Battle Of The Promoted. Lecce V.S Chievo

By: Samson | September 12th, 2008

It’s Finally Over:

• The International break is finally over and we can get back to our beloved club football. No more Lippi picking his nose and rearranging his glasses, at least for a little while. Some entertaining stuff from the Azzuri ey? (for all you haters)

Sept, 6, 2008

• While some of you won’t be surprised, a certain friendly match that Chievo took part in slipped past me this week. (too much work this week) Chievo faced croation club, Rijeka in a friendly to warm up those legs for the weekend. It ended 2-1 in favor of Chievo with Pellissier and Langella both getting goals.

…Langella, you sneaky devil you.

• Esposito made his Chievo debut and it is evident that the man is gelling very well with the “donkey” system. He was the man who assisted the first goal for Pellissier, after a scramble in the box. A good first game for the new kid. Gazzeta dello sport is reporting that Esposito and Kerlon are not even on the subs list but i doubt this will be the case, come Sunday.

• So far, we can’t stop winning and it is great to watch. In my opinion it is essential for the promoted teams to get the most points in the 1st half of the season. Why so? Because the big dogs are always impressive during the middle of the season, that is when they actually start to gel the most.

• We need to beat the shitty teams.
Teams like:
 Reginna
 Bologna
 Lecce
 Palermo (relegation suspects)
 Siena
 Torino
Teams like these are a must win to secure another year in Serie A.

THE CLASH!

Projected Lineup of the Enemy:

4-3-1-2
——————-Benussi——————-
-Polenghi-Stendardo-Fabiano-Giuliatto
—–Giacomazzi-Zanchetta-Ariatti——
—————–Caserta—————–
———-Cacia———-Tiribocchi——-

Subs:

Rosati
Angelo
Diamoutene
Munari
Vives
Konan
Castillo

“The Flying Donkey Flock”

4-3-3
—————-Squizzi ——————–
-Malagò -Mandelli- Cesar- Mantovani-
—-Bentivoglio- Italiano -Marcolini—-
——–Luciano -Pellissier- Iunco ———

Subs:

Sorrentino
Moro
Yepes
D’Anna
Pinzi
Patrascu
Bogdani

The History:

Mar 1, 2008 Serie B- AC Chievo Verona 3 – 3 US Lecce
Sep 29, 2007 Serie B- US Lecce 3 – 0 AC Chievo Verona
May 6, 2006 Serie A- US Lecce 0 – 0 AC Chievo Verona
Jan 7, 2006 Serie A- AC Chievo Verona 3 – 1 US Lecce
Feb 12, 2005 Serie A- US Lecce 3 – 0 AC Chievo Verona
Oct 1, 2004 Serie A- AC Chievo Verona 2 – 1 US Lecce
Feb 6, 2004 Serie A- AC Chievo Verona 2 – 3 US Lecce
Sep 20, 2003 Serie A- US Lecce 1 – 2 AC Chievo Verona
Apr 13, 2002 Serie A- US Lecce 2 – 3 AC Chievo Verona
Dec 8, 2001 Serie A- AC Chievo Verona 2 – 1 US Lecce
Jun 12, 1999 Serie B- AC Chievo Verona 1 – 2 US Lecce
Jan 23, 1999 Serie B- US Lecce 2 – 2 AC Chievo Verona

Key Factors:

• Lecce started their Serie A campaign in very bad shape. They lost to Torino 3-0 and were completely dominated for the whole game; however, they have had a recent morale booster. Like most Serie A teams, Lecce took part in a friendly but against a Serie D team: Grottaglie. Grottaglie were annihilated by Lecce with a score of 8-0. This should play into the hopes of Lecce and we might see them make that extra effort.

• Lecce’s potential starting defender: Raffaele Schiavi is out due to an ankle injury. Not good for Lecce by any means.

• Chievo with no Bogdani.

It is reported that Bogdani has begun weight training but is not at match fitness. Bogdani should be getting a starting role sooner rather than later but for now, he is just not ready.

• We are playing away. Always a factor.

Location: Stadio Via del Mare
Date & Time: Sunday, Sept 14th, 2008 9:00 am est.
Forecast: 84 °F, 50% chance of rain.

Predictions:

Lecce 1-3 Chievo

Lecce: Guillermo (24′)
Chievo: Pellissier, (34′, 46′) Betivoglio (87′)