Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 18,668 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Brescia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella get the match underway!
3.27
Gianmarco Piovani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.46
Gian Luca Nista clumsily knocks into Juri Cannavaro. Gian Luca Nista is warned by the referee! Juri Cannavaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.12
Carlos Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Gianmarco Piovani. Gianmarco Piovani chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Dalla Bona who gathers it comfortably.
27.04
Guglielmo Zerbini comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Morrone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Morrone stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.08
Leonardo Caverzan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Vicente. Gregorio Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Zerbini. Guglielmo Zerbini tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.41
Gianmarco Piovani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Paolo Dalla Bona easily smothers it!
38.17
Gregorio Vicente sees space and advances. Gregorio Vicente shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Paolo Dalla Bona manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Brescia start the second half!
48.03
Marcello Pirlo hacks Anselmo Sbaccanti from behind! The referee calls over Marcello Pirlo and shows him a yellow card! Anselmo Sbaccanti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.12
Oscar Buriani knocks the ball forward to Gian Luca Nista. Gian Luca Nista kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Zerbini. Guglielmo Zerbini shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
55.20
Juri Cannavaro makes a probing pass to Marcello Pirlo. Marcello Pirlo goes all the way! Marcello Pirlo tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.48
Marcello Morante kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Cannavaro. Juri Cannavaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Pirlo. Marcello Pirlo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.18
Gianmarco Piovani catches Camille Guillou on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Camille Guillou stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.34
Oscar Buriani threads the ball through to Gregorio Vicente. Gregorio Vicente threads the ball through to Guglielmo Zerbini. Guglielmo Zerbini knocks in a cross ball towards Simone La Marca. Simone La Marca flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
66.37
Gian Luca Nista clumsily knocks into Juri Cannavaro. Gian Luca Nista is given another warning by the referee! Juri Cannavaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.13
Leonardo Caverzan passes the ball forward to Gregorio Vicente. Gregorio Vicente kicks a strong pass forward to Simone La Marca. Simone La Marca knocks in a cross ball towards Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.48
Juri Cannavaro knocks the ball forward to Marcello Pirlo. Marcello Pirlo plays a perfect one-two with Eddy Santarelli and rushes in on goal... Marcello Pirlo tries a spectacular strike but somehow Ljubisa Lombardo manages to keep it out.
73.16
Gian Luca Nista chips the ball to his team mate, Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paolo Dalla Bona manages to gather it comfortably.
78.57
Leonardo Caverzan flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianmarco Piovani. Gianmarco Piovani advances with the ball. Gianmarco Piovani shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.39
Jakob Francke kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Baronio. Alejandro Baronio flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddy Santarelli. Eddy Santarelli kicks a strong pass forward to Marcello Pirlo. Marcello Pirlo rockets a shot on goal but somehow Ljubisa Lombardo manages to keep it out.
87.55
Juri Cannavaro makes a simple pass to Eddy Santarelli. Eddy Santarelli tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
Gianmarco Piovani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Fayolle. Fabien Fayolle shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Marcello Pirlo of Brescia

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.974358974359 vs 41.025641025641
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 47.44%, Away team third: 25.64%

Scorers