by Daniele Sborzacchi
A goalless draw is enough for Perugia to progress to their debut in the playoffs. Against the willing Rimini, who had eliminated Gubbio by conquering Barbetti, a performance that was certainly not exciting for the Grifoni, who however fought for every ball, suffered until the end, still managing to defend the 0-0 draw, a good start to the first round of the national phase, scheduled for next Tuesday at Curi with the return in seven days.
PHOTOGALLERY Perugia blocks Rimini and advances to the playoffs
Shyness In the first half, Perugia played a game of almost total containment. The ball is in the hands of the Rimini team, who create a couple of dangerous opportunities with Morra and Marchesi. Grifo for its part relies on long-range conclusions, with Torrasi very enterprising and Matos who in a personal action throws his right-footed shot just over the crossbar. Lisi also attempts a curling shot, finding Colombi attentive. How attentive Adamonis is to Lamesta’s close shot. In short, you cannot be satisfied in the red and white house (the one on the Perugian side). Because if it’s true that a draw is enough to move forward, Rimini gives the impression of being able to do badly.
MARIANO’S COMMENT A Griffon Griffon moves forward panting, but with what tactics?
How many risks At the start of the second half another chance for Rimini; Lamesta enters the area and puts the ball outstretched, which Marchesi doesn’t reach because it was providentially anticipated by Mezzoni. Trouble comes again from the right, this time it is Malagrida who finds the opening for the cross, with the Perugia defense managing to save itself with some trouble. Up front, Formisano’s team practically doesn’t exist, only shots from outside with Kouan who almost misses the target and even tries from close range with the overhead kick (without luck). So Rimini forces it, in search of the qualifying coup. Morra’s beautiful half-turn ends just over, the same center forward heads the ball wide. The final minutes were painful for Perugia, who defended with their teeth without allowing further opportunities. And he manages to get through.
Perugia – Rimini 0-0
PERUGIA (3-4-3): Adamonis; Lewis, Vulikic, Dell’Orco (32′ st Souare); Mezzoni, Iannoni, Torrasi, Lisi (13′ st Kouan); Paz (20′ st Seghetti), Vazquez (32′ st Sylla), Matos (32′ st Cudrig). Available: Abibi, Angella, Bezziccheri, Bartolomei, Ricci, Agosti, Bozzolan, Polizzi, Giunti, Cicioni. All.: Formisano
RIMINI (4-2-3-1): Colombi; Megelaitis, Gorelli, Lepri (36′ st Delcarro), Semeraro; Sala (32′ st Cernigoi), Langella; Lamesta (32′ st Ubaldi), Marchesi (24′ st Garetto), Malagrida (24′ st Capanni); Morra. Available: Colombo, De Lucci, Gigli, Tofanari, Quacquarelli, Oddi, Leoncini. All.: Troise
REFEREE: Ruben Arena from Torre del Greco (assistants Catani-Franco, IV official Diop, Var Gariglio-Pagnotta)
NOTE: Attendance 4917 (430 Rimini fans). Booked Megelaitis (R), Delcarro (R), Seghetti (P). Recovery st 1′, st 5′
