Fiorentina opened the scoring against Lecce at the Via del Mare stadium. Jack Harrison scored 30 minutes into the first half. The visiting team took the lead 1-0.
The goal came after a good pass from Rolando Mandragora. Harrison received the ball inside the area and shot into the left corner. Lecce’s goalkeeper couldn’t help it. The match started just over half an hour ago and the viola is trying to maintain control.
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Harrison finishes after pass from Mandragora
The Fiorentina midfielder delivered a precise ball at the edge of the area. The English striker dominated and fired hard. The ball entered the left side of the goal.
Antes and Mandragora almost scored. Aos 29 minutes he dropped a bomb in the left corner. The Lecce goalkeeper made an impressive save. Fiorentina showed good movement from the first minutes. The players exchanged short passes and dictated the pace.
- Rolando Mandragora provided the pass for Harrison’s goal
- Jack Harrison shot into the left corner in the 30th minute
- Fiorentina controlled ball possession in the opening minutes
- Lecce tried to get to the right with Santiago Pierotti
David of Gea made at least two important interventions. Aos 20 minutes he came out quickly to cut off Lassana Coulibaly’s cross. The Spanish goalkeeper prevented the play from continuing inside the area.
Lecce presses but Fiorentina resists
Lecce created chances early. Aos 18 minutes Walid Cheddira headed in a free kick. An Fiorentina defender took the ball over the line. The shot came off the right side of the goal.
Konan Ndri also tried. Aos 13 minutes he went up after a corner. The header went to the left of the goal. Lecce took another corner in the same minute with Antonino Gallo. The visiting defense pulled away.
Santiago Pierotti committed a foul in the 21st minute. Referee Fabio Maresca called the infraction. Pouco before Lassana Coulibaly received inside the area in the 8th minute. The shot went wide of the right post.
Substituição early on Fiorentina
Paolo Vanoli needed to change the team in the 11th minute. Robin Gosens felt injured and left. Luís Francisco Balbo took its place. The change happened in the first half.
Roberto Piccoli was offside after 10 minutes. The Fiorentina attacker was ahead of the game. The game stopped for a few seconds.
Fiorentina continued to have good possession. The visitors exchanged passes quickly and advanced calmly. Lecce tried to react but found it difficult to break the mark.
Linha from the time of the main moves until 30 minutes
- 1′ – Partida starts on Via of Mare with Fiorentina giving the exit
- 3′ – Fiorentina controls the ball and exchanges quick passes
- 4′ – Santiago Pierotti commits a foul attack by Lecce
- 7′ – Antonino Gallo takes a corner but the defense heads it away
- 7′ – Danilo Veiga crosses from the wing and Lecce wins another corner
- 8′ – Lassana Coulibaly shoots inside the box but the ball goes wide
- 10′ – Roberto Piccoli is caught offside by Fiorentina
- 11′ – Robin Gosens injured leaves for Luís Francisco Balbo to enter
- 13′ – Konan Ndri heads a corner and sends it out
- 13′ – Antonino Gallo takes a corner after cutting the defense
- 18′ – Walid Cheddira heads after a foul but the defender saves on the line
- 20′ – Lassana Coulibaly tries to pass into the area and De Gea cuts it
- 21′ – Santiago Pierotti commits a foul and the referee scores
- 24′ – Nicolo Fagioli crosses but without danger to Lecce’s goal
- 25′ – Santiago Pierotti tries to dribble and the ball is cleared
- 29′ – Rolando Mandragora shoots hard and goalkeeper saves
- 30′ – Jack Harrison receives it from Mandragora and scores 0-1
The game remains open. Fiorentina maintains the minimum advantage. Lecce looks for a draw before the break.
De Gea holds the zero in Fiorentina’s goal
The Spanish goalkeeper was attentive. Ele reacted quickly in at least one play inside the area. Viola’s defense also helped by clearing dangerous crosses.
The match takes place by Série A. Lecce occupies a position at the bottom of the table. Fiorentina fights for points away from home.
Referee Fabio Maresca commands the confrontation. The Via and Mare stadium welcomes the teams this Monday afternoon. The first half still takes place with the viola leading the way.
