The Cinematic goals from Krstovic it could have been the chapter of salvation from virtual to almost concrete, but Monza’s stubbornness starting from the next kick-off prevented it. Pessina scores his third goal as a former player against Lecce and sets the score at 1-1, which is summarily correct based on what we saw on the pitch. The point is however another step forward for Gotti’s team, who regret having missed the third clean sheet in a row, but continue to rack up points.
The late penalty scored by Pessina unbalances in favor of Monza the amount of xG: 1.33 to 0.86. Not high digits denoting the tacticalism of a match well prepared by the two coaches. The 0-0 was only broken in the 92nd minute with Krstovic’s strike and the match could very well have gone goalless. The shot count smiles at Lecce: 12-9 overall, 4-1 on target (2-1 on target from the penalty area). Goal opportunities (4-5) and key passes (3-5) were slightly in favor of Monza. Ball possession was balanced: Lecce at 46%, Monza at 54%. Curiously, very few dead balls available to the hosts. 0-5 on corners.
Both teams performed well in the build-up, maintaining one accuracy of passes above 80 percent (82% Lecce, 81% Monza) with more verticality centered by the guests (159 to 108). On the trocar, Birindelli and Pessina were the leaders for successful passes, 10. Also on the shields Bondo: 4 shots, as much as Krstovic, and 2 dribbles, including in the action which, with the exception of Pessina’s penalty, generated Monza’s only shot, Colpani’s half-time shot wide.
Lecce-Monza 1-1 is another football lesson Marin Pongracic. The central defender was the fulcrum of Lecce: 91 balls played (ahead of Pablo Marì with 81 and Baschirotto with 79), 19 successful forward passes, 6 recoveries and a good 94% pass accuracy. 7 recoveries for Baschirotto, above enough, and Gallo, an element that surprises with continuous improvements and physical condition even at the end of the match. Baschirotto and Gallo were the two Giallorossi. The cover is the solitary action concluded with the central shot, saved by Di Gregorio.
