The 2004-05 campaign delivered on-field drama and ultimate heartbreak for Perugia as the Grifoni clinched a competitive 3rd-place finish in Serie B. This position secured a spot in the promotion play-off final, which they won against Torino, only for their victory to be tragically annulled by administrative relegation to the fourth tier due to a financial crisis. Leading the charge was the Brazilian winger Ferreira Pinto, whose 8 crucial league goals proved decisive in a campaign built on on-pitch ambition and off-pitch turmoil. It was an unforgettable and devastating year that marked the club's lowest point and remains a painful, defining chapter in the history of the Grifoni.