Lecce stayed in the Serie A game for survival with a 2-1 victory away to Udinese.
Also, Genoa’s defeat to Sassuolo in a separate away match helped Lecce’s chances of survival. Next, Lecce play at home to host Parma.
Udinese took the lead with a goal by Samir in the 36th minute.
Four minutes later, Lecce equalized with Mancos with a shot from the penalty spot.
Finally, a goal worth three points was scored by Lapadula in the 81st minute.
Udinese – Lecce (1:2):
Udinese: Musso, Samir, Ekong, Fofana (25’st Zeegelaraar), Okaka (9’st Lasagna), De Paul, Walace, Sema, Ter Avest, Nestorovski, Becao. Available: Perisan, Nicolas, Lasagna, Ballarini, Mazzolo, Palumbo, Oviszach, Compagnon, Lirussi, De Maio. Coach: L. Gotti
Lecce: Gabriel, Petriccione (38’st Tachtsidis), Lucioni, Paz (7’st Meccariello), Donati, Mancosu (13’st Majer) , Lapadula (38’st Saponara), Falco, Shakhov, Calderoni (7’st Dell ‘Orc), Barak. Available: Vigorito, Sava, Vera, Monterisi , Colella, Maselli, Rimoli . Coach: F. Liverani.
Scorers: 36’pt Samir, 40’pt Mancosu, 36’st Lapadula
Ammonites: 22’pt Paz, 46’pt Calderoni, 37’st Lapadula, 41’st Sema