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Roma Overcome Lecce to Bounce Back from Bergamo Defeat

Published January 6, 2026, 20:13

Roma secured a crucial 2-0 away win against Lecce, rebounding from their recent defeat to Atalanta in Bergamo. Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk were the goalscorers for the Roman team, with Ferguson opening the scoring in the 14th minute with a classic striker's goal and Dovbyk doubling the lead in the 71st minute. Gian Piero Gasperini opted to include Pisilli in the starting lineup, and the young player repaid his manager's trust with an excellent performance, including an assist for the second goal. Although the assist had an element of luck, Pisilli's overall contribution was positive. Roma have struggled to score consistently this season, having scored more than two goals in only one Serie A match. The victory over Lecce provides a boost for the team, as it improves their attacking performance and returns them to the winning path. Kostas Tsimikas came on as a substitute in the 60th minute, replacing El Shaarawy. In the first half, Roma had a goal disallowed for offside, which disappointed Pisilli, who would have liked to further enhance his performance with a goal. This win gives the team confidence ahead of their upcoming league commitments.