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 Cagliari. A crowd of 19,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pier G. Conteh.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cagliari kicking off!
3.44
0-0Liam Falsini plays a long ball forward. Fabio Porchia makes a simple pass, allowing David Gren to run into the box. David Gren side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
4.46
0-0Alberto Martins comes in with a late challenge on David Strachan. The referee calls over Alberto Martins and warns him to calm down! David Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.27
Jimmy Ottofaro hits a low pass to David Strachan. David Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Huckerby effortlessly smothers it!
9.31
0-0Jimmy Ottofaro makes a strong solo run forward. Jimmy Ottofaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele knocks the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.17
0-0Aaron Perry passes the ball forward to Gabriele Lasalandra. Gabriele Lasalandra hits a low pass to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.11
0-0Gabriele Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Weigel controls it well on his chest. Lennart Weigel shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.41
0-1Ottavio Grassadonia flicks the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.38
Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward to David Strachan who brings the ball neatly under control. David Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kaleva Sinkonen but he's offside!
27.55
0-1Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Kaleva Sinkonen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Di Michele who brings the ball under control. Guglielmo Di Michele plays a perfect one-two with David Strachan and rushes in on goal... Guglielmo Di Michele rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Eduardo Pinheiro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.48
Fabio Porchia makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.09
Fabio Porchia makes a probing pass to David Gren. David Gren shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.37
Kaleva Sinkonen makes an attacking run forward. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Di Michele but he's offside!
38.41
Jimmy Ottofaro receives the ball from a throw-in from Liam Falsini. Jimmy Ottofaro kicks a strong pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
39.49
Guglielmo Di Michele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Strachan. David Strachan threads the ball through to David Gren but he's offside!
42.07
David Strachan passes the ball forward to David Gren. David Gren plays a one-two with David Strachan and rushes in on goal... David Gren shows great control and tries a shot on goal but David Huckerby reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Tomas Fabbri decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Fabbri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomas Fabbri shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cittadella players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cittadella start the second half!
47.05
Brian Davis catches Guglielmo Di Michele on the ankles. The referee calls over Brian Davis and warns him to calm down! Guglielmo Di Michele stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.00
0-2Lennart Weigel clumsily knocks into Jimmy Ottofaro. The referee calls over Lennart Weigel and shows him a yellow card! Jimmy Ottofaro runs off the knock.
53.20
Jimmy Ottofaro threads a neat ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo plays a one-two with David Gren and advances towards the goal... Francisco Crespo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
54.34
Alberto Martins threads a neat ball through to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Fabbri.
55.20
Jimmy Ottofaro breaks forward. Jimmy Ottofaro threads the ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from distance but David Huckerby is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
57.22
Tomas Fabbri kicks a strong pass forward to David Strachan. David Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by David Huckerby.
58.34
0-2Kaleva Sinkonen takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Aaron Perry reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.46
Tomas Fabbri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Porchia controls it well on his chest. Fabio Porchia shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.53
Jimmy Ottofaro makes a probing pass to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo cuts inside the box! Francisco Crespo rockets a shot on goal but is denied by David Huckerby. Excellent save.
65.04
Brian Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Martins whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.25
With a delightful solo run, Gennaro Veronese stretches the opposition's defence. Gennaro Veronese whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Tomas Fabbri. Excellent block.
75.28
Liam Falsini hits a low pass to David Strachan. David Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kaleva Sinkonen but the linesman indicates offside!
77.35
1-2Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Gionatha De Sanctis replacing Dayo Bellucci, Eric Addo replacing Lennart Weigel and Garcia Duque Giampieretti replacing Umberto Urso .
87.28
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Di Michele collects the pass. Guglielmo Di Michele hits a low pass to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia plays a one-two with Guglielmo Di Michele and advances towards the goal... Fabio Porchia rockets a shot on goal but David Huckerby is on top of it.
89.20
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Giampieretti easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garcia Duque Giampieretti runs straight at the defence! Tomas Fabbri barges into Garcia Duque Giampieretti. Garcia Duque Giampieretti appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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. David Huckerby (GK)
9
2. Lucian Mircea (DEF)
6
3. Brian Davis (DEF)
6
4. Aaron Perry (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Gennaro Veronese (MID)
7
7. Alberto Martins (MID)
7
8. Gabriele Lasalandra (MID)
6
9. Dayo Bellucci (MID)
6
10. Umberto Urso (ATT)
6
11. Lennart Weigel (ATT)
7
12. Gionatha De Sanctis (ATT)
6
13. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
14. Garcia Duque Giampieretti (GK)
6
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
6
2. Liam Falsini (DEF)
7
3. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
8
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
8
5. Fabio Porchia (MID)
8
6. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
7
7. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
7
8. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
7
9. David Strachan (ATT)
9
10. Francisco Crespo (ATT)
7
11. David Gren (ATT)
8
12. Lamberto Montervino (DEF)
0
13. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
0
14. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
0