PRE-RACE COMMENT
Everything is ready at Dino Manuzzi for the match between Cesena and Perugia. The hosts are playing with the aim of reaching a record 96 points in the standings, equaling Catanzaro last year. The Umbrians, on the other hand, after the defeat of Triestina in Padua, want to win to become the best fourth in Serie C. Chilling atmosphere in the stadium with a super choreography by the Juventus fans and Romagna Mia sung on the lawn by Mirko Casadei. About a hundred Grifo fans occupy the Curva Ferrovia.
TRAININGS
Formisano, fresh from the renewal, renounces the suspended Torrasi, suspended, the banned Lewis, Vulikic, Iannoni and Paz and players such as Mezzoni, Seghetti and Lisi kept on rest in view of the play offs. Agosti makes his debut as a starter. On the pitch in front of Adamonis Souaré, Angella and Dell’Orco, in midfield Cudrig, Bartolomei, Cudrig, Kouan, Cancellieri and Agosti supporting Sylla. Klinsmann junior made his debut in Cesena. In defense Ciofi, Prestia and Pieraccini, on the wings Adamo and Donnarumma, in midfield De Rose and Saber, in the attacking midfield Berti and Kargbo in support of Corazza.
FIRST HALF
1′ Kick-off at Manuzzi. Off you go! The last day of the championship begins!
9′ First ring for Perugia: Agosti tries from afar. Blocks Klinsmann without problems.
16′ Still red and white ahead. Bartolomei and Sylla duet. The midfielder goes for a shot but sends it wide.
18′ CESENA THE ADVANTAGE! From Adamo’s corner, Prestia scores his first goal of the season with his header.
32′ Cesena restart: Berti serves Saber who sends it just over the crossbar.
36′ Penalty for Cesena! Contact in the area between Bartolomei and Saber on Adamo’s cross. Mazzoni points to the diskette.
37′ CESENA DOUBLE! Corazza coolly scores the 2-0 from the spot.
45′ Two minutes of injury time granted.
45’+1 De Rose and Bartolomei are booked after a melee on the pitch.
45’+2 The first half ends here
END OF THE FIRST HALF COMMENTARY
Perugia tried at the start of the second half but so far it hasn’t been enough. Cesena proved to be superior and confirmed that it deserved first place by a distance. The red and whites tried with Agosti and Bartolomei, then came Donnarumma’s goal and Corazza’s second. Nicolò Cudrig spoke to UmbriaTv at the end of the first half as follows: “The episodes so far have turned in favor of Cesena. I have doubts about the penalty he was awarded. The final nervousness? I can’t wait to see them celebrate already, we have to spit blood on the pitch for the shirt. We must also do it in the second half to try to recover.”
SECOND HALF
46′ An immediate change for Formisano: Bozzolan comes on instead of Cancellieri.
49′ Cesena on attack. Exchange between Berti and Ciofi, ball to Kargbo who misses the hook.
56′ A series of dangerous actions by Cavalluccio.
60′ Whirlwind of changes. Toscano sends Shpendi and Ogunseye onto the field for Kargbo and Corazza. In Perugia Matos takes Agosti’s place.
68′ Kouan tries. Klinsmann saves in two stages.
70′ In Cesena Francesconi takes De Rose’s place.
79′ Double substitution in Perugia: Bezziccheri and Lickunas for Kouan and Cudrig.
82′ In Cesena David takes Donnarumma’s place.
88′ Sphendi tries, saves Adamonis.
90+2′ Opportunity for Perugia. The young Ronchi finishes just wide.
90+5 Sphendi devours the 3-0 by kicking the crossbar face to face with Adamonis.
END OF SECOND HALF COMMENT
Few emotions in this second half for the last of a championship of two teams who have practically already closed the accounts. It was difficult to come back from three goals and try to be the best fourth for Perugia. The Grifo participates directly in Cesena’s promotion party, doing nothing to ruin it in the second half.
