Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 19,711 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cittadella and Atalanta are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Silvestre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cittadella and Atalanta are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Silvestre.
0.00
0-0Atalanta kick off and get the first half underway!
8.04
0-0John Rizzo flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Almeida who takes it down. Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Sladakovic makes a great pass forward. Muzzy Bulent runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.34
1-0Joe Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Torsten Rösler had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
15.46
1-0Cristian Barban hits a low pass to Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.54
1-0Emiliano Marchegiani decides to run forward with the ball. Emiliano Marchegiani lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno beats his man to it with a header but Branko Van Himst is on top of it.
33.22
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Pellizzoli who takes it down. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.04
Cristian Barban changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristian Barban knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ensio Nurmi.
40.09
1-0Michael Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe threads the ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic cuts inside the box! Dennis Sladakovic shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
42.18
Cataldo Ferrara makes a probing pass to Gianpaolo Varricchio. Gianpaolo Varricchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
44.30
Carlos Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Ball. Steve Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
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. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella get the second half underway!
48.10
Gianpaolo Varricchio brings the ball forward. Gianpaolo Varricchio lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. Gary Parker whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.21
With a delightful solo run, Yoshi Watanabe stretches the opposition's defence. Yoshi Watanabe advances inside the box! Yoshi Watanabe tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.13
Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Sladakovic who brings the ball under control. Dennis Sladakovic edges inside the box! Dennis Sladakovic takes a shot at goal. Torsten Rösler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
59.40
3-0Cittadella are in full control of this game.
60.28
3-0Atalanta have made a substitution with Jeroen Akerboom replacing Nicolas Butragueno .
65.01
Gianpaolo Varricchio threads a neat ball through to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. Gary Parker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
73.17
3-1Juan Alonso clumsily knocks into Muzzy Bulent. Juan Alonso is shown the yellow card! Muzzy Bulent stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.54
Gianluca Ferrarese arcs the ball upfield. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Rizzo.
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. Branko Van Himst (GK)
6
2. Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
3. John Rizzo (DEF)
6
4. Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
6
5. Alassandro Di Matteo (DEF)
6
6. Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
9
7. Carlos Almeida (MID)
6
8. Joe Vernazza (MID)
7
9. Steve Ball (ATT)
7
10. Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
8
12. Orlando Ripoll (GK)
0
13. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
0
14. Emanuele Goretti (MID)
0
1. Torsten Rösler (GK)
6
2. Enzo Piovanelli (DEF)
6
3. Cataldo Ferrara (DEF)
6
4. Juan Alonso (DEF)
5
5. Gianluca Ferrarese (DEF)
6
6. Cristian Barban (MID)
6
7. Emiliano Marchegiani (MID)
6
8. Gianpaolo Varricchio (MID)
7
9. Gary Parker (ATT)
7
10. Mauro Pellizzoli (ATT)
6
11. Nicolas Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Jose Medina (ATT)
0
13. Andre Almeida (ATT)
0
14. Jeroen Akerboom (ATT)
6