On 23 December, one of the matches of the 17th round of the Italian football championship took place. Inter (Milan) and Lecce (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 17th round
Inter (Milan) - Lecce (Italy) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Y. Bisseck (43), Barella (43), Barella (43). Bisseck (43), Barella (78)
Warnings: Joan Gonzalez (16), Çalhanoglu (30), R. Piccoli (64), Pongracic (74).
In a thrilling Serie A match played at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Inter defeated Lecce 2-0. The match featured a number of exciting moments, from goals and yellow cards to substitutions and even a red card, keeping the fans in suspense. The first significant moment of the match came in the 16th minute when Lecce player J. Gonzalez received a yellow card for a foul. Soon after, in the 30th minute, Inter's H. Calhanoglu received a yellow card. Tensions continued to rise and only in the 43rd minute the first goal of the match was scored. Y. Bissek from Inter hit the net and put his team ahead - 1:0. The 1-0 score at half-time reflected Inter's dominant play, but Lecce were determined to equalise. However, a quick substitution at the start of the second half interfered with their plans. In the 46th minute, J. Gonzalez replaced M. Caba, adding fresh energy to the Lecce line-up. As the match progressed, the action heated up, and in the 64th minute Lecce player R. Piccoli received a yellow card. After that G. Strefecza was replaced by J. Rafia, which brought tactical changes to Lecce's attack. However, Inter maintained their position by making a substitution in the 75th minute. H. Calhanoglu was replaced by K. Asllani, which added to Lecce's attack. Asllani, which added spice to the midfield.
In the 78th minute Inter sealed the victory. N. Barella scored a sensational goal, increasing the gap to 2:0 and consolidating Inter's lead. Lecce's hopes faded when M. Pongračić received a yellow card in the 74th minute. The situation only worsened when L. Banda received a red card in the 84th minute, leaving Inter with ten men. "Inter took advantage of their opponents' misfortune by making two late substitutions in the 84th minute. M. Thuram and A. Sanchez came on the pitch, injecting fresh energy into the team. In response, Lecce also made substitutions: in the 86th minute, R. Udin and L. Venuti replaced players. Moments later, V. Gendry and N. Sansone also entered the game for Lecce, hoping to salvage something in the match. Towards the end of the game, both teams continued to struggle. In the 89th minute, Inter made two more substitutions: H. Mkhitaryan and D. Klaassen came on the pitch. As a result, Inter's 2-0 victory over Lecce demonstrated their superiority in Serie A. The goals, yellow cards, and goals made by Inter were the only goals of the game. With goals, yellow cards and a red card, the match was an exciting spectacle for football fans. As a result, Inter fans are jubilant and looking forward to the next match, while Lecce will surely learn from their defeat and try to bounce back in the upcoming matches.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Genoa - Inter, Atalanta - Lecce.
Inter | Lecce | |
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8 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
20 | Kicks | 11 |
3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
13 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
8 | Offences | 14 |
16 | Corners | 2 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
68% | Ball possession | 32% |
1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 1 |
5 | Keeper saves | 6 |
583 | Total assists | 272 |
523 | Accurate assists | 217 |
90% | Transmission accuracy | 80% |