After a first half that was far too stagnant and with few ideas for play, Cristian Chivu‘s Inter managed to resolve the match against Lecce mainly by relying on substitutions. The second half for the Nerazzurri was indeed positive and was rewarded by the goal that secured the three points, scored by Pio Esposito. During the match, there was no shortage of protests from the Nerazzurri regarding two penalties requested and not granted by Maresca.
This is the referee analysis of Inter-Lecce according to La Gazzetta dello Sport: “In the 2nd minute, it’s not a foul: Maleh falls on his own, no trip by Zielinski (an act that should have ‘called’ for a yellow card). In the 19th minute, yellow card to Thuram for simulation in the box: there is slight contact with Pierotti, non-existent penalty, excessive fall but forced yellow. In the 24th minute, penalty given and revoked after a ‘review’ that shows the ball was touched (whether accidental or intentional doesn’t matter) before contact with Bonny by Veiga. In the 63rd minute, the yellow card to Veiga is correct, as is the development that leads to the 1-0, which is without flaws.”
