Salernitana beats Lecce 2-1 for first win in nearly 3 months
MILAN (AP) — Salernitana has won at Lecce 2-1 to leapfrog its opponent and gain ground in the battle to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight in Serie A. Victory lifted Salernitana up to 19th. It is nine points above the relegation zone and a point above Lecce. Spezia is three points below Salernitana after losing at Bologna 2-0. Bologna had been wary of being dragged into a relegation scrap but is now just two points behind the final qualifying spot for European competition.