The Malta Independent 23 April 2024, Tuesday
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Serie B champions Lecce beat Salernitana 2-1 for first win

Associated Press Saturday, 17 September 2022, 06:58 Last update: about 3 years ago

Serie B champion Lecce won at Salernitana 2-1 on Friday for its first victory since returning to the top division.

Gabriel Strefezza scored the winner from beyond the area following a counterattack in the 83rd minute of the all-southern matchup.

Salernitana, coming off a 2-2 draw at Juventus, equalized when Lecce midfielder Joan Gonzàlez redirected a corner into his own net.

Gambia forward Assan Ceesay put Lecce ahead on a counterattack that he finished off by dribbling around the goalkeeper and slotting into an empty net from a sharp angle.

Salernitana remained 10th while Lecce moved up to 14th.

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