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 host to Torino. A crowd of 19,960 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Torino appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Torino kick off!
2.47
0-0Dean Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Del Nero controls it well on his chest. Mauro Del Nero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Branko Van Himst who gathers it comfortably.
3.59
0-0Yoshi Watanabe sees Antonis Michalakis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonis Michalakis chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Bulent. Jean-Louis Druon catches Muzzy Bulent on the ankles. Muzzy Bulent appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
9.05
0-0Roberto Tavares hits a low pass to Sol Hurst. Sol Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.35
Roberto Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Hurst. Sol Hurst knocks the ball forward to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Branko Van Himst.
16.20
Ensio Nurmi flicks a high ball forward to Bradley Aloisi who takes it down. Bradley Aloisi hits a low pass to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent advances inside the box! Muzzy Bulent strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Enzo Bonera is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
20.04
Michael Fournier sees Carlos Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Enzo Bonera!
22.16
0-0Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high ball forward to Antonis Michalakis who takes it down. Antonis Michalakis passes the ball forward to Steve Ball. Roberto Tavares barges into Steve Ball. Steve Ball appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
28.44
Claudio Campos advances with the ball. Claudio Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Branko Van Himst reads it well. Fabulous stop!
32.06
0-0Alexandru Raduciou makes a probing pass to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.26
Ensio Nurmi threads a neat ball through to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high ball forward to Muzzy Bulent who gracefully takes it down. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.50
Yoshi Watanabe threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent lofts in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Enzo Bonera!
40.18
0-0Bradley Aloisi barges into Sol Hurst. Bradley Aloisi is given a warning by the referee! Sol Hurst runs off the knock.
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cittadella kick off!
47.20
Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent controls it well on his chest. Muzzy Bulent shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
55.58
Cesare Toni darts forward. Cesare Toni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ensio Nurmi.
59.06
Sol Hurst threads the ball through to Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ensio Nurmi.
60.06
Ensio Nurmi hits a low pass to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bradley Aloisi shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Enzo Bonera keeps it out!
66.45
Michael Fournier threads a neat ball through to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe sees space and advances. Yoshi Watanabe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Enzo Bonera is on top of it.
72.08
Sol Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Mark Edusei controls it well on his chest. Mark Edusei runs straight at the defence! Mark Edusei rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.40
Yoshi Watanabe threads the ball through to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
78.56
Yoshi Watanabe sees Antonis Michalakis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonis Michalakis shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
87.29
0-1Sol Hurst deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Del Nero. Mauro Del Nero whips in a cross ball towards Mark Edusei. Mark Edusei heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Michael Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Edusei 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Branko Van Himst (GK)
7
2. Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
7
3. Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
6
4. Michael Fournier (DEF)
7
5. Carlos Almeida (MID)
6
6. Bradley Aloisi (MID)
7
7. Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
8
8. Joe Vernazza (MID)
6
9. Antonis Michalakis (ATT)
7
10. Steve Ball (ATT)
6
11. Muzzy Bulent (ATT)
7
12. John Rizzo (DEF)
0
13. Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
0
14. Manfred Brunner (ATT)
0
1. Enzo Bonera (GK)
8
2. Jean-Louis Druon (DEF)
6
3. Andreas Hamrin (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Tavares (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Sebastien Biancarelli (DEF)
6
6. Claudio Campos (MID)
6
7. Dean Beresford (MID)
6
8. Sol Hurst (MID)
7
9. Cesare Toni (MID)
6
10. Mark Edusei (ATT)
9
11. Mauro Del Nero (ATT)
7
12. Harvey Thompson (GK)
0
13. Lorenzo Cesari (DEF)
0
14. Giovanni Conte (MID)
0