with Che Adams, but it wasn’t enough. In stoppage time, a crucial episode could have reopened the match: a foul in the box on Coco and a penalty for the Granata. Asllani stepped up to the spot, but Lecce’s goalkeeper Falcone made a decisive save, stopping the shot and sealing the victory for Lecce.

Falcone’s performance and team management

In addition to the goals by Coulibaly and Banda, it was Falcone’s performance that made the difference. The goalkeeper saved the team on several occasions, showing great confidence between the posts and leadership on the field. Di Francesco’s team, despite some individual errors, showed focus and organization, making the most of the chances created by Berisha and the midfield.

Torino in crisis

The negative period continues for Torino: five matches without a win, inconsistent performances, and a mental state that seems fragile. Baroni’s team tried to react by bringing on Zapata and seeking more aggression, but Lecce’s defense and Falcone’s reliability prevented any comeback.

Match summary and main statistics

Scorers: 20’ Coulibaly (L), 22’ Banda (L), 57’ Che Adams (T)

Booked: Ramadani, Veiga, Coulibaly (L); Casadei, Coco, Ngonge (T)

Sent off: none

Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone 8; Veiga 6, Gaspar 6.5, Tiago Gabriel 6, Gallo 6.5; Coulibaly 6.5, Ramadani 6, Berisha 7 (37’ st Kaba n/a); Pierotti 5.5 (20’ st Sottil 6), Stulic 5 (47’ st Ndaba n/a), Banda 6.5 (20’ st Tete Morente 5). Coach: Di Francesco 6.5.

Torino (3-5-2): Israel 6; Tameze 5.5 (15’ st Ngonge 6), Maripan 5.5, Coco 6; Pedersen 6 (25’ st Lazaro 6), Casadei 5.5, Asllani 5, Gineitis 5.5 (37’ Zapata 6.5), Nkounkou 5 (25’ st Masina 6); Vlasic 5 (25’ st Aboukhlal 6), Adams 6.5. Coach: Baroni 5.5.

Referee: Mariani

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