Lecce faces Aversa in their first ever match, played on November 6, 1927. The Salento team, born on September 15 of the same year from the merger of the minor clubs Juventus and Gladiator, lines up on the field with a formation led by Felice Ferrero. The match, played at the 'Rinascita' stadium in Aversa, ends 1-1, with Francesco 'Ciccio' Meo's goal opening the scoring for Lecce. Coach Felice Ferrero lines up a formation with Gustavo Varola in goal, Bernardini, Camassa, Leone, Monaco, Ferrero, Tana, Rella, Meo, Fossati and Locatelli. The match report tells of a heated atmosphere, with continuous threats to Lecce players from the local crowd. Lecce finishes third in the championship, with 16 points, while Aversana finishes fifth with 9 points. The 1927-1928 season is one of the most important in Lecce's history, with the team establishing itself as one of the main forces in southern football. Lecce plays with a white and black jersey, in honor of the colors of the city's coat of arms, and not yet with the classic yellow and red that will become the symbol of the team. The match against Aversa is just the beginning of a long history for Lecce, which in the years to come will establish itself as one of the most important teams in southern Italy. 1927 is also an important year for football history, with the birth of sound cinema and the first Atlantic crossing by plane. Lecce is a team that is establishing itself, with a young and ambitious formation, and the match against Aversa is just the first step towards a long and glorious history. The team's first official match is a significant event, and it marks the beginning of a new era for Lecce. The match is played in a tense atmosphere, with the local crowd creating a hostile environment for the Lecce players. Despite this, the team manages to secure a draw, thanks to Meo's goal. The result is a positive one for Lecce, and it sets the tone for the rest of the season. The team's performance is impressive, considering that it is their first official match. The players show a lot of determination and skill, and they are able to hold their own against a tough opponent. The match against Aversa is a memorable one, and it will be remembered as a significant moment in Lecce's history.
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Lecce faces Aversa in their first ever match
Discover the story of Lecce's first official match, played on November 6, 1927 against Aversa Normanna. Read the report of that historic day
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