Lecce celebrate first league win at the Tardini, Sottil the match-winner | OneFootball

Lecce secures their first victory of the season, doing so away from home by defeating Parma 1-0 thanks to a goal from former Fiorentina and Milan player Riccardo Sottil. It was an afternoon to remember for Eusebio Di Francesco’s team, who return to smiles after a difficult start and rediscover confidence in both their play and attitude.

Lecce holds firm and suffers little: Parma stopped, Falcone decisive at the end

At the “Tardini”, the Giallorossi coach chooses Stulic as the offensive terminal, supported by Pierotti and Sottil himself. On the other side, Carlos Cuesta relies on the attacking duo of Cutrone-Pellegrino. Parma starts strong and nearly takes the lead with Bernabè, but as the minutes pass, Lecce gains ground. In the 32nd minute, Suzuki makes a great save on Berisha’s shot, but six minutes later he has to give in: Gallo sets up Sottil, who with a dangerous cross-shot surprises the defense and finds the 1-0.

In the second half, the Giallorossi control the match with discipline and counterattack dangerously. Ndiaye loses a costly ball that allows Stulic to serve Pierotti, but Suzuki intervenes and keeps his team alive. Parma tries to react in the final minutes with Delprato and Cutrone, but without precision. The clearest chance comes in stoppage time with Britschgi, whose shot is met by a quick response from Falcone, once again decisive. With this win, Lecce catches up with Parma at five points and can look ahead to their next fixtures with greater confidence. Di Francesco thus regains the smile and defensive solidity he had asked for, while at the Tardini there remains the bitterness of a generous but not very clinical Parma.

Andrea Alati

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