Lecce 3-2 Monza – Lecce claim victory in a dramatic Serie A encounter at Via Del Mare.

The Serie A clash between Lecce and Monza unfolded on 13 September 2026 at the Via Del Mare stadium in Lecce. Both sides entered the match looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a competitive showdown.

How it unfolded

The opening moments were decisive. In the third minute, Lecce drew first blood when Lassana Coulibaly rose above the defence to meet Ivan Ilic’s corner-derived cross, heading the ball from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner. The early lead set an attacking tone for the home side.

Just seven minutes later, Ivan Ilic again proved his delivery threat. From a second corner, he sent another cross into the box, and Tiago Gabriel timed his run perfectly to connect with a header that sailed into the high centre of the net, extending Lecce’s advantage to 2-0 by the ten-minute mark.

Monza responded swiftly. At the twentieth minute, Ricardo Mangas seized a chance inside the penalty area, shooting with his right foot from very close range to slot the ball into the bottom left corner. Samuele Birindelli’s assist gave Monza a foothold, reducing the deficit to 2-1.

Only a minute later, Lecce restored a two-goal cushion. Coulibaly, having already found the net, collected a cross from Danilo Veiga on the right side of the six-yard box and finished with a right-footed strike to the bottom right corner, pushing the score to 3-1 in the twenty-first minute.

The match remained intense, and at the thirty-eighth minute Konan N’Dri was shown a yellow card for Lecce. The booking did not alter the flow, but it highlighted the physical nature of the contest.

As the game approached its climax, Monza pressed for a comeback. In the eighty-ninth minute, Exequiel Zeballos delivered a precise free-kick, curling a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to make it 3-2 and spark a final surge of hope for the visitors.

The referee completed the officiating duties with a yellow card shown to Danilo Veiga of Lecce in the ninetieth minute, bringing the booking tally to two for the home side. The match concluded with Lecce holding on for a 3-2 win.

Standout performers

Lassana Coulibaly was the clear offensive catalyst, netting a brace—first from a corner cross at three minutes and later from a six-yard box delivery at twenty-one minutes. His movement and finishing were pivotal to Lecce’s early dominance.

Ivan Ilic earned recognition for his creative influence, providing the assists for both of Lecce’s first-half goals, delivering precise corners that directly led to Coulibaly’s and Tiago Gabriel’s headers.

Tiago Gabriel’s timely header added a third distinct scorer for the hosts, showcasing the aerial threat generated from set-pieces.

For Monza, Ricardo Mangas’ close-range finish revived their hopes, while Exequiel Zeballos’ free-kick in the dying minutes demonstrated technical proficiency under pressure.

Samuele Birindelli’s assist for Mangas and Danilo Veiga’s cross for Coulibaly’s second goal also featured prominently in the build-up to the decisive goals.

Match facts

  • Final score: Lecce 3-2 Monza
  • Scorers:
    • Lecce – Lassana Coulibaly (3’, 21’)
    • Lecce – Tiago Gabriel (10’)
    • Monza – Ricardo Mangas (20’)
    • Monza – Exequiel Zeballos (89’)
  • Assists:
    • Ivan Ilic (Coulibaly 3’, Tiago Gabriel 10’)
    • Danilo Veiga (Coulibaly 21’)
    • Samuele Birindelli (Mangas 20’)
  • Bookings:
    • Konan N’Dri (Lecce) – 38’ (yellow)
    • Danilo Veiga (Lecce) – 90’ (yellow)
  • Venue: Via Del Mare, Lecce

What it means

The result confirms Lecce’s ability to secure a win at home in Serie A, while Monza leaves the encounter having fallen short despite a late rally.