Match Report

0.00 0-0

Cittadella get the match underway!

10.16 0-0

León Leiva knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Carl Dichio. Excellent save.

14.05 0-0

Michael Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Vernazza. Joe Vernazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!

15.16 1-0

Joe Vernazza threads the ball through to Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason plays a scrappy one-two with Muzzy Bulent and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bjarki Sindrason tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

18.47 1-0

León Leiva flicks the ball to his team mate, Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner knocks in a cross ball towards Bjarki Sindrason. With a superhuman jump, Bjarki Sindrason connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!

20.39 2-0

Jan Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Carl Dichio had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!

26.36 2-0

León Leiva chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Carl Dichio keeps it out!

28.22 2-0

Marco Vugrinec threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carl Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!

30.52 2-0

Brian Stewart comes in with a late challenge on Marco Vugrinec. Brian Stewart is given a warning by the referee! Marco Vugrinec runs off the knock.

32.07 2-0

Paul Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!

34.54 2-0

Ronnie Roberts darts forward. Ronnie Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma passes the ball forward but Julian Galadames is offside!

38.32 2-0

Steve Lawrence makes a simple pass to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

44.58 2-0

With some swift thinking, Steve Lawrence plays the ball forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Julian Galadames shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Branko Van Himst manages to gather it.

45.00 3-0

Ensio Nurmi threads the ball through to León Leiva. León Leiva flicks a high ball forward to Manfred Brunner who takes it down. Manfred Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!

45.00 3-0

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 3-0

Colchester United start the second half!

48.06 3-0

Jan Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Brunner easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Brunner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Roberts.

49.11 3-0

Rafael Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Stewart. Brian Stewart threads the ball through to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames plays a one-two with Edgar Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Julian Galadames side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Branko Van Himst!

54.54 3-0

Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Lawrence picks a pass forward to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but Branko Van Himst is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!

55.04 3-0

Luke Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Julian Galadames controls it well on his chest. Julian Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Branko Van Himst who gathers it comfortably.

60.36 3-0

Vasco Carvalho barges into Muzzy Bulent. Vasco Carvalho is warned by the referee! Muzzy Bulent stretches but gets up unharmed.

65.21 3-0

Brian Stewart runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!

69.13 3-0

Alexandru Raduciou chips the ball to his team mate, León Leiva. León Leiva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!

71.00 3-1

Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Bento plays the ball forward to Luke Guppy. Luke Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Thirlwell. Dion Thirlwell hits a low pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

77.00 3-1

Colchester United have made a substitution with Anthony Keegan replacing Luke Guppy .

78.03 3-1

Ensio Nurmi hits a low pass to León Leiva. León Leiva sees Bjarki Sindrason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjarki Sindrason shoots from distance. It's miles wide!

79.58 4-1

Jan Helmer kicks a strong pass forward to Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!

83.22 4-1

Joe Vernazza sees Manfred Brunner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manfred Brunner lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Vasco Carvalho is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!

85.56 4-1

Brian Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Galadames. Julian Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!

87.38 4-1

Alexandru Raduciou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Helmer. Showing composure, Jan Helmer laces a through ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

89.14 4-1

With a delightful solo run, León Leiva stretches the opposition's defence. León Leiva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronnie Roberts.

90.00 4-1

León Leiva makes a probing pass to Bjarki Sindrason. Bjarki Sindrason shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carl Dichio.

90.00 4-1

It's a corner kick. Joe Vernazza loops the ball over to the far post. Muzzy Bulent rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!

90.00 4-1

The whistle blows full-time!