The game ends. Perugia didn’t go beyond a 1-1 draw with Bra, but they had the indisputable merit of straightening out a situation that had become very complicated indeed. The Piedmontese had clearly come to the Curi to set up barricades, but in the end they had to concede a goal from debutant Nepi in the 2nd minute of injury time. Biancorossi still out of the playout zone due to Livorno’s home defeat, but something more will certainly be needed in the next matches. Thank you all for following our live broadcast, see you next time.
97′ no penalty. Corner kick for Grifo
97′ card played by Tedesco for a suspected foul in the Bra area
96′ Lisi turns, Renzetti removes her from seven
94′ goal confirmed, we are at 1-1
92′ NEPIIII! Grifo’s attack is rewarded: Joselito puts it in the middle for Nepi who enters Renzetti’s goal. The well-deserved 1-1 arrives
91′ left by Giunti, ball deflected by Renzetti onto the post
granted 7′ of added time
88′ Dell’Orco’s break from Manzari’s corner, Renzetti’s catch is easy
85′ in Perugia Giardino enters Bartolomei exits
84′ Campedelli sends it out in the center of the area
83′ Gemello was about to make a big deal again: after an incorrect clearance Sganzerla almost misses the target with a lob
82′ Bra has the opportunity to close the match but Gemello has the merit of blocking Minaj’s way. The goalkeeper is booked for touching the ball with his hands outside the area
78′ Tuzza leaves in Bra, Leoncini enters
74′ Giunti comes on for Tumbarello in Perugia
73′ Bra brings on Capac for Baldini and Minaj for Sinani
70′ Tedesco booked for protesting
69′ Tumbarello hits the target from the edge, but the referee disallows it for offside
67′ there is nothing for the referee, we play
64′ suspected hands in the Bra area: Tedesco plays for the FVS card
63′ Tedesco makes a double substitution: Lisi for Calapai and Joselito for Megelaitis
59′ cross by Calapai, header by Dell’Orco which ends high
57′ Megelaitis booked for a foul
We start again with a forced change for Grifo: Montevago can’t make it, Nepi makes his debut
Thus ends the first half. Bra goes to rest with a one goal lead. It was made by Lionetti, who took advantage of Gemello’s completely incorrect exit. This is the only opportunity created by the Piedmontese on a loose ball in the opponent’s area, which now makes the game all uphill given their purely defensive attitude. Montevago’s condition needs to be assessed during the break as he came off suffering from an ankle injury. We really didn’t need an episode like this, which penalizes a Perugia team who tried to play the game, but who often crashed into the Giallorossi’s wall. See you later for the news of the recovery.
46′ Tumbarello crosses for Montevago, the attacker, who remains on the ground bruised, manages to impact the ball which ends up high
granted 1′ of added time
41′ the Piedmontese, at the first opportunity, broke the deadlock. It won’t be easy to fix given their attitude
40′ incredible at the Curi, Bra takes the lead: Lionetti heads ahead of Gemello, who came out really badly
37′ another excellent Dell’Orco serves Manzari in the area whose conclusion, after the first control, is blocked for a corner
33′ Campedelli booked for a foul on Bacchin
29′ Bartolomei booked for a foul on Tuzza. A similar intervention against Bacchin a few minutes ago was not sanctioned in the same way. Number 16 is not on the warning list
28′ cross from Dell’Orco, Tumbarello breaks away ahead of Montevago, better positioned, high ball
20′ Dell’Orco’s cross for Megelaitis’s head, the ball goes wide
19′ Campedelli has space to shoot, but misses the target
13′ from a corner, a couple of Bra players miss the shot from a very advantageous distance. On the reverse in front Manzari fails to materialize an inviting restart, having his shot blocked from the edge. You will need to pay attention to set pieces
12′ an error in setting by the Piedmontese launches Bacchin towards the opponent’s area, but his effort from the edge is weak
10′ chance for Tumbarello, who tries to serve on the fly following a beat and strike, the ball rising over the crossbar
7′ great opportunity for Grifo: Manzari serves Montevago on a silver platter, who all alone in front of Renzetti is hypnotized by the latter
Parties
“Come on Perugia, the Curva Nord is your heart”. This is the banner that appeared in the hottest sector of cheering. Public response lower than expected also due to the harsh climate
The official lineups
PERUGIA (4-3-1-2): Twin; Calapai, Riccardi, Tozzuolo, Dell’Orco; Megelaitis, Bartolomei, Tumbarello; Manzari; Montevago, Bacchin. Available Moro, Vinti, Rondolini, Lisi, Giunti, Terrnava, Perugini, Bellali, Joselito, Matos, Giardino, Nepi. All. German
BRA (3-5-2): Renzetti; De Santis, Fiordaliso, Sganzerla; Lionetti, Tuzza, Campedelli, Maressa, Rottensteiner; Sinani, Baldini. Available Franzini, Lia, Rabuffi, Cannistrà, Brambilla, Leoncini, Armstrong, Minaj, Capac, Fioccardi. All. Nisticó
Counter-order: in the red and white formation there is not Joselito in midfield but Megelaitis. Tedesco did not want to give up the substance and geometry of the Lithuanian player, who returned from suspension. For the rest the choices are those announced on the eve.
In Bra, pay attention to the outings of Sinani and Baldini, designated as the attacking pair in the 3-5-2 with which Nisticò deployed the Giallorossi.
A true final
The results are favorable and therefore more than ever we need to seize the moment. Torres – Campobasso ended at 2-2, while Livorno was defeated 2-1 at home by a revived Juventus Netx Gen.
Furthermore, today Sambenedettese – Gubbio is played. Perugia therefore, at least on paper, seems to have a highway towards exiting the playout zone.
On paper, because Bra will certainly come to play with a knife between their teeth, on the basis of the draw achieved in the 94th minute against Samb itself.
The red and whites for their part are doing well after two victories in a row and want at all costs to achieve the hat trick to turn their championship around.
Giovanni Tedesco will have to do without Gabriele Angella and Emanuele Torrasi for different reasons, and in midfield he is contemplating the confirmation of Joselito among the half wings. Linas Megelaitis, unmovable until a few weeks ago, could start from the bench. There will certainly be an opportunity to see the new signing Alessio Nepi in action during the race.
The Piedmontese led by Fabio Nisticò will not deviate from their 3-5-2, with Sinani and Baldini destined to pair up front.
Perugia Today will provide live coverage of the match in real time starting from 5.30pm. Followed by comments and interviews with the protagonists after the race.
Probable lineups
PERUGIA (4-3-1-2): Twin; Calapai, Riccardi, Tozzuolo, Dell’Orco; Joselito, Bartolomei, Tumbarello; Manzari; Montevago, Bacchin. Available Moro, Vinti, Rondolini, Lisi, Giunti, Terrnava, Perugini, Bellali, Megelaitis, Matos, Giardino, Nepi. All. German
BRA (3-5-2): Renzetti; De Santis, Fiordaliso, Sganzerla; La Marca, Tuzza, Brambilla, Maressa, Rottensteiner; Sinani, Baldini. Available Franzini, Menicucci, Lia, Rabuffi, Cannistrà, Corsi, Lionetti, Leoncini, Armstrong, Dimatteo, Minaj, Capac. All. Nisticó
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