Torino and Lecce match delayed by goal line issue before kick-off
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The Serie A match between Torino and Lecce started 17 minutes late on November 7, 2026, due to the refereeing team's evaluation that the goal line near the 'Curva Maratona' was misaligned. Referee Feliciani ordered ground staff to repaint the line. Despite the teams being ready, the match could not commence until the goal-line technology was confirmed operational after additional testing, including a verification from VAR.
- •The match began 17 minutes late due to a crooked goal line.
- •Referee Feliciani mandated ground staff to repaint the line.
- •Initial checks of the goal-line technology were unsuccessful.
- •VAR had to confirm the accuracy before the match could start.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — 📸 Groundsman back to work: Serie A clash kicks off much later
"The match between Torino and Lecce kicked off 17 minutes late for an unusual reason: the refereeing team deemed the goal line in front of the “Curva Maratona” supporters’ stand to be “crooked�...
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