Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Juventus. A crowd of 20,861 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Caruso.
0.00
0-0Cittadella kick off the first half!
2.50
0-0Bradley Aloisi kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Ball. Steve Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Javier Miller gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
3.04
Julian Wittmann sees Moustapha El-Khalej in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha El-Khalej lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza heads the ball goalwards. Niche Alvarez manages to gather it.
9.30
0-0Alexandru Raduciou threads the ball through to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic who brings the ball under control. Dennis Sladakovic tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.01
0-0Julian Wittmann hits a low pass to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Nyarko.
16.32
Takis Grammatopoulos threads a neat ball through to Orlando Heubach. Orlando Heubach knocks the ball forward to Jose Moya. Jose Moya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Nyarko.
18.25
0-0Julian Wittmann catches Joe Vernazza on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Wittmann and shows him a yellow card! Joe Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.39
Irving Vasquez threads a neat ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
26.24
Julian Wittmann passes the ball forward to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej whips in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.58
Francisco Rattin flicks a high pass forward. Orlando Heubach collects the pass. Orlando Heubach deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandru Raduciou.
34.06
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.57
Takis Grammatopoulos threads a neat ball through to Julian Wittmann. Julian Wittmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Niche Alvarez manages to gather it.
42.14
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.30
Joe Vernazza makes a probing pass to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic makes a defence splitting pass to Steve Ball. Steve Ball looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Javier Miller keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Juventus kick off the second half!
51.43
0-0Alfred Laver catches Julian Wittmann on the ankles. The referee brings Alfred Laver to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Wittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.47
0-0Alfred Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Ball. Steve Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Michalakis but the referee indicates it's offside!
54.32
Juventus are dictating the run of play here today.
55.37
Orlando Heubach flicks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Niche Alvarez.
57.42
Francisco Rattin threads a neat ball through to Irving Vasquez. Irving Vasquez threads a neat ball through to Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Moya but the referee indicates it's offside!
61.14
0-1Irving Vasquez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moya controls it well on his chest. Jose Moya whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha El-Khalej. Moustapha El-Khalej gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Niche Alvarez had no chance!! Goal for Juventus!
65.23
Julian Wittmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Moya. Jose Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Niche Alvarez.
66.33
0-1Albert Cabrera takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Francisco Rattin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.24
0-1Albert Cabrera catches Joe Vernazza on the ankles. The referee calls over Albert Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Joe Vernazza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.58
Showing composure, Irving Vasquez plays the ball forward to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Niche Alvarez.
74.18
0-1Orlando Heubach takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Antonis Michalakis reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
75.52
Bradley Aloisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.36
Alfred Laver catches Irving Vasquez on the ankles. Alfred Laver is shown the yellow card! Irving Vasquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.04
Alexandru Raduciou threads the ball through to Joe Vernazza. Joe Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic makes a great pass forward. Antonis Michalakis runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.43
Julian Wittmann threads the ball through to Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Christian Nyarko.
83.30
Orlando Heubach knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandru Raduciou.
85.32
Julian Wittmann flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha El-Khalej collects the pass. Moustapha El-Khalej knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Moya. Jose Moya rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Niche Alvarez!
89.13
Irving Vasquez decides to run forward with the ball. Irving Vasquez whips in a cross ball towards Alexandru Cuza. Alexandru Cuza powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Moustapha El-Khalej of Juventus |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niche Alvarez (GK)
8
2. Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
3. Christian Nyarko (DEF)
6
4. Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
6
5. Jóhann Gudmundsson (DEF)
6
6. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
6
7. Alfred Laver (MID)
5
8. Joe Vernazza (MID)
6
9. Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
6
10. Steve Ball (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Almeida (MID)
0
13. Alassandro Di Matteo (DEF)
0
14. Alec Elliott (GK)
0
1. Javier Miller (GK)
6
2. Francisco Rattin (DEF)
6
3. Takis Grammatopoulos (DEF)
6
4. Edward Harrison (DEF)
6
5. Albert Cabrera (MID)
5
6. Julian Wittmann (MID)
6
7. Irving Vasquez (MID)
8
8. Orlando Heubach (MID)
6
9. Moustapha El-Khalej (ATT)
8
10. Alexandru Cuza (ATT)
8
11. Jose Moya (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Tavares (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Hoeness (MID)
0
14. Vesa Salminen (ATT)
0