Lecce wins the survival clash, 2-1 the final score against Monza. Giampaolo’s team started strong and scored after three minutes with Tete Morente, following a pass from Berisha. Shortly after, Krstovic missed a penalty that could have doubled the lead. Monza equalized thanks to an incredible own goal by Dorgu, who beat his goalkeeper with a lob in an attempt to head the ball. Before the break, Krstovic redeemed himself by scoring the 2-1 goal after a good play by Pierotti. In the second half, Monza tries to equalize, but Lecce resists despite some risks. A penalty initially awarded to the Salento team was revoked by VAR. With this victory, Lecce reaches 16 points, while Monza remains second to last with 10.
Despite the heavy defeat, in terms of standings, suffered in the direct clash against Lecce, Monza decided to move forward with Alessandro Nesta on the bench. The doubts emerged immediately after the final whistle at Via del Mare, but according to what was gathered by TMW Adriano Galliani and the owners of the Brianza club have chosen the line of trust and continuity.
Giampaolo’s words
“I never delude myself about anything, I don’t take anything for granted. You never get to be certain about anything. Then we’ll see in May. Today was a tough match, they are three important points but we still have to win several matches to reach the goal our goal. I’m not under any illusions, surprises are just around the corner. Tonight we’ll go home, rest and tomorrow we’ll start again be mentally strong to face every game in the best way. You have to play the games and you can even lose them, but you have to play them. Krstovic and Dorgu were good at putting their mistakes behind them and playing.”
Nesta’s words
“We went behind immediately and then they missed the penalty. They gave us the gift with the own goal and then we fell back. Today was an important step backwards, we were inferior. We wobbled a bit, we need to find compactness and solidity again. We shouldn’t be scared, the ranking is what it is and the players are starting to feel it. We shouldn’t panic, the way we play we can’t be frenetic. The fans have always been close to us, the club has always supported us Lecce not he did who knows what in terms of vehemence, we conceded a goal with a throw from 60 meters where we made a mistake.”