Lecce beat Empoli 3-1 on Saturday, 11 January 2025 in Serie A. The match was refereed by Daniele Chiffi. It was played at Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena.
First half: Lecce took an early lead at 6' when Tete Morente scored, with the assist credited to S. Pierotti, making the score 0-1. Lecce extended the lead at 11' when N. Krstović scored, with the assist credited to Tete Morente, making the score 0-2. Empoli made their 1st substitution at 21', with A. Ismajli replacing M. De Sciglio. Tete Morente received a yellow card for Lecce at 37'.
Second half: Empoli reduced the deficit at 47' when L. Cacace scored, with the assist credited to E. Gyasi, making the score 1-2. Lecce made their 1st substitution at 52', with Þ. Helgason replacing M. Kaba. B. Pierret received a yellow card for Lecce at 58'. Lecce made their 2nd substitution at 68', with S. Pierotti replacing K. Bonifazi. Empoli made their 2nd substitution at 75', with Y. Maleh replacing J. Fazzini. Empoli made their 3rd substitution at 80', with G. Pezzella replacing J. Sambia. Empoli made their 4th substitution at 80', with A. Grassi replacing L. Henderson. Lecce made their 3rd substitution at 82', with B. Pierret replacing Y. Ramadani. Lecce made their 4th substitution at 82', with Tete Morente replacing J. Karlsson. N. Krstović received a yellow card for Lecce at 83'. Lecce added a late goal to extend the lead at 90+1' when N. Krstović scored, with the assist credited to P. Dorgu, making the score 1-3.
Empoli used 4 substitutions while Lecce used 4 substitutions. Lecce got 3 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- Shots were tight (15-14).
- Possession was balanced (50%-50%).
