Roger Ibañez (OG): 7th Minute (Lecce 1, Roma 0)Two goals in two weeks for Federico Baschirotto. Fortunately, things settled down as the match wound its way towards the half-hour mark, though Roma were struggling to break down a surprisingly resolute Lecce defense. The final quarter hour wasn't any kinder to Roma, as the Lecce defense continued to give them fits, hacking, chopping, and grabbing at any Roma ball carrier with impunity since the officials decided to eat their whistles. Between the quiet officials, the stout Lecce defense, and their own shortcomings in the run of play, Roma walked into the dressing room at halftime dispirited but not defeated. All Roma can do now is hope that Lazio and Atalanta draw later today, sparing Roma's top-four hopes for another week.
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