One point that nearly ensures Verona’s survival, while Lecce still needs to sweat
First half: Lecce more determined, Krstovic scores
At the Bentegodi stadium, Verona and Lecce end in a 1-1 draw that mostly pleases the home side. The visitors looked sharper early on, with Morente testing Montipò. Soon after, the Spaniard turned into an assistman, providing a perfect cross for Krstovic, who headed it in at minute 23 to put Lecce in front.
Verona reacts, Coppola finds the equalizer
After going behind, Hellas raised the intensity and began creating chances, even while exposing themselves to counter-attacks. The equalizer came in the 41st minute thanks to Coppola, who headed home from a great Suslov cross to make it 1-1.
Second half: both teams come close
After the break, chances came from both sides. Krstovic nearly scored again with a header, while Falcone had to be sharp to save a dangerous Serdar strike. Coppola nearly scored a second header, and on the other end, Banda missed a golden opportunity after a great ball from Pierotti.
Verona nearly safe, Lecce must dig deeper
This draw brings Verona very close to safety, while Lecce must keep pushing in the next matches to ensure their stay in Serie A. Gotti’s men showed character, but still lack the final touch to close games.
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