Lecce and Fiorentina shared the spoils in a tightly contested Serie A clash, with Jack Harrison's first-half strike canceled out by Tiago Gabriel's second-half leveler at the Via del Mare.
Lecce arrived at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero searching for their first win in five matches. The home side sat 18th in the table with just 28 points from 33 games. Fiorentina, meanwhile, occupied 15th place with 36 points and came into the fixture in stronger form, drawing their last outing before this encounter.
Harrison opened the scoring in the 30th minute, giving Lecce an early advantage. The forward found the back of the net to spark the home crowd and put his side in control of the opening period. Fiorentina struggled to respond immediately to the setback.
Lecce dominated possession in the first half, controlling 55 percent of the ball. The hosts created chances and looked dangerous going forward. Fiorentina managed only three shots on target throughout the entire match, compared to Lecce's four.
The visitors needed to find their rhythm before halftime. However, they went into the break trailing and facing an uphill battle. Tactical adjustments would be essential in the second period if they hoped to salvage a result.
Fiorentina emerged with renewed purpose after the interval. Gabriel equalized in the 71st minute, restoring parity and shifting momentum toward the away side. The goal sparked a tense finale as both teams pushed for a winner.
Yellow cards began flying as the match intensified. Gabriel received a booking just one minute after scoring. Lecce's defense faced mounting pressure but held firm against Fiorentina's attacking forays.
The closing stages saw Lecce accumulate four yellow cards in 18 minutes. De Gea, Pongracic, Fazzini, and Solomon all found themselves cautioned. Neither side could break the deadlock despite sustained pressure from both teams.
The statistics told a story of Lecce's control without clinical finishing. The hosts registered 14 total shots but managed only four on target. Fiorentina's expected goals stood at 1.25 compared to Lecce's 1.46, reflecting the hosts' slight edge in quality chances.
Nicolò Fagioli earned the match's highest rating of 8.2 for his midfield contributions. Ylber Ramadani impressed for Lecce with a 7.9 rating, anchoring the home side's play. Both goalkeepers made two saves each in a competitive encounter.
The draw leaves Lecce in desperate need of victories as they battle relegation. Fiorentina's point keeps them in mid-table safety, though they will feel they could have claimed three points. Both sides now turn attention to their next fixtures.
