Serie A 26/27 · Round 6 · SUN, OCT 11
US Lecce vs Bologna FC match report: Bologna edge past Lecce for first win
Bologna FC won their first Serie A match of the season at the sixth attempt, beating US Lecce 2-1 at the Stadio Via del Mare. The away side led at half-time through Riccardo Orsolini and, after Lecce equalised, Jay Enem struck the winner.
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Final score
Bologna FC won 2-1 away to US Lecce. The half-time score was 0-1 to Bologna. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Riccardo Orsolini put Bologna ahead in the 17th minute, assisted by Nicolo Cambiaghi. This was Riccardo Orsolini's first Serie A goal for Bologna FC this season. Amar Ahmed Fatah equalised for Lecce in the 64th minute, assisted by Danilo Veiga. Jay Enem scored the winner for Bologna in the 75th minute, assisted by Nicolo Cambiaghi. This was Jay Enem's first Serie A goal for Bologna FC this season.
Match flow
US Lecce were on top for most of the first half. US Lecce were on top for most of the second half. US Lecce were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
US Lecce had 55% possession to Bologna's 45%. Lecce had 17 shots to Bologna's 7, with 3 on target to Bologna's 5. Lecce had 10 corners to Bologna's 3.
Discipline
US Lecce received 3 yellow cards. Bologna FC received 2 yellow cards. No red cards were shown. The match official was Luca J. Pairetto.
Streaks
Bologna FC won a Serie A match for the first time this season, at the 6th attempt.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Bologna FC the favourites, at an implied 48%; Bologna FC won the match.
What it means
US Lecce are 12th with 6 points and a goal difference of -6. Bologna FC are 13th with 5 points and a goal difference of -2.
Verdict
Bologna FC took their first win of the season despite US Lecce controlling territory for most of the match. Lecce had more possession and shots but Bologna were more clinical, scoring twice from five shots on target. The result lifts Bologna to 13th, one point behind Lecce in 12th.