Di Francesco: ‘Lecce victory at 96th minute was cardiac stress test’
Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco humorously described his team's dramatic 3-2 victory over Sassuolo as a 'cardiac stress test.' The win, achieved in the 96th minute, did not guarantee Serie A safety for Lecce, who remain just one point above the relegation zone. Di Francesco expressed relief at the outcome, noting the intense pressure of the match.
- ▪Lecce won 3-2 against Sassuolo in a dramatic finish.
- ▪The victory occurred in the 96th minute, keeping Lecce one point clear of the relegation zone.
- ▪Di Francesco joked that the match felt more like a cardiac stress test than a regular game.
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