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Venezia struggles as Lecce scores twice for 2-0 Serie A victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Venezia struggles as Lecce scores twice for 2-0 Serie A victory

Summary

Venezia hosted Lecce at Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on August 23, where Lecce secured a 2-0 lead in the second half. Venezia had two goals disallowed, with Toma Basic and Thierry Correia seeing their efforts ruled out. Lecce took the lead shortly after halftime with a goal from Olaf Gorter, followed by Tiago Gabriel scoring the second goal in the 80th minute. Lecce's summer injury concerns and prior Coppa Italia exit added context to their initial Serie A victory.

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Status Watch

•Lecce leads 2-0 over Venezia after two second-half goals.
•Venezia had two goals disallowed for offside.
•Olaf Gorter scored Lecce’s first goal just after halftime.
•Tiago Gabriel doubled Lecce’s lead in the 80th minute.
•Lecce is looking to bounce back from Coppa Italia exit.

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Venezia had two goals disallowed and saw Lecce score twice against the run of play in the second half, in what could be a big result for the relegation battle.The Lagunari won the Serie B title last t...
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