LECCE (ITALPRESS) – Lots of intensity but no goals between Lecce and Genoa. The 3 p.m. match of Serie A’s 19th day ends 0-0: a good point for Genoa, on its eighth draw of the season, Lecce is alongside Cagliari at 17 and moves up the standings after two consecutive defeats. Complex situation for Giampaolo’s team, which will have to look for the three points in a possible direct clash against Empoli on the next day. The Rossoblù, on the other hand, are at 20: in the home match with Parma another victory will be needed in order to give continuity to a good moment. The one at the Via del Mare was a hard-fought match, but above all a locked one: it was a continuous fight, a constant duel in midfield, with the guests managing the study phase without forcing the pace. The first real chance was the one packed by Krstovic, a violent conclusion from the distance that ended on the post to Leali’s left. But the opportunity of the match fell at Thorsby’s feet: Vitinha worked a nice ball on the right, but the Grifone midfielder kicked over the crossbar from two steps. On the rebound Pinamonti kicked first-time, but the former Sassuolo man also hit the crossbar. In the resumption the script did not change, the first flare-up being Dorgu’s in the 11th minute, but Leali countered with an excellent intervention. In the final part Lecce pushed a lot trying to exploit the outside lanes, good entry by Rebic who gave more weight to the Giallorossi attack. In the dying minutes Guilbert, with a conclusion from distance, tried the three-point shot, but the ball ended just over the crossbar. Fifth consecutive away result for the Ligurians (only bench for Balotell), while the hosts returned to scoring points and joined Cagliari at 17.- Photo Image -(ITALPRESS).
