Lecce 1-0 Pisa Player Ratings: Pierotti Rated 8/10 as His Lone Goal Earns Vital 1-0 Win

The decisive moment came early, with Santiago Pierotti’s 20th-minute strike proving to be the only goal of the match. What stood out to us was the sheer creative force of Riccardo Sottil. He was a constant menace, whipping in crosses and creating chances seemingly at will. Pisa, on the other hand, looked devoid of ideas in the final third. They battled hard, particularly in midfield, but failed to truly test the home goalkeeper.

The game was a scrappy affair, punctuated by fouls and a few injuries. Pisa's frustration was evident with a yellow card for Arturo Calabresi in the first half. Ultimately, Lecce's early breakthrough and superior quality in key moments saw them through, securing three vital points in their campaign.

Here are Lecce Vs Pisa Player Ratings

Lecce Player Ratings vs Pisa

Here are Lecce Player Ratings vs Pisa

Goalkeeper

Wladimiro Falcone - 6.0: Had a surprisingly quiet afternoon in terms of saves. We noticed his distribution was quite poor, losing possession 20 times, which is not ideal. He commanded his area well enough when called upon. But honestly, Pisa gave him very little to worry about throughout the game.

Defenders

Tiago Gabriel - 7.5: A very solid performance from the defender. He was a beast in the air, winning 5 aerial duels and making 8 crucial clearances. He was a real presence at the back. He did miss a big chance from a header, which prevents a higher rating. Overall, a commanding display that kept Pisa's attackers quiet.

Kialonda Gaspar - 7.5: What a composed performance. His 90% pass accuracy shows how comfortable he was on the ball, building from the back. We saw him make several important clearances and interceptions. The late yellow card was a minor blot on an otherwise excellent defensive showing. He looked like a leader out there.

Danilo Veiga - 6.0: An energetic but ultimately frustrating performance to watch. He was very involved, getting 70 touches of the ball. However, he lost 6 of his 10 duels and looked a bit vulnerable defensively at times. He worked hard but lacked the final quality needed against his opponent.

Corrie Ndaba - 7.0: A really positive outing before he was substituted. He was solid on the ball and even got forward to create a chance. His defensive work was mostly tidy, although he did struggle a bit in the air. From our perspective, it was a shame to see him go off as he was having a good game.

Midfielders

Ylber Ramadani - 7.5: The engine room of the team. He was everywhere, recovering the ball an impressive 9 times and breaking up play effectively. He also showed his quality going forward with two key passes. A classic box-to-box performance that gave his team control of the middle of the park.

Lassana Coulibaly - 6.0: A day of hard work but little end product. He missed a glaring opportunity which could have made the game much more comfortable. While his work rate can't be faulted, his final ball and decision-making were lacking. A performance that promised more than it delivered.

Santiago Pierotti - 8.0: The match-winner. He took his goal with great composure, a clinical finish that decided the contest. Beyond the goal, he was a constant threat with his movement and link-up play. He was a real handful for the Pisa defence until he was substituted. A fantastic contribution.

Riccardo Sottil - 8.5: Our man of the match. What a phenomenal creative display. He delivered an incredible 8 key passes and was a nightmare for the opposition defenders. Every time he got the ball, you felt something was about to happen. A truly masterful performance that deserved more assists.

Forwards

Francesco Camarda - 7.0: A very lively performance from the young forward. He showed great movement and created two chances for his teammates. He also forced a good save from the keeper. For someone so young, he showed a lot of maturity and confidence. A promising display before being subbed.

Substitutes

Medon Berisha - N/A: Substituted after just 11 minutes due to an unfortunate injury.

Manager

E. Di Francesco - 7.5: His game plan worked perfectly. The team was set up to be creative and it paid off with an early goal. He made sensible substitutions to see out the game. It wasn't the most dominant win but he got the tactics spot on to secure the three points at home.

Pisa Player Ratings vs Lecce

Here are Pisa Player Ratings vs Lecce

Goalkeeper

Adrian Semper - 6.5: Could do little about Pierotti’s well-placed shot for the goal. He made a couple of decent saves to keep the scoreline respectable. His distribution wasn't fantastic, but he was let down by the defence in front of him. A decent, if ultimately fruitless, effort.

Defenders

Antonio Caracciolo - 5.5: The captain struggled to contain Lecce's fluid attack. He looked a step off the pace and was often pulled out of position. From our perspective, he didn't impose himself on the game as a captain should. It was no surprise to see him substituted late on.

Simone Canestrelli - 6.0: A mixed performance. He was dominant in the air, winning 6 aerial duels, which was impressive. However, he made a crucial error that led to a shot and looked shaky at times. He battled hard but lacked the composure needed at this level.

Arturo Calabresi - 5.0: A really poor first half from the defender. He picked up a needless yellow card and was consistently beaten by his man. It was a relief for Pisa fans when he was hooked at half-time. A day to forget for him.

Midfielders

Mehdi Léris - 7.0: One of the few Pisa players to come out with any credit. He was a terrier in midfield, winning an incredible 9 duels. His energy and commitment were outstanding. He tried to drive his team forward but was let down by the lack of quality around him.

Idrissa Touré - 6.5: A physical and imposing presence in the midfield. He dominated his aerial battles, winning 8 of them. However, his contribution on the ball was minimal. He was effective as a destroyer but offered very little creativity or forward momentum.

Michel Aebischer - 7.5: Pisa's best player by a country mile. His pass accuracy of 94% was sublime and he was one of the few players who looked comfortable in possession. He created a couple of chances and tried to dictate play. He was fighting a losing battle, but his class was evident.

İsak Vural - 6.5: A hard-working but ultimately ineffective performance. He ran the channels and won his tackles, showing good commitment. But in the final third, his quality was lacking. He never really looked like creating a clear-cut chance for his team.

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro - 5.0: He looked completely out of his depth. He was constantly losing the ball and struggled with the pace of the game. Losing possession 10 times in just 59 minutes tells its own story. A really difficult afternoon for the midfielder.

Forwards

Henrik Meister - 4.5: We barely noticed he was playing. Just 11 touches in 90 minutes for a striker is shockingly low. He was completely isolated and offered absolutely nothing. An anonymous and deeply disappointing performance.

Stefano Moreo - 6.0: He worked hard and had one decent headed chance that he missed. He was starved of service and had to feed off scraps. It's difficult to be too critical when your team creates so little. He was subbed before the hour mark after a thankless task.

Substitutes

Raúl Albiol - 6.0: Came on at half-time and steadied the ship slightly, but the damage was already done.

Manager

A. Gilardino - 5.0: His team looked completely toothless and lacked any sort of attacking plan. The setup left the forwards isolated and unable to impact the game. His substitutions failed to change the flow of the match. A very poor showing from a tactical perspective.

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Sottil