Serie A: Lecce Fight Back to Share Spoils with Empoli

Empoli Held by Lecce in 1-1 Serie A Stalemate

Going into the match, Lecce sat at the bottom of the Serie A table with eight points from...

Lecce picked up a vital point in their Serie A survival bid, drawing 1-1 with Empoli courtesy of Pierotti's late strike.

Lecce secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Empoli at the Stadio Via del Mare on Friday evening, as Santiago Pierotti's equalizer canceled out Pietro Pellegri's first-half opener.

Going into the match, Lecce sat at the bottom of the Serie A table with eight points from 11 games, while Empoli occupied 12th place with 14 points.

Luca Gotti opted for Nikola Krstovic as his lead striker, while Roberto D'Aversa chose Lorenzo Colombo and Pietro Pellegri in his 3-5-2 formation.

Pellegri repaid D'Aversa's faith by scoring his second goal in consecutive games, unleashing an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box after 33 minutes.

Pellegri celebrated with Viktor Gyokeres's signature move, having also netted against Como previously.

Krstovic nearly leveled for Lecce with a header from Patrick Dorgu's inviting cross, but Libero Cacace's powerful effort forced Wladimiro Falcone into a spectacular save onto the post.

Pierotti's perfectly timed run into the box allowed him to meet Antonio Gallo's cross and head past Denis Vasquez, securing a vital equalizer for Lecce.

Pellegri marked his second consecutive goal with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres's signature celebration.

Nikola Krstovic nearly equalized for Lecce with a header from Patrick Dorgu's precise cross, but it was narrowly missed.

Empoli's Libero Cacace then attempted to double the lead with a powerful shot, forcing Wladimiro Falcone into an impressive save onto the post.

Lecce's Santiago Pierotti spearheaded the equalizing move, timing his run perfectly to meet Antonio Gallo's cross and head past Denis Vasquez.

Nicola Sansone threatened Empoli's goal with a 25-yard free-kick, striking the frame.

Moments later, Krstovic's header from a Lecce corner rattled the bar, denying the home team another scoring chance.