Parma 0-1 Lecce Player Ratings: Sottil Rated 8/10 as His Stunner Secures 1-0 Victory

A moment of individual brilliance from Riccardo Sottil was all it took for Lecce to snatch a narrow 1-0 victory against Italian side Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini. This Serie A clash was a gritty, hard-fought battle, ultimately decided by a spectacular long-range strike in the first half.

Parma carved out several opportunities throughout the match, particularly through striker Patrick Cutrone, but a distinct lack of clinical finishing proved to be their downfall. The home side controlled possession for large spells but couldn't find a way past a resolute Lecce defence

Lecce, on the other hand, executed their game plan perfectly. They absorbed pressure and waited for their moment, which arrived in the 38th minute thanks to Sottil's thunderbolt. It was a cagey affair, with numerous fouls and interruptions disrupting the flow, but the visitors did just enough to hold on and claim all three points on the road.

Here are Parma Vs Lecce Player Ratings

Parma Player Ratings vs Lecce

Here are Parma Player Ratings vs Lecce

Goalkeeper

Zion Suzuki - 7.0: We felt he couldn't have done much about the goal, it was an absolute rocket. He made two crucial saves inside the box to keep his team in the contest. His distribution was also quite reliable under pressure. A solid performance despite the loss.

Defenders

Enrico Delprato - 6.5: The captain was solid defensively winning all of his duels. He even got forward and had a headed chance that went amiss. He tried to lead by example, but it wasn't enough on the day. A respectable, if unspectacular, outing.

Alessandro Circati - 7.0: Looked very composed at the back. His passing was excellent, with a 90% accuracy rate, and he was strong in the air. He even created a chance, showing his ability on the ball. One of Parma's better performers in our books.

Abdoulaye Ndiaye - 6.0: A mixed bag from the defender. He was busy, winning eight duels and making a last-man tackle. However, he also picked up a yellow card and was dribbled past once. He lost possession a few too many times for our liking.

Midfielders

Emanuele Valeri - N/A: His game was cut short by an unfortunate injury just 26 minutes in. We couldn't give him a fair rating based on his limited time on the pitch. Hopefully, the injury is not too serious.

Mandela Keita - 7.5: What stood out to us was his immense work rate. He was a machine in the midfield, winning nine duels and making four successful tackles. He was constantly breaking up play and trying to initiate attacks. A real battling performance from start to finish.

Adrián Bernabé - 6.5: A tidy performance on the ball, as usual. He created a couple of chances and kept possession ticking over. However, we expected him to have a bigger impact on the game's final third. He was a bit too quiet for a player of his quality.

Oliver Sørensen - 5.5: A very quiet game from the midfielder. His passing was safe and accurate, but he offered little going forward. He lost the ball a few times and seemed to struggle with the physicality of the match before being substituted.

Sascha Britschgi - 6.0: He had one shot on target but was largely ineffective in his 45 minutes on the pitch. He was substituted at halftime, which tells its own story. Not the impact he would have wanted to make.

Forwards

Patrick Cutrone - 5.5: A frustrating afternoon for the striker. He had four shots, but none hit the target, including a couple of clear chances he should have buried. He worked hard and drew fouls, but his finishing let him down badly. This was not his day.

Mateo Pellegrino - 6.0: He managed to create three chances for his teammates which was a positive. However, he lost a staggering 10 duels and was often bullied off the ball. He showed some creative spark but lacked the physical presence to make it count.

Substitutes

Mathias Løvik - 6.0: Came on early for the injured Valeri and put in a decent shift without setting the world alight.

Pontus Almqvist - 6.0: Brought on at halftime to add some spark, but he struggled to get involved in the game.

Adrian Benedyczak - 5.5: Had very little impact after coming on for the final 20 minutes.

Nahuel Estévez - N/A: Not on long enough to rate.

Milan Djuric - N/A: Not on long enough to rate.

Manager

C. Antón Cuesta - 5.5: His team had plenty of the ball but lacked a cutting edge. The substitutions didn't change the game as he would have hoped. He needs to find a way for his team to convert their chances, or it will be a long season.

Lecce Player Ratings vs Parma

Here are Lecce Player Ratings vs Parma

Goalkeeper

Wladimiro Falcone - 7.0: Commanded his area well and made a key save to preserve the clean sheet. His distribution was a bit erratic, but he did his primary job effectively. A captain's performance when it mattered.

Defenders

Danilo Veiga - 6.5: A solid, no-nonsense defensive performance. He made a massive seven clearances and was positionally sound. Didn't offer much going forward, but he didn't need to. He stuck to his task well.

Kialonda Gaspar - 7.0: A strong display at the heart of the defence. He was aerially dominant and made five important clearances. He kept Parma's forwards quiet for most of the game. A very reassuring presence at the back.

Tiago Gabriel - 7.0: Like his defensive partner, he was rock-solid. He made seven clearances and won most of his duels. His passing was also impressively accurate. A disciplined and effective performance.

Antonino Gallo - 7.5: Provided the crucial assist for the winning goal with a perfect pass. He also created another chance and was defensively sound. An excellent all-round display from the full-back, contributing decisively at both ends.

Midfielders

Ylber Ramadani - 6.5: A combative display in midfield. He had a shot on target and made a couple of important tackles and interceptions. However, he also missed a big chance that could have made the scoreline more comfortable. A tireless worker.

Medon Berisha - 7.5: He was everywhere for Lecce. His delivery from wide areas was a constant threat, and he recovered the ball eight times. He was energetic, creative, and a real handful for the Parma midfield. A very impressive showing.

Lassana Coulibaly - 6.0: A quiet game from Coulibaly. He worked hard but struggled to impose himself on the match, losing possession frequently. Did his defensive duties but offered little else before being substituted.

Forwards

Santiago Pierotti - 5.0: From our perspective, a very poor performance. He lost possession an incredible 19 times and was successful in only two of his six dribble attempts. He struggled to make any positive impact and was a liability on the ball.

Riccardo Sottil - 8.0: The undisputed Man of the Match. His goal was a thing of beauty, a strike worthy of winning any game. He was a livewire throughout his time on the pitch, creating a chance and always looking to make something happen. The difference-maker.

Nikola Stulic - 7.0: Led the line well, creating two chances for his teammates. He was a physical presence, drawing fouls and holding up the ball. He may not have scored, but his selfless work was vital for the team's success.

Substitutes

Lameck Banda - 6.0: Came on and provided fresh legs but didn't have a major influence on proceedings.

Francesco Camarda - 6.0: Had a headed chance that he couldn't convert late in the game.

Corrie Ndaba - N/A: Brought on late to see out the game.

Mohamed Kaba - N/A: Came on in the final moments.

Manager

E. Di Francesco - 7.5: His game plan worked to perfection. His team was organized, resilient, and took their one big chance when it came. His defensive setup frustrated Parma, and he managed the game well to secure a valuable away win.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Sottil