Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play Atalanta in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cittadella kicking off!
3.07
0-0Bradley Aloisi advances with the ball. Bradley Aloisi shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
4.09
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Butragueno who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
8.07
1-0Joe Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ball collects the pass. Steve Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.44
1-0Gianpaolo Varricchio surges forward with the ball. Gianpaolo Varricchio shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Branko Van Himst comfortably smothers it!
14.56
Juan Alonso threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Parker. Gary Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Branko Van Himst easily smothers it!
15.53
1-0Carlos Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis whips in a cross ball towards Steve Ball. Cataldo Ferrara clumsily knocks into Steve Ball. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
18.07
Gianluca Ferrarese flicks the ball to his team mate, Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani passes the ball forward to Gary Parker. Gary Parker cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gary Parker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Branko Van Himst manages to keep it out.
20.47
1-0With some swift thinking, Cataldo Ferrara plays the ball forward to Cristian Barban. Cristian Barban passes the ball forward to Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Branko Van Himst who gathers it comfortably.
21.25
Michael Fournier threads a neat ball through to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
22.21
Gianluca Ferrarese knocks the ball forward to Gianpaolo Varricchio. Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward. Gary Parker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Parker whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno makes a convincing header. Solid save from Branko Van Himst. What a great pair of hands!
26.53
Alexandru Raduciou flicks a high pass forward. Yoshi Watanabe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yoshi Watanabe passes the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis connects with a diving header. Torsten Rösler gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
28.50
1-0Emiliano Marchegiani comes in with a late challenge on Yoshi Watanabe. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yoshi Watanabe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.14
Bradley Aloisi kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis makes a simple pass, allowing Steve Ball to run into the box. Steve Ball comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's well over the bar!
32.17
Michael Fournier flicks the ball to his team mate, Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi advances with the ball. Bradley Aloisi shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
33.26
Bradley Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.54
Juan Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristian Barban. Cristian Barban flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli beats his man to it with a header but Branko Van Himst is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
38.14
Bradley Aloisi passes the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent skips past Enzo Piovanelli! Muzzy Bulent makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.13
Bradley Aloisi makes a simple pass to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta kick off!
47.58
2-0Michael Fournier catches Gary Parker on the ankles. Michael Fournier is given a warning by the referee! Gary Parker runs off the knock.
49.46
Joe Vernazza comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Barban. The referee warns Joe Vernazza to calm down! Cristian Barban stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.34
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Pellizzoli who brings the ball under control. Mauro Pellizzoli tries a spectacular long range effort. Mauro Pellizzoli scores for Atalanta!!
60.56
2-1Atalanta have made a substitution with Jeroen Akerboom replacing Nicolas Butragueno .
66.02
2-1Carlos Almeida passes the ball forward to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent makes a probing pass to Antonis Michalakis but he's offside!
67.19
Yoshi Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.43
2-1Cristian Barban flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Pellizzoli collects the pass. Mauro Pellizzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Akerboom. Jeroen Akerboom jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ensio Nurmi happens to be in the right place to block it.
77.26
Joe Vernazza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Vernazza shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
81.45
Cristian Barban makes a simple pass to Jeroen Akerboom. Jeroen Akerboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Fournier.
89.16
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Branko Van Himst (GK)
8
2. Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
6
3. Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
6
4. Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Almeida (MID)
6
6. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
9
7. Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
6
8. Joe Vernazza (MID)
7
9. Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
9
10. Steve Ball (ATT)
8
11. Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
6
12. John Rizzo (DEF)
0
13. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
0
14. Manfred Brunner (ATT)
0
1. Torsten Rösler (GK)
6
2. Enzo Piovanelli (DEF)
6
3. Cataldo Ferrara (DEF)
6
4. Juan Alonso (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Ferrarese (DEF)
6
6. Cristian Barban (MID)
7
7. Emiliano Marchegiani (MID)
6
8. Gianpaolo Varricchio (MID)
8
9. Gary Parker (ATT)
7
10. Mauro Pellizzoli (ATT)
8
11. Nicolas Butragueno (ATT)
6
12. Andre Almeida (ATT)
0
13. Jose Medina (ATT)
0
14. Jeroen Akerboom (ATT)
6