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Marco Giampaolo’s press conference, coach of Lecce, after the 0-0 draw against Bologna.

Lecce stops Bologna and earns an important draw in terms of salvation. The match at Via del Mare ends 0-0, a result that hadn’t happened in the clashes between the two teams for 13 years and that could even be tight for the home team, considering the great opportunities missed in the first half. The Salentini still gain a point over Hellas Verona, Como, Empoli, and Parma. The advantage over the third-to-last place is now 4 lengths.

Lecce-Bologna 0-0: Giampaolo’s post-match words

At the end of the match, the coach of the Apulians Marco Giampaolo appeared at the press conference. Below are his words.

Judgment on the match
“Regardless of the episodes, the performance was important. It was a difficult match against a very strong team, with values, that is not there by chance in the standings. Today Lecce had to go beyond its individual resources. I liked the attention, staying focused on the game, creating opportunities“.

What were the positive aspects
“The spirit of sacrifice, respect for the parameters of game preparation, and attention to details. For many, a 0-0 match may seem like that, but not for me. I have nothing to reproach my players for“.

Next match away to Monza
“It will be very tough because there is everything to lose. I will think about it from tomorrow, there is nothing simple in football. We rely on unstable balances. However, the content remains. I think one match at a time, otherwise it becomes difficult. Either we play direct clashes or we play with the top teams, the crossroad is marked. That’s why I give great value to this result, because it was achieved with a well-done performance. It boosts the team’s self-esteem“.

Feelings when the squad is complete
“Having doubts about the lineup is always positive. I don’t have everyone at full capacity yet, I hope the next match will be like that and I believe Lecce will be more competitive this way. The quality of training improves and so do the players“.

Differences of Lecce compared to the first leg match
“I wasn’t in Bologna, I’m not interested in comparisons. Whoever was there before me is a friend. We started a journey, I was lucky to debut winning without deserving it in Venice. The result helped us build the path and gave me credibility. The team was consistent, with good performances. Overall, I consider Lecce a team“.

About Berisha
“Compliments go to the team, beyond the individuals. Berisha came on and did his part. There will be moments when we praise the individual, but today it is right to emphasize the collective effort. We risked not letting Baschirotto play, yesterday he had a very bad sprain and played with an ankle that was double the normal size. He had injections and wanted to play at all costs“.