Lecce and Parma played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a dramatic match that saw Lecce squander a 2-0 lead in stoppage time. The game was filled with action, with both teams reduced to 10 men at different points during the match.
Lecce had been on a positive run of form, having beaten Cagliari and held Torino in their previous matches. However, they were dealt a blow with key players like Medon Berisha, Nicola Sansone, Joan Gonzalez, and Mohamed Kaba sidelined due to injuries. Patrick Dorgu, who had returned from suspension, was expected to lead the line for Lecce.
On the other hand, Parma had suffered back-to-back defeats against Napoli and Udinese after fumbling leads in both games. Their squad was also depleted with players like Mandela Keita, Nahuel Estevez, Emanuele Valeri, Mateusz Kowalski, Adrian Benedyczak, and Gabriele Charpentier out due to bans or injuries.
The match started with both teams looking to assert their dominance, but it was Lecce who took the lead through Nikola Krstovic. However, Parma fought back and equalized through Pontus Almqvist, before Antoine Hainaut scored a dramatic late equalizer to salvage a point for his team.
The first half of the match saw Lecce take the lead through a goal from Nikola Krstovic. However, Parma responded strongly and created several chances to equalize. Lecce’s goalkeeper, Wladimiro Falcone, made several crucial saves to keep his team in the lead.
Patrick Dorgu extended Lecce’s lead with a well-taken goal, but their joy was short-lived as Frederic Guilbert was shown a red card for a reckless challenge off the ball. Parma took advantage of their numerical superiority and pulled a goal back through Pontus Almqvist.
As the game entered stoppage time, Lecce looked to hold on to their lead, but Antoine Hainaut had other ideas. The Parma midfielder rose highest to head home a late equalizer and secure a point for his team.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams showing great fighting spirit and determination throughout the game. Lecce will be disappointed to have let their lead slip, while Parma will be pleased with their resilience to come back and salvage a point.
Overall, it was a thrilling encounter between two evenly matched teams, and the fans were treated to an exciting spectacle of football. The result leaves both Lecce and Parma with plenty to work on as they look to improve their performances in the upcoming matches.