In the stretch from Genoa to Lecce, monotony prevails, with a scoreless draw in Marassi

In the heart of Italy, the Ferraris Stadium played host to an intense encounter between Genoa and Lecce. Over 32,000 spectators filled the stands, eagerly anticipating a thrilling match.

The first half began with Lecce showing aggression, as Tete Morente unleashed a shot that was deflected for a corner. However, both teams struggled to create significant chances, reflecting the tight defensive strategies employed by both coaches.

In the 32nd minute, Lecce's Gronbaek played Stanciu through, but his shot sailed high, missing the target. Genoa's coach, Patrick Vieira, made tactical adjustments during the match, moving Gronbaek centrally, Stanciu to the left, and keeping Carboni on the right.

The home team, Genoa, paid tribute to Sidio Corradi, an ex-striker from the '70s who recently passed away. Lega Calcio's CEO, De Siervo, presented a commemorative jersey to Laura, the niece of Luigi Ferraris, a Genoa player who died during World War I.

The Argentine tried to shoot towards the far post, but Falcone saved, and the resulting corner came to nothing. Vieira fielded the same starting lineup as in the Coppa Italia, with Colombo as the main striker.

The most dangerous chance of the first half came in the 42nd minute, when Gronbaek beat two defenders and set up Frendrup, who laid it off to Carboni. But the opportunity was squandered, and the score remained 0-0 at half-time.

Di Francesco started Camarda, Morente, and Banda for Lecce in the second half. Two minutes later, Lecce countered, with Gallo reaching the byline and crossing, but there were no teammates ready. Two flares from the North stand briefly interrupted the game, requiring the intervention of the fire brigade.

In the 19th minute of the second half, a shot from Martin was saved by Falcone and turned into a corner. Despite the efforts of both teams, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with zero shots on target for Lecce and two for Genoa, reflecting the lack of excitement.

Di Francesco made substitutions, bringing on Sottil and Dramé. The game ended with both teams unchanged from the start, each striving for the elusive winning goal that never came. Despite the stalemate, the spirit of competition was evident, as both Genoa and Lecce showed resilience and determination throughout the match.