There are victories that remain in the memory and successes that, years later, seem to trace the past. Lecce returned to winning ways at Parma’s Tardini after fourteen years, bringing back to mind the blow of Feb. 2, 2011, when a dart by Ernesto Chevanton in the 92nd minute gave the Giallorossi three very heavy points in view of salvation.
If then it was a goal in the second half that decided the challenge, this time the Salentini found their way to success with a less suffered but equally decisive finale. The match had gone uphill for Lecce, forced to chase after the hosts’ lead. But, as in 2011, the Giallorossi did not give up. Nikola Krstovic signed the equalizing goal, while Pierotti’s double addressed and closed out the match for good.
Two victories distant in time but similar in importance: then as now, Lecce was seeking crucial points for salvation. If the shot signed by Chevanton helped keep alive the dream of staying in Serie A, the Pierotti-Krstovic tagged success may represent a crucial turning point in the fight not to relegate.
The Tardini confirmed itself as a field with a special flavor for Lecce, capable of exalting itself in the key moments of the season. And now, with three more points in the standings, Giampaolo’s team can look forward to the continuation of the championship with confidence, knowing that they have in their DNA the grit to fight until the last second.
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