Serie A:Roma Drop Valuable Points Against Lecce

AS Roma faced off against Lecce in a captivating Serie A encounter that ended in a 0-0 draw.

The game kicked off with Roma having a penalty appeal turned down early in the second half, sparking frustration and debate among players and fans. The incident involving Alexis Blin & Nicola Zalewski raised eyebrows, with many believing Roma was hard done by the referee’s decision not to award a spot-kick.

As play continued, Pontus Almqvist’s intense run on the counter-attack almost resulted in a goal for Lecce, only to see Ylber Ramadani’s shot deflected wide of the post. The momentum swung back & forth, with both teams squandering golden opportunities to break the deadlock.

Despite Lecce’s relentless attacking pressure, Roma’s defense held firm, thanks to goalkeeper Mile Svilar’s heroics between the posts. The Serbian shot-stopper made crucial saves to deny Lecce’s advances, keeping Roma in the game.

In added time, Remi Oudin came close to a late winner for Lecce, but his effort from 30 yards grazed the bar.
The result leaves Daniele De Rossi’s side in fifth behind fourth-place Bologna, who were the only team in Serie A to secure a victory on Monday.

The match marked the end of Roma’s impressive run of scoring in 11 consecutive Serie A games, highlighting the challenges they faced against a resilient Lecce side under new coach Luca Gotti.