In a match defined by Parma’s possession and Lecce’s opportunism, Riccardo Sottil’s first-half strike proved decisive as Lecce escaped the Stadio Ennio Tardini with a gritty 1-0 win — dealing Parma a frustrating blow in front of their own fans. This Serie A Round 6 contest saw Eusebio Di Francesco’s Lecce side weather sustained pressure before finding a flash of quality that unlocked the stalemate and ultimately reshaped the early-season standings.

Parma, marshaled by Carlos Cuesta García, dominated the ball with 63% possession, outpacing Lecce’s pass completion but struggling to convert control into meaningful threat. Despite registering 10 shots to Lecce’s 7, only two found the target — a testament to Lecce's disciplined back line led by Kialonda Gaspar and goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone.

The match’s definitive moment came in the 38th minute. Lecce’s Antonino Gallo surged down the left before delivering a low cross into the area — Parma’s defenders were slow to react, and Sottil darted between markers, guiding the ball past Zion Suzuki with composure to break the deadlock. For Sottil, the goal underscored his growing importance for the Giallorossi, while for Gallo, it was a reward for a tireless, enterprising display on the flank.

Parma’s best opportunities materialized late in either half, but Lecce’s compact shape — and two crucial saves from Falcone — frustrated strikers Patrick Cutrone and Mateo Pellegrino. Cuesta shuffled his midfield and attack with six substitutions, including the introduction of Emanuele Valeri on 26 minutes and a late gamble on Milan Djuric, but shots drifted wide or were smothered in the box. Neither side could maintain fluency as the game wore on, with 16 fouls apiece and late bookings for Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Lecce substitute Lameck Banda signaling frayed nerves.

Lecce, despite conceding territory and absorbing pressure, threatened on the counter — with Nikola Štulić and Santiago Pierotti both testing Suzuki before being withdrawn. The visitors earned nine corners and showed their set-piece danger, though Suzuki and his defense held firm in open play.

A flurry of late substitutions and stoppages stretched the contest deep into injury time, but Lecce’s resolve never wavered. The final whistle crowned a classic away performance: organized, timely, and secured with a moment of attacking brilliance.

With the result, Lecce leapfrog Parma in the lower mid-table, both clubs now tied on points but Lecce boasting the crucial head-to-head edge. For Parma, the pattern is familiar: plenty of the ball, but not enough end product. For Di Francesco’s side, it’s a statement of intent — a reminder that in Serie A, seizing your moment can be everything.

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