Match report
Spezia Holds Off Lecco 1-1 in Serie B Clash
Spezia
1–1
FT
Lecco
Apr 6, 2024
In a closely contested encounter, Spezia managed to hold off the tenacious efforts of Lecco as both teams settled for a 1-1 draw in their Serie B fixture on April 6th. Petko Hristov opened the scoring for Spezia in the 12th minute with an assist from Salvatore Esposito, but N. Buso ensured parity by equalizing for Lecco at the 41st-minute mark following an assist from Alessandro Caporale.
Key Facts
- • Petko Hristov (Spezia) scored in the 12th minute, assisted by Salvatore Esposito.
- • N. Buso (Lecco) equalized for Lecco at the 41st-minute mark with an assist from Alessandro Caporale.
- • A. Sersanti received a red card and two yellow cards during the match for Lecco.
- • Spezia made multiple substitutions throughout, including Dimitrios Nikolaou replacing G. Tanco in the 46th minute.
Lineups
Spezia
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Zoet (G)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
- 14 L. Vignali (M)
- 8 Á. Nagy (M)
- 10 S. Esposito (M)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 99 D. Verde (F)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (F)
- 16 D. Falcinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 5 G. Tanco
- 29 F. Cassata
- 9 F. Esposito
- 80 R. Kouda
- 24 L. Moro
- 11 T. Cipot
- 15 N. Pietra
- 33 I. Gelashvili
- 21 G. Corradini
- 77 N. Bertola
- 40 P. Zovko
- 36 P. Candelari
Lecco
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 E. Lamanna (G)
- 32 F. Lepore (D)
- 2 V. Celjak (D)
- 6 A. Bianconi (D)
- 17 A. Caporale (D)
- 8 A. Sersanti (M)
- 5 D. Degli Innocenti (M)
- 27 A. Ioniţă (M)
- 21 G. Crociata (F)
- 90 A. Novakovich (F)
- 99 N. Buso (F)
Substitutes
- 96 G. Galli
- 14 V. Parigini
- 7 G. Lunetta
- 29 M. Listkowski
- 45 R. Inglese
- 83 M. Lemmens
- 1 R. Melgrati
- 81 G. Beretta
- 44 D. Guglielmotti
- 26 M. Frigerio
- 13 E. Capradossi
- 11 H. Salomaa
Timeline
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12' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalPetko Hristov · Assist: Salvatore Esposito
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31' Lecco Card · Yellow CardA. Sersanti
Foul
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41' Lecco Goal · Normal GoalN. Buso · Assist: Alessandro Caporale
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46' Spezia Card · Yellow CardG. Tanco
Foul
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: Dimitrios Nikolaou · On: G. Tanco
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48' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Bandinelli
Foul
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57' Lecco Card · Yellow CardA. Novakovich
Foul
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61' Lecco Card · Yellow CardEugenio Lamanna
Time wasting
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63' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: Luca Vignali · On: F. Cassata
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63' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: Diego Falcinelli · On: F. Esposito
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66' Lecco Card · Yellow CardA. Sersanti
Foul
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66' Lecco Card · Red CardA. Sersanti
Foul
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70' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Bandinelli · On: Rachid Kouda
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70' Lecco subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ioniţă · On: G. Galli
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77' Lecco subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Buso · On: V. Parigini
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77' Lecco subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Degli Innocenti · On: G. Lunetta
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78' Lecco Card · Yellow CardG. Crociata
Foul
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83' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Nagy · On: L. Moro
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84' Lecco Card · Yellow CardV. Parigini
Persistent fouling
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84' Lecco subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Crociata · On: M. Listkowski
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85' Lecco subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Novakovich · On: R. Inglese
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88' Lecco Card · Yellow CardV. Celjak
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Spezia | Lecco |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 354 | 378 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 49% | 51% |
| Accurate Passes | 287 | 299 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Petko Hristov's early goal gave Spezia a crucial lead but Lecco responded quickly with an equalizer from N. Buso, keeping the momentum.
- ▸ A. Sersanti of Lecco received his second yellow card and was subsequently sent off in the 66th minute, significantly impacting Lecco's defensive efforts.