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A single moment of brilliance from Nikola Stulic was all it took to decide this intense Serie A clash.

What a relief for the fans at the Stadio Via del Mare! If you were tuning in to the match on Quicktv korea, you saw just how much this win meant to the home side. It wasn't exactly a goal-fest, but the tension was off the charts as US Lecce finally snapped their losing streak with a gritty 1-0 victory over Pisa SC. Both teams came into this game desperate for points to climb away from the delegation zone, and you could feel that pressure in every tackle and pass. It was a nervous evening, but for Lecce, it ended in pure joy.

The first half was a bit of a grind, to be honest. Neither side really wanted to take too many risks. Pisa, who has been struggling to find their footing since their historic promotion back to the top flight, set up defensively and tried to frustrate the hosts. It worked for a while. Lecce had more of the ball, but they just couldn't break through that wall. There were a few half-chances, but nothing that really got the crowd out of their seats. It felt like one of those games that might be decided by a mistake or a single flash of quality.

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That flash came in the 72nd minute. The game needed a spark, and it came from the bench. Lameck Banda, who had come on as a substitute, made a fantastic run down the left flank. He used his pace to get away from the defender and cut the ball back perfectly into the box. Nikola Stulic was right there, waiting to tap it home. It was his first Serie A goal of the season, and you could see the emotion on his face. The stadium absolutely erupted. That goal changed the entire energy of the night, lifting the weight off the shoulders of the players and the fans.

Pisa tried to respond, but they really tried to create anything dangerous. They were missing their top scorer, M'Bala Nzola, who was suspended, and it showed. Their attack looked toothless without him leading the line. They pushed forward in the final ten minutes, throwing crosses into the box, but Lecce's defense, led by Kialonda Gaspar, stood tall. They cleared everything that came their way and protected their goalkeeper, Wladimiro Falcone, who didn't have too much to do but stayed focused when it mattered.

This result is huge for Lecce. It moves them up the table and gives them some breathing room. More importantly, it gives them confidence. They showed that they can grind out a result when things aren't going perfectly. For Pisa, it is back to the drawing board. They have now lost three in a row, and they need to figure out how to score goals on the road if they want to survive in Serie A. They have the passion and the history, but they need points fast.

Looking ahead, I think Lecce will carry this momentum into their next fixture. They looked much more solid at the back, and with Stulic finally off the mark, they might start finding the net more often. I predict they will snatch at least a draw in their next away game if they keep this defensive discipline. As for Pisa, they will be desperate for Nzola to return. Their next match is a must-win to stop the slide, but it is going to be tough if they can't create more chances.

It is always great to see a team fight for every inch like Lecce did tonight. The Serie A season is long, and these kinds of wins are what make the difference at the end of the year. The atmosphere, the relief, and that one decisive goal made it a night to remember for the home crowd.

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Season preview - 2019/2020

In 2012, Lecce were sentenced to Serie C for their involvement in the Scommessopoli betting scandal. Six agonizing years of narrowly missed promotions followed before Liverani’s Lecce did the double bounce from the third to first tier in two years. The club has a history of top flight football, albeit without any notable long-term stints, therefore survival will be the (first) realistic agenda item before the hierarchy can start entertaining discussions about Serie A sustainability. Fabio Liverani, too, will be keen to prove himself; his only other Serie A (coaching) experience saw him ousted by Genoa for winning 1 in 7. Both club and coach will need to exceed expectations to stay up; Liverani in particular will need to extract the most out of a squad short of standout talents and with limited Serie A experience.