Serie A: Akinsanmiro In Action In Monza, Lecce’s Five-Goal Thriller
Super Eagles midfielder Akinsanmiro was in action as Monza lost 3-2 to Lecce in Sunday’s Serie A game.
The Nigerian international, who was making his third appearance, is yet to bag an assist this ongoing season.
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He was substituted in the 83rd minute for Mout after an impressive performance for the visitor.
In the third minute, Ivan Ilić’s whipped delivery found Lassana Coulibaly, who headed in for 1-0.
In the 10th minute, it was 2-0, with Tiago Gabriel towering at the back post to nod in another Ilić cross.
Monza responded on 20 minutes when Ricardo Mangas finished a high‑value chance from close range.
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The hosts answered immediately at 21 minutes, as Danilo Veiga’s cross was met by Coulibaly for 3-1, this time finished with his right foot.
That four-goal burst set the tone and the crowd settled in for a tense second half. Monza pushed until the end and found a lifeline through Exequiel Zeballos at 89 minutes. Despite the late strike, Lecce saw it out with smart game management. The win came from clinical finishing and sturdy work without the ball.
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