Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 9,026 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Donato Maresca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Donato Maresca.
0.00
0-0Atalanta kick off!
2.11
0-0Duccio Del Piero surges forward with the ball. Duccio Del Piero brings the ball forward. Duccio Del Piero passes the ball forward but Tiziano Cossato is offside!
6.50
0-0Gabriel Gimenez hits a low pass to Girolamo Marino. Girolamo Marino shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
8.41
Billy Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Andre De Icco. Andre De Icco flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Ballarin controls it well on his chest. P. Gilberto Ballarin knocks in a cross ball towards Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
14.37
Amedeo Fortin knocks the ball forward to Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.39
0-0Gabriel Gimenez threads the ball through to Tiziano Cossato. Tiziano Cossato lofts in a cross ball towards Max Terry. Max Terry powers a header at goal but is denied by Dino Pane. Excellent save.
18.00
With some swift thinking, Emanuele Bagnacani plays the ball forward to Malte Engels. Malte Engels flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Ballarin collects the pass. P. Gilberto Ballarin finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Fausto Antonioli manages to keep it out.
20.11
Habib Diop knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Engels. Malte Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood shoots from distance but is denied by Fausto Antonioli. Excellent save.
21.43
0-0William Gazzoli hacks P. Gilberto Ballarin from behind! William Gazzoli is given a warning by the referee! P. Gilberto Ballarin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.56
Malte Engels makes an attacking run forward. Malte Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
27.46
Malte Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Edoardo Passoni. Edoardo Passoni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fausto Antonioli gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
28.57
0-0William Gazzoli kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Gimenez. Gabriel Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Gimenez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Girolamo Marino. Habib Diop catches Girolamo Marino on the ankles. Girolamo Marino appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.57
1-0Gabriel Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Girolamo Marino. Girolamo Marino plays a one-two with Juan-Carlos Vila and rushes in on goal... Girolamo Marino muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players seem much more motivated whilst the Cittadella players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
47.40
Habib Diop flicks a high pass forward. Malte Engels controls it well on his chest. Malte Engels kicks a strong pass forward to Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
48.10
1-0Gabriel Gimenez barges into Andre De Icco. Gabriel Gimenez is shown the yellow card! Andre De Icco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.47
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Andre De Icco who brings the ball under control. Andre De Icco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin knocks in a cross ball towards Donato Vierchwood. Donato Vierchwood knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fausto Antonioli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.47
Arjan Knopper threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
59.25
Malte Engels deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin plays a one-two with Edoardo Passoni and rushes in on goal... P. Gilberto Ballarin tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.25
1-2Atalanta have made 3 substitutions with Giampaolo Matteassi replacing Habib Diop, Carmelo Campagna replacing Edoardo Passoni and Max Nervo replacing Donato Vierchwood .
71.08
Antoine Robben comes in with a late challenge on Arjan Knopper. Antoine Robben is shown the yellow card! Arjan Knopper carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.19
Giampaolo Matteassi plays the ball forward to Malte Engels. Malte Engels changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Malte Engels shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.33
Billy Hutchison chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Engels. Malte Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Ballarin. P. Gilberto Ballarin shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.45
Antoine Robben receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Gimenez. Antoine Robben advances with the ball. Antoine Robben sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dino Pane gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.56
Gabriel Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Max Terry who takes it down. Max Terry hits a low pass to Tiziano Cossato. Tiziano Cossato takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiziano Cossato! That brings them level!
89.54
Emanuele Bagnacani sees a break and surges forward. Emanuele Bagnacani flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Ballarin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. P. Gilberto Ballarin shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to P. Gilberto Ballarin of Atalanta |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fausto Antonioli (GK)
8
2. Pierpaolo Mazzi (DEF)
6
3. Richard Copping (DEF)
6
4. Duccio Del Piero (DEF)
6
5. William Gazzoli (DEF)
6
6. Antoine Robben (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Gimenez (MID)
7
8. Juan-Carlos Vila (ATT)
6
9. Girolamo Marino (ATT)
8
10. Tiziano Cossato (ATT)
8
11. Max Terry (ATT)
7
12. Mirko Piacentini (MID)
0
13. Stanislas Traore (MID)
0
14. Giampaolo Di Masi (GK)
0
1. Dino Pane (GK)
6
2. Emanuele Bagnacani (DEF)
7
3. Habib Diop (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hutchison (DEF)
6
5. Amedeo Fortin (MID)
6
6. Arjan Knopper (MID)
6
7. Malte Engels (MID)
8
8. Andre De Icco (MID)
6
9. Edoardo Passoni (ATT)
7
10. P. Gilberto Ballarin (ATT)
9
11. Donato Vierchwood (ATT)
8
12. Giampaolo Matteassi (DEF)
6
13. Carmelo Campagna (GK)
6
14. Max Nervo (DEF)
6