Match report
Lecce Defeats Mantova 2-1 in Coppa Italia Thriller
Lecce
2–1
FT
Mantova
Aug 12, 2024
Lecce held off a spirited comeback from Mantova to secure a 2-1 victory in their Coppa Italia clash on Sunday, thanks to goals from Kialonda Gaspar and N. Krstovic. Despite going down by two players due to yellow cards early in the second half, Mantova managed to pull one back through Dario Bragantini but ultimately couldn't overcome Lecce's resilient defense.
Key Facts
- • Lecce 2–1 Mantova (Coppa Italia)
- • Kialonda Gaspar scored first for Lecce in the 14th minute, assisted by A. Gallo.
- • Mantova's Matteo Solini and A. Fiori were given yellow cards in quick succession at 29' and 50'.
- • Dario Bragantini narrowed the deficit to 1-1 for Mantova with a goal in the 73rd minute, assisted by D. Wieser.
- • Nikola Krstovic scored Lecce's second goal in the 86th minute, sealing their victory.
Lineups
Lecce
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 30 W. Falcone (G)
- 17 V. Gendrey (D)
- 4 Kialonda Gaspar (D)
- 6 F. Baschirotto (D)
- 25 A. Gallo (D)
- 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 75 B. Pierret (M)
- 7 Tete Morente (M)
- 8 H. Rafia (M)
- 13 P. Dorgu (M)
- 9 N. Krstović (F)
Substitutes
- 5 M. Berisha
- 22 L. Banda
- 36 F. Marchwiński
- 50 S. Pierotti
- 10 R. Oudin
- 28 S. Esposito
- 32 J. Samooja
- 42 V. Addo
- 1 C. Früchtl
- 27 E. McJannet
- 98 A. Borbei
- 23 R. Burnete
- 14 Þ. Helgason
Mantova
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Festa (G)
- 27 T. Maggioni (D)
- 13 F. Brignani (D)
- 4 M. Solini (D)
- 23 E. Panizzi (D)
- 28 M. Muroni (M)
- 8 S. Burrai (M)
- 14 F. Galuppini (M)
- 70 M. Aramu (M)
- 11 A. Fiori (M)
- 19 L. Mancuso (F)
Substitutes
- 30 D. Bragantini
- 10 D. Wieser
- 7 D. Mensah
- 21 S. Trimboli
- 18 F. Ruocco
- 5 A. Redolfi
- 12 L. Sonzogni
- 16 F. Botti
- 6 C. Bani
- 29 S. Cella
- 87 S. De Maio
- 17 N. Radaelli
- 20 G. Fedel
- 24 F. Artioli
- 9 A. Debenedetti
Timeline
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14' Lecce Goal · Normal GoalKialonda Gaspar · Assist: A. Gallo
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29' Mantova Card · Yellow CardMatteo Solini
Foul
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50' Mantova Card · Yellow CardA. Fiori
Foul
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60' Lecce subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Pierret · On: M. Berisha
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60' Lecce subst · Substitution 2Off: Tete Morente · On: Lameck Banda
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60' Lecce subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Rafia · On: F. Marchwiński
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67' Mantova subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Aramu · On: D. Bragantini
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67' Mantova subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Galuppini · On: D. Wieser
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71' Mantova Card · Yellow CardS. Burrai
Foul
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73' Mantova subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Mensah
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73' Mantova subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Muroni · On: S. Trimboli
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73' Mantova Goal · Normal GoalD. Bragantini · Assist: D. Wieser
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76' Lecce Var · Goal cancelledKialonda Gaspar
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78' Lecce subst · Substitution 4Off: Patrick Dorgu · On: S. Pierotti
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80' Mantova subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Fiori · On: F. Ruocco
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86' Lecce Goal · Normal GoalN. Krstovic · Assist: Lameck Banda
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90' Lecce subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Krstovic · On: R. Oudin
Match Stats
| Stat | Lecce | Mantova |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 88% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 23 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 336 | 605 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 289 | 532 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Lecce took an early lead when Kialonda Gaspar netted in the 14th minute with a well-placed finish, giving Lecce confidence.
- ▸ Mantova's efforts were hampered by two yellow cards to Matteo Solini and A. Fiori before halftime, limiting their attacking options.
- ▸ Dario Bragantini's goal in the 73rd minute provided Mantova with a brief glimmer of hope but ultimately wasn't enough as Nikola Krstovic's late strike secured Lecce’s win.