Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Venezia. A crowd of 9,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola C. Eranio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Venezia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola C. Eranio.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off and get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Massimiliano Zauri chips the ball to his team mate, Rainer Wilke. Rainer Wilke knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
14.56
0-0Rainer Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Hermans. The referee calls over Rainer Wilke and warns him to calm down! Marvin Hermans carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.43
0-0Stephane Cavalli makes a simple pass to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello threads the ball through to Gianpaolo Pavan but he's offside!
18.02
0-1Marvin Hermans flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Macellari collects the pass. Giulio Macellari advances with the ball. Giulio Macellari plays a one-two with Gianpaolo Pavan and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Giulio Macellari provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.21
0-1Winston Wijker flicks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Zauri. Massimiliano Zauri chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Rijkaard.
27.15
Federico Ballarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.50
Massimiliano Zauri kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.49
Gilles Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.35
Morgan Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Macellari. Giulio Macellari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt.
33.29
Federico Ballarin kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.13
Mario Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Elvis Ghirardello. Mario Antunes is shown the yellow card! Elvis Ghirardello carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.20
Niccolo Fletcher brings the ball forward. Niccolo Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
40.13
Stephane Cavalli threads a neat ball through to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elvis Ghirardello but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Venezia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cittadella players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
48.20
0-1Niccolo Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello knocks the ball forward, putting Gareth Pearce through on goal. Gareth Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Darren Bowyer.
49.27
0-1It's a corner kick. Giulio Macellari loops the ball in to towards the near post. Darren Bowyer scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
59.06
Duccio Miccoli threads the ball through to Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.11
Federico Ballarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Burbage. Darren Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Sergio Buffon!
72.22
Mark Rijkaard breaks forward. Mark Rijkaard sees Gianpaolo Pavan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Pavan skips past Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt! Gianpaolo Pavan rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Darren Bowyer.
73.54
Corner kick to Venezia. Giulio Macellari plays it to the near post. Gilles Robinson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
79.19
Giulio Macellari sees Gareth Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gareth Pearce makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Pavan but he's offside!
81.53
Stephane Cavalli threads the ball through to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.00
Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Robinson. Gilles Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Emile Mcgovern collects the pass. Emile Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
87.25
Morgan Galli hits a low pass to Vito Di Canio. Vito Di Canio hits a low pass to Gareth Pearce. Gareth Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elvis Ghirardello but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Darren Bowyer (GK)
7
2. Winston Wijker (DEF)
6
3. Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt (DEF)
6
4. Mario Antunes (DEF)
5
5. Federico Ballarin (MID)
7
6. Massimiliano Zauri (MID)
6
7. Duccio Miccoli (MID)
6
8. Gilles Robinson (MID)
6
9. Darren Burbage (ATT)
6
10. Rainer Wilke (ATT)
6
11. Emile Mcgovern (ATT)
6
12. Felice Piovani (DEF)
0
13. Walter Gonnella (GK)
0
14. Hamada Dernis (DEF)
0
1. Sergio Buffon (GK)
6
2. Morgan Galli (DEF)
6
3. Marvin Hermans (DEF)
7
4. Mark Rijkaard (DEF)
6
5. Stephane Cavalli (MID)
7
6. Vito Di Canio (MID)
6
7. Giulio Macellari (MID)
9
8. Niccolo Fletcher (MID)
7
9. Elvis Ghirardello (ATT)
6
10. Gianpaolo Pavan (ATT)
8
11. Gareth Pearce (ATT)
6
12. Gennaro Doardo (MID)
0
13. Andres Iglesias (MID)
0
14. Elvis Frezzolini (DEF)
0