Udinese beats Lecce in a low-scoring match
Udinese beat Lecce 1-0 in a Serie A match played at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine. The game was characterized by a lack of goalscoring opportunities and a slow pace.
The first half was quite even, although Udinese had more possession of the ball. The only notable action of the first 45 minutes was the yellow card that K. Ehizibue of Udinese saw in the 28th minute.
Lecce started the second half with more energy and had a few chances to score, but they couldn’t get past Udinese’s defense. Instead, it was the home side who managed to open the scoring in the 75th minute thanks to a goal by J. Zemura.
Lecce tried to react, but they couldn’t find a way to equalize the score.
Match statistics:
* Udinese: 56% possession, 11 shots (3 on target, 4 off target), 5 corners, 12 fouls, 2 yellow cards, None red cards.
* Lecce: 44% possession, 9 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 0 corners, 16 fouls, 2 yellow cards, None red cards.
Despite the victory, Udinese did not convince with their play and were inaccurate in attack. Lecce, for their part, did not take advantage of the few chances to score that they had and paid dearly for their lack of effectiveness.
Substitutions udinese: at minute 46 K. Davis came in and Brenner went out., at minute 67 H. Kamara came in and K. Ehizibue went out., at minute 78 A. Atta came in and O. Zarraga went out., at minute 78 I. Bravo came in and L. Lucca went out., at minute 90 J. Abankwah came in and J. Zemura went out.
Substitutions lecce: at minute 63 H. Rafia came in and B. Pierret went out., at minute 63 S. Pierotti came in and A. Rebic went out., at minute 79 R. Oudin came in and F. Guilbert went out., at minute 79 Tete Morente came in and Y. Ramadani went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Udinese
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Lecce
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