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US Lecce Serie A season preparations

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US Lecce began their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 victory against Venezia at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. The win was secured through goals from Olaf Gorter, playing in his debut as a starter, and Tiago Gabriel, who scored in the 82nd minute. Despite the scoreline, Venezia maintained significant pressure, particularly in the first half. However, their efforts were hampered by VAR interventions, which disallowed a goal by Correia for a handball and overturned an equalizer by Toma Basic due to an offside position. Lecce goalkeeper Wladimir Falcone was instrumental in the win, performing several critical saves to preserve the clean sheet. Following the match, Lecce manager Eusebio Di Francesco commended his players for their composure during challenging periods and acknowledged the quality of the Venezia ~~side.~~ side, specifically praising the team’s ability to exploit scoring opportunities. Venezia manager Giovanni Stroppa noted that while his team ~~struggled with tactical execution and~~ showed promise, they still face physical ~~preparation despite their offensive presence.~~ and tactical gaps to address.

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