PATRICK Dorgu scored Lecce’s first goal in more than 400 minutes of play to ensure Salentini won 1-0 over Hellas Verona, who ended the match with nine players, in the Serie A match, Wednesday (30/10) early morning WIB.
Lecce’s first chance came in the 15th minute when Kialonda Gaspar’s header from Hamza Rafia’s free kick hit the Verona goalpost.
Dorgu managed to break through Verona’s goal in the 21st minute using a corner kick but the goal was disallowed due to a foul on Jackson Tchatchoua.
Verona had to play with 10 men in the 40th minute after Tchatchoua was given a red card for fouling Dorgu.
The 0-0 draw between Lecce and Verona lasted until the break.
In the second half, precisely in the 51st minute, Dorgu gave Lecce the lead with a header. The goal was checked by VAR for possible offside but in the end the goal was approved, 1-0 for Lecce.
Even though they were playing with 10 players, Verona had the chance to equalize but Soma Suslov’s shot was blocked by the Lecce goalkeeper.
Verona had to lose one more player and play with nine men after Reda Behyane was given two consecutive yellow cards after protesting to the referee and then shouting at the referee and the home fans.
No more goals were scored so the Serie A match between Lecce and Verona ended 1-0 in favor of Salentini. (eurosport/Z-1)
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**Interview with Patrick Dorgu: Lecce’s Hero in a Crucial Victory**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Patrick. What does scoring the match-winning goal mean to you, especially after a long drought for the team?
**Patrick Dorgu:** Thank you for having me! Scoring that goal felt incredible, especially considering we hadn’t found the net in over 400 minutes. It was not just a personal victory but a huge relief for the entire team. We’ve been working hard to turn things around, and this goal feels like a turning point.
**Editor:** The match against Hellas Verona was quite intense, especially with them having nine players on the field. Did that change your approach to the game?
**Patrick Dorgu:** Definitely. When you’re up against a team with that many players missing, you know they’ll be fighting even harder to defend. We focused on staying patient, building our play, and taking advantage of any mistakes. It paid off in the end!
**Editor:** What does this win mean for Lecce moving forward in the Serie A season?
**Patrick Dorgu:** It’s a huge boost for our confidence. Every win counts, especially in a league as competitive as Serie A. We need to build on this momentum and keep pushing ourselves to improve as the season progresses.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what are your personal and team goals for the rest of the season?
**Patrick Dorgu:** Personally, I want to contribute more goals and assists to help the team succeed. As for the team, we’re aiming to secure our place in Serie A and avoid relegation. Every point matters, and we’ll give our all in every match.
**Editor:** Thank you for your time, Patrick, and best of luck for the rest of the season!
**Patrick Dorgu:** Thank you! I appreciate your support.
