Lecce near relegation after Fiorentina loss Milan: Lecce are on the verge of relegation after losing 1-0 at home to Fiorentina in Serie A as new coach Vincenzo Guerini won his first game in charge of the Tuscan side on Saturday.

Alessio Cerci scored the only goal of the game 10 minutes before half-time. Lecce goalkeeper Massimiliano Benassi almost equalised in injury time but his strike hit his own team-mate.

In the late game, Francesco Totti scored twice and had a penalty saved as Roma drew 2-2 with Catania in the veteran striker's 500th Serie A match.

Lecce are three points off Genoa who play Udinese on Sunday. Lecce still have a slight chance of avoiding the drop if Genoa lose their last two games. Lecce must win their final match at Chievo Verona next weekend to survive on goal difference, as they have a level head-to-head record with Genoa. Both games between the sides finished in a draw....more    
08:58 AM, May 06, 2012