Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 9,938 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
0.00
Perugia kick off and get the match underway!
4.41
Nicola Sesia threads the ball through to Matteo Miccoli. Matteo Miccoli whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Ferreira. Nuno Ferreira connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Tommaso Atzeni with no chance!! Goal for Atalanta!
8.25
Giacomo Iaquinta knocks the ball forward to Matteo Miccoli. Matteo Miccoli rushes past Youssef Coly! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matteo Miccoli provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Tommaso Atzeni.
10.21
Dino Villa knocks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Iaquinta. Giacomo Iaquinta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matteo Miccoli. Matteo Miccoli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nuno Ferreira is offside!
14.18
Carlton Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Haynes. Seeing a gap ahead, Ralph Haynes picks a pass forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa threads the ball through to Tonino Ballotta but he's offside!
16.52
Daniele Di Bari plays a long ball forward. Wladimiro Ripa edges inside the box! Wladimiro Ripa comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Adriano Cappellini is on top of it.
18.06
Youssef Coly decides to run forward with the ball. Youssef Coly knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.12
Leonardo Rocco makes a probing pass to Matteo Miccoli. Matteo Miccoli shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Tommaso Atzeni!
22.25
Francis Wimbee flicks a high pass forward to Ralph Haynes who brings the ball under control. Ralph Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
24.24
Jose E. Lombardo passes the ball forward to Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly threads the ball through to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone threads a neat ball through to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
26.23
Francis Wimbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
27.57
Youssef Coly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta runs straight at the defence! Tonino Ballotta tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Adriano Cappellini.
33.11
Francis Wimbee knocks the ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa runs straight at the defence! Wladimiro Ripa shoots from just inside the box but it is deflected wide by Joao Barbosa.
34.14
Youssef Coly takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Donato Rossini shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.06
Tonino Ballotta comes in with a late challenge on Giacomo Iaquinta. Tonino Ballotta is warned by the referee! Giacomo Iaquinta stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.51
Giacomo Iaquinta passes the ball forward to Leonardo Rocco. Leonardo Rocco knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Ferreira. Nuno Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
47.37
Felipe Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Ferreira. Nuno Ferreira edges inside the box! Nuno Ferreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.29
Nicola Sesia kicks a strong pass forward to Matteo Miccoli. Matteo Miccoli lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Navarro. Felipe Navarro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.00
Giacomo Iaquinta sees a break and surges forward. Giacomo Iaquinta skips past Daniele Di Bari! Giacomo Iaquinta comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.27
Jose E. Lombardo flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Ball collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Ball plays the ball forward to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta sees Gianmarco Gorgone just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianmarco Gorgone cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Adriano Cappellini reads it well. Good save!
67.52
Tonino Ballotta clumsily knocks into Joao Barbosa. The referee warns Tonino Ballotta again to calm down! Joao Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.07
Norman Dean clumsily knocks into Youssef Coly. The referee brings Norman Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Youssef Coly stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.51
Giacomo Iaquinta flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Ferreira who takes it down. Nuno Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
78.06
Norman Dean clumsily knocks into Youssef Coly. Norman Dean is shown the yellow card! Youssef Coly gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.08
Ralph Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta whips in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Adriano Cappellini!
81.28
Donato Rossini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Ball. Carlton Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone passes the ball forward to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta takes a shot at goal. Adriano Cappellini gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
85.19
Jose E. Lombardo knocks the ball to his team mate, Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Wimbee. Francis Wimbee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Adriano Cappellini.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
28.8%
43.8%
27.4%
Scorers
| Nuno Ferreira 4, 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Ferreira of Atalanta |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommaso Atzeni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniele Di Bari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose E. Lombardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Donato Rossini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Wimbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Haynes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Youssef Coly (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianmarco Gorgone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tonino Ballotta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wladimiro Ripa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alfredo Di Salvatore (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Riccardo Circati (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giuliano Macellari (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adriano Cappellini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pablo Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joao Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dino Villa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Norman Dean (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Giacomo Iaquinta (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Rocco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nicola Sesia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matteo Miccoli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Felipe Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Ferreira (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Demetrio Botticella (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yazid Marquet (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Wright (GK) | 0 | |









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