Hani Said's AS Bari were involved in a Serie B match last night, home to rivals Lecce. This was expected to be a hot derby. It proved an extremely difficult match.

After a long wreckless first half, it was still 0-0. The stadium was shocked 5 minutes from the end when Chevanton scored for the visitors. Bari had to respond. They managed to do so in stoppage time, via Anaclerio. This was a huge sigh of relief, which prevented what would have been their second home loss in a row.

Hani Said played in what was described as "a real derby!" Bari played very well in the first half, but failed to score because Spinesi played a very bad match. Said played in central midfield, and was "making some beautiful actions". He was doing very well in the position. In the second half though, he played on the right, but had more of a defensive job. He did his job and intercepted many balls.

Chevanton of Lecce scored incredible goal and that was Lecce's second attack. Bari needed to react, and in stoppage time Palmieri played a beautiful ball to Gigi Anaclerio who equalized. There was a wonderful roar in the stadium as Anaclerio and Palmieri, both born and bred in Bari, got the equalizing goal.

It was an amazing atmosphere, with an attendance of over 25,000. Now Bari is are 5th in Serie B. They are doing well but could have done with a win in the last match. Hani played well and is proving to be a wonderful regular for the side. The next match is Siena vs. Bari next Saturday night.

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