Lecco had 55 per cent possession and created ten chances to Bari’s eight.

The home side took the lead in the 26th minute when Ahmad Benali hit a half volley from outside the box the rifled into the net.

George Puscas made it 2-0 shortly after the break when he slid into a loose ball to score from inside the six-yard box.

Giuseppe Sibilli scored Bari’s third in the 69th with a header after a great run and cross by Medhi Dorval. Lecco keeper Riccardo Melgrati got a hand to the ball but was unable to keep it out.

Andrija Novakovich got one back for Lecco in the 81st with a header than looped over the oncoming Bari goalkeeper.

Bari are 12th on the table, three points outside the promotion-playoff zone.

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