Roma Edge Past Lecce 1-0 for Seventh Consecutive Serie A Victory
Roma continued their impressive run of form with a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Lecce, thanks to a late goal from Artem Dovbyk. The victory extends Roma’s winning streak to seven matches in Serie A, while Lecce suffered their fifth straight defeat.
Despite missing several key players including Paulo Dybala, Roma controlled much of the possession but struggled to break down a determined Lecce defense. The home side had chances of their own on the counter-attack but failed to capitalize.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Dovbyk shrugged off his marker, cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Roma had opportunities to extend their lead late on but were content to see out the narrow victory.
The result keeps Roma firmly in the hunt for a Champions League place, while Lecce remain in danger near the bottom of the table. Roma will look to continue their winning run when they host Juventus next week in a crucial clash.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Lecce 45% – 55% Roma
- Shots: Lecce 17 – 16 Roma
- Shots on Target: Lecce 4 – 6 Roma
- Corners: Lecce 6 – 6 Roma
Roma’s resolute defending and clinical finishing proved the difference in a closely-fought contest. Manager Claudio Ranieri will be delighted with another vital three points as his side builds momentum heading into the crucial final stretch of the season.