SP Cosmos and San Giovanni played out a 1-1 draw in their San Marino Cup match on 28 October 2026, a result that reflected a game of fine margins, good goalkeeping and two well-taken goals. Cosmos enjoyed the better of the early exchanges, but San Giovanni responded with a determined second-half performance and earned a share of the spoils.

Match overview

The home side started brightly and took the lead in the 23rd minute when Andrea Conti met a loose ball inside the penalty area and drove it low into the corner. Cosmos continued to look the more threatening team for much of the first half, using quick passing down the flanks to stretch San Giovanni’s back line. San Giovanni stayed in the contest, though, and began to grow into the game as the half wore on.

The equaliser arrived in the 67th minute. San Giovanni won possession in midfield and moved the ball forward quickly, with Matteo Baldacci finishing from the edge of the box after a smart lay-off. The goal changed the mood of the tie, and both sides had chances to win it late on. Cosmos pushed for a winner, while San Giovanni looked dangerous on the counter-attack, but neither could find a decisive second goal.

Key moments

• 23’ – Cosmos take the lead: Andrea Conti scores from inside the area after a spell of home pressure.
• 39’ – San Giovanni chance: A header from a corner flashes just wide of the Cosmos goal.
• 67’ – San Giovanni equalise: Matteo Baldacci finishes a quick attacking move with a composed strike.
• 85’ – Late save: The San Giovanni goalkeeper keeps out a close-range effort to preserve the draw.

Tactical story

Cosmos looked most comfortable when they could get their full-backs high and create space in wide areas. Their early goal came from exactly that kind of pressure, but they were unable to maintain the same intensity after San Giovanni adjusted their shape. San Giovanni sat slightly deeper after the break, protected the central corridor and looked to spring forward through quick transitions. That approach paid off with the equaliser and nearly produced a winner in the closing stages.

Standout players

Conti was a constant threat for Cosmos and took his goal well. In midfield, Cosmos’ captain helped keep the ball moving, while San Giovanni’s goalkeeper made an important late stop. Baldacci’s equaliser was the standout individual moment for San Giovanni, and his movement between the lines caused problems throughout the second half.

What it means

The 1-1 result leaves the cup tie finely balanced and gives both teams something to build on. Cosmos will feel they did enough to win, but they will need to be more ruthless in the final third. San Giovanni showed resilience and tactical discipline, qualities that will serve them well in the next meeting between the sides.