Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Juventus. A crowd of 20,401 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Juventus appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Scapolo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Juventus get the match underway!
4.45
Mario Antunes threads a neat ball through to Federico Ballarin. Federico Ballarin passes the ball forward to Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli shoots from 25 yards but Robbie Neville is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
9.08
Gilles Robinson takes a quick throw-in, which Federico Ballarin takes on the chest. Federico Ballarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.07
Mario Antunes plays the ball forward to Federico Ballarin. Federico Ballarin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morgan Ferazzoli. Morgan Ferazzoli knocks the ball forward to Attilio Campedelli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.58
Gionatha Maggioni makes a beautiful solo run. Gionatha Maggioni sees a break and surges forward. Gionatha Maggioni shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.38
Massimiliano Zauri comes in with a late challenge on Arno Klimek. Massimiliano Zauri is given a warning by the referee! Arno Klimek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Damiano Panarelli laces a through ball forward to Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
18.07
Mario Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimiliano Zauri. Massimiliano Zauri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball towards Morgan Ferazzoli. Morgan Ferazzoli flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
21.26
Guido Di Vaio comes in with a late challenge on Mario Antunes. The referee brings Guido Di Vaio to one side and gives him a warning! Mario Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.19
Yohann Hernandez darts forward. Yohann Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare cuts inside the box! Michele De Cesare muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.11
Yohann Hernandez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Yohann Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Di Fabio. Cesare Di Fabio shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.08
Damiano Panarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guido Di Vaio. Guido Di Vaio skips past Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt! Guido Di Vaio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.53
Gionatha Maggioni flicks a high pass forward to Lennart Köpke who brings the ball under control. Lennart Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guido Di Vaio. Guido Di Vaio plays a quick one-two with Michele De Cesare and rushes in on goal... Guido Di Vaio takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Darren Bowyer smothers it!
44.01
Mario Antunes breaks forward. Mario Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Morgan Ferazzoli who takes it down. Morgan Ferazzoli rushes past Sebastiano Gianello! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Morgan Ferazzoli provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Juventus also appear unchanged since the first half. The Juventus players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Cittadella kick off!
48.35
Guido Di Vaio hacks Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt from behind! The referee calls over Guido Di Vaio again and warns him to calm down! Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.27
Massimiliano Zauri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robbie Neville manages to gather it.
55.23
Lennart Köpke flicks a high pass forward. Michele De Cesare collects the pass. Michele De Cesare shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.07
Massimiliano Zauri takes a long throw-in. Federico Ballarin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Ferazzoli. Morgan Ferazzoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Emile Mcgovern but the linesman indicates offside!
61.21
Arno Klimek knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesare Di Fabio. Cesare Di Fabio whips in a cross ball towards Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.39
Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt makes a simple pass to Duccio Miccoli. Showing composure, Duccio Miccoli plays the ball forward to Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carmelo Franceschini.
66.34
Damiano Panarelli barges into Duccio Miccoli. The referee brings Damiano Panarelli to one side and gives him a warning! Duccio Miccoli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.14
Lennart Köpke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lennart Köpke whips in a cross ball towards Michele De Cesare. Michele De Cesare flicks the ball with his head. Darren Bowyer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.49
Arno Klimek flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Di Fabio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Di Fabio runs straight at the defence! Cesare Di Fabio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.31
Winston Wijker sees Massimiliano Zauri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Massimiliano Zauri laces a through ball forward to Morgan Ferazzoli. Morgan Ferazzoli lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
73.26
Lennart Köpke sees Cesare Di Fabio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesare Di Fabio edges inside the box! Cesare Di Fabio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.32
Damiano Panarelli sees a break and surges forward. Damiano Panarelli skips past Geoffrey Van Nieuwstadt! Damiano Panarelli rockets a shot on goal. Darren Bowyer comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.04
Winston Wijker threads the ball through to Massimiliano Zauri. Massimiliano Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Mcgovern. Emile Mcgovern lofts in a cross ball towards Attilio Campedelli. Attilio Campedelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Robbie Neville effortlessly picks it out of the air!
79.10
Massimiliano Zauri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morgan Ferazzoli. Morgan Ferazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Neville who gathers it comfortably.
81.26
Damiano Panarelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Damiano Panarelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Darren Bowyer manages to gather it.
90.00
Arno Klimek flicks a high ball forward to Guido Di Vaio who takes it down. Guido Di Vaio cuts inside the box! Guido Di Vaio shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
36%
43.8%
20.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Morgan Ferazzoli of Cittadella