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It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 16,590 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristiano Semioli.


0.00
Perugia kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
Jaouad Fretard clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Ruotolo. The referee calls over Jaouad Fretard and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Ruotolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.34
Duccio Gamberini knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Cervantes who takes it down. Leonardo Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
4.08
Gabriel Tapia makes a probing pass to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ralph Hurst manages to keep it out.
8.08
Nicol˜ Longhi threads a neat ball through to Mick Bridge. Mick Bridge shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Vinicio E. Pastine keeps it out!
10.24
Jaouad Fretard hacks Rodolfo Ruotolo from behind! The referee brings Jaouad Fretard to one side and gives him another warning! Rodolfo Ruotolo stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.10
Duccio Gamberini makes a probing pass to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Paz whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Cervantes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ralph Hurst manages to gather it easily.
22.58
Gabriel Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.05
Tino Ross makes a simple pass to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia threads the ball through to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
28.48
Duccio Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Ruotolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Ruotolo threads the ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.42
Duccio Gamberini sees Rodolfo Ruotolo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Ruotolo makes a probing pass to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
36.38
Gialuca Capecchi threads a neat ball through to Stefano Iuliano. Stefano Iuliano whips in a cross ball towards Mick Bridge. Mick Bridge flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Fabian N. Mazzoli and the loose ball is cleared up field.
38.31
Dario Silvestri hacks Jean Bagnon from behind! Dario Silvestri is warned by the referee! Jean Bagnon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.59
Duccio Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Tapia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Paz collects the pass. Hugo Paz knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Perugia!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta get the second half underway!
48.24
Gialuca Capecchi kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Iuliano. Stefano Iuliano plays a scrappy one-two with Mick Bridge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefano Iuliano tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.02
Gianmarco Manzo barges into Gabriel Tapia. The referee brings Gianmarco Manzo to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Tapia stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.45
Gabriel Tapia threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.00
David Diakite barges into Fabian N. Mazzoli. The referee calls over David Diakite and warns him to calm down! Fabian N. Mazzoli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
Tino Ross threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Tapia. Gabriel Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ralph Hurst reads it well. Great keeping!
63.11
Gabriel Tapia makes a simple pass to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Ralph Hurst had no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
66.55
Duccio Gamberini makes a strong solo run forward. Duccio Gamberini flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.36
Duccio Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Ruotolo who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Ruotolo kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Hugo Paz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.43
Duccio Gamberini decides to run forward with the ball. Duccio Gamberini makes a probing pass to Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti passes the ball forward to Hugo Paz. Hugo Paz tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.49
Gabriel Tapia kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cervantes. Leonardo Cervantes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.45
Rodolfo Ruotolo takes the throw-in. Gabriel Tapia sees Leonardo Cervantes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Cervantes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Ralph Hurst has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.38
Gabriel Tapia threads the ball through to Jean Bagnon. Jean Bagnon lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ruscitti. Mark Ruscitti jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ralph Hurst didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Gianmarco Manzo flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Iuliano. Stefano Iuliano shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Paz of Perugia

Match Ratings