Match Report
Pontedera, 19th on 20 points, faced an 18-point deficit to Perugia (14th, 38). The last five rounds placed Perugia 7th in the league for form — higher than their 14th in the standings. Per game in the league, Perugia were scoring 1.06 and conceding 1.22, Pontedera 0.75 and 1.72, against a competition average of 1.13 goals per team per game.
Pontedera had gone 15 games without a win.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Perugia have 2 wins to Pontedera's 1, with 3 draws, at 2.83 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 33% of the meetings went to the host. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The venue was Stadio Renato Curi, with room for 23,625 spectators. With 60 matches recorded and 2.0 yellow cards per game, R. Lovison was the man in the middle. On the scoreboard, Perugia led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Perugia: Daniele Montevago (82'), Daniele Montevago (29') · Pontedera: Motiejus Šapola (90')
Key stats
Possession: Perugia 46% · Pontedera 54% · Total shots: 12-17 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-4