Perugia falls in Braglia‘s Debut, 2-1 to Samb Corsara
Perugia suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Samb Corsara in the first match under new manager Braglia, marking the end of his 41-minute tenure with a loss. The match,held at the Curi stadium,saw Perugia initially take control,with opportunities arising from Angella,Ogunseye,and a Bacchin shot that hit the pole. However,a shift in momentum in the second half led to Samb Corsara securing the victory.
Braglia implemented a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to immediately imprint his style on the team. Despite a promising first half where Perugia dominated possession and created chances, the team appeared sluggish after the restart, slowing down their offensive maneuvers.
Player Ratings:
* Joints 6.5: Performed well in both midfield setups, contributing as a playmaker and in support roles, and scored a goal.
* Megelis 6: Despite conceding a penalty, his overall performance was strong, fighting throughout the match. He showed fatigue towards the end, but that was expected given his effort.
* Matos 5: Failed to replicate his positive performance from the previous match in Ravenna.
* OGUNSEYE 6: Provided a presence upfront,nearly scoring with a header. Substituted off in the 75th minute for Montevago.
* Montevago 5: Had little impact after coming on as a substitute, failing to make a notable contribution.
* Cart 5.5: Attempted to drive the game forward but struggled to make a tangible impact.
* Bacchin 5.5: A disappointing performance, though he hit the post in the first half. Substituted off in the 61st minute for Joselito.
* Joselito 5: Hasn’t yet reached his full potential, appearing somewhat confused after being trialed in multiple positions during pre-season.
* braglia 5.5: His debut ended in defeat. While the team showed promise in the first half, they lacked intensity in the second.