Lecce-Hellas Verona 0-1, Ngonge's goal reopens the fight for salvation

Lecce, 7 May 2023 - TheGreece Verona he achieved a fundamental victory in terms of salvation. The Scala family imposed themselves on the Lecce, in the direct clash in the slums of the rankings of Serie A, on the weekend of the 34th day. Marco's team zaffaroni prevailed narrowly, 1-0, at the stadium Street of the Sea, thanks to the goal of ngonge scored in the 71st minute. In a tense match, due to the stakes, the Venetians were able to take three points which lift them out of third-to-last place. Now the Verona, in fact, is at 30, +3 from Spezia which occupies the last valid position for relegation to B series. The team of Baroni, however, remains stuck at 31 and is back in serious danger.

The starting lineups

The two Marcos on the bench, Baroni e zaffaroni, choose significantly different lineups for their respective teams. The Lecce chooses 4-3-3 with Falcone between the posts, Gendrey, Baschirotto, Umtiti and Gallo in defense. In the middle of the field there are Blin, Hjulmand and Oudin, while forward the trident is composed of Fatigue, Di Francesco e Ceesay. On the other hand theGreece Verona he prefers a three-man defense in front of the goalkeeper Montipo, composed by Dawidowicz, Hien and Magnani. In midfield Pharaohs and Lazovic they run on the full-field flanks, Tameze and Abildgaard make up the central block. Doubt and Verdi are the ones chosen to give support to the lone striker Djuric.

First half

Ready, go and goGreece Verona he begins by hitting the crossbar. In the second minute, in fact, Lazovic penetrates the left wing, puts it in the middle and Djuric he breaks well first of all, albeit in an unfortunate way. On the other side Gendrey he attempts a cross which practically becomes a shot, but the ball goes harmlessly over the crossbar. The guests became very dangerous again in the 10th minute, when Djuric once again scored another excellent assist from Lazovic, but this time finds the miracle of Falcone to deny him the goal. The team of zaffaroni keep pushing with intensity and the Lecce he struggled a lot to contain the offensive maneuvers of the Venetians. At minute 24 Verdi tries to resolve the match with the house specialty, the free kick, this time preparatory to providing an assist to his teammates: his attempt is good, but on the second Abildgard, forgotten by the Salento rearguard, is unable to reach the ball. At the half hour Doubt looks for Sunday's goal with a volley on the bank of Djuric, but kicking directly into the curve. The hosts returned to pour into the opponent's half of the pitch in the final minutes, when Cock look for the solution from outside which ends just above the crossbar Montipo. An enjoyable first half of the game, despite the rather tense nerves on the pitch, ended with a draw, goalless.

Second half

Starting to resume Falcone he made his first save in the 48th minute, on a poorly timed cross by Magnani that, for safety, the extreme defender of theGreece Verona pushes over the crossbar. By Francesco it lights up a minute later, in the 49th minute, with an escape on the left flank which favors a very interesting ball for Fatigue, who is anticipated at the last minute in the penalty area. On the resulting corner kick Angry he hits the near post very well, hits well but not enough, as the ball ends up just over. Now the Salento players park themselves in the Scaliger three-quarters: Gallo tries from afar without much luck or conviction, then By Francesco receives in the area, turns in a handkerchief and finishes by shooting into the corner. The Verona he returns to the attack in the 59th minute and comes close to scoring the lead. Verdi from the corner flag he puts in a nice ball for Abildgard, who, stationed at the far post, frames the goal and finds it Falcone who tells him no. Half an hour from the end too Magnani he attempts from twenty metres, but he fails to frame the home goalkeeper's goal. Montipo he has to commit in the 68th minute, when Cock breaks left again, puts a chocolate for Ceesay and the goalkeeper must come out at the right time to avert the danger. The match finally comes to an end in the 71st minute: ngonge he takes the ball, moves to twenty meters and makes a left-footed hole Falcone, also thanks to a deviation from baschirotto. Very important goal for the boys zaffaroni who now lead 1-0. The match escalates and the last emotions come in injury time. Hjulmand in the 91st minute he shoots too centrally from distance and Montipò blocks safely.

The match scoreboard

Lecce (4-3-3): Falcone; Gendrey, Baschirotto, Umtiti, Gallo; Blin (72' Gonzalez), Hjulmand, Oudin (83' Colombo); Strefezza, Ceesay, Di Francesco (72' Band). Coach: Baroni. Greece Verona (3-4-2-1): Montipò; Dawidowicz, Hien, Magnani; Faraoni (70' Depaoli), Tameze, Abildgaard, Lazovic (89' Terracciano); Duda (70' Sulemana), Verdi (65' Ngonge); Djuric. Coach: Zaffaroni. Markers: 71' Ngonge Referee: Davide Massa. Note - Ammonites: Pharaohs, Hjulmand, Abilgaard, Magnani, Oudin, Montipò, Ngonge Read also: Napoli-Fiorentina 1-0, Osimhen decides