Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 9,699 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Scotti.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Scotti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Riccardo Di Venanzio kicks a strong pass forward to Aladino De Cesare. With great vision, Aladino De Cesare plays the ball forward to Craig Mckinlay who has made a great run into the box. Massimo Ferrante catches Craig Mckinlay on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
3.26
0-0Simone Pancaro hits a low pass to Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.57
0-0Vinicio E. Paroli decides to run forward with the ball. Vinicio E. Paroli kicks a strong pass forward to Riccardo Di Venanzio. Riccardo Di Venanzio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regi van den Broek.
8.41
Aladino Vieri kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Ferrante. With imagination, Massimo Ferrante picks a pass forward to Michelangelo Leone. Michelangelo Leone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daguyl Sarr.
15.04
0-0FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Garcia Duque Pagliarini replacing Bruno Varela and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
20.55
1-0Alfredo Perez makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Perez plays a one-two with Craig Mckinlay and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Perez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfredo Perez!
26.44
1-0Craig Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Noel Plowright. Noel Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Riccardo Di Venanzio controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Riccardo Di Venanzio provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.45
Massimo Ferrante brings the ball forward. Massimo Ferrante sees a break and surges forward. Massimo Ferrante knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro makes a deft header. Micha‘l Reveillére is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.11
1-1Fabian N. Brighi brings the ball forward. Fabian N. Brighi threads a neat ball through to Aladino De Cesare. Aladino De Cesare makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Zafarin but he's offside!
39.14
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.44
Andre Zafarin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul Bellavista. Raul Bellavista cuts inside the box! Raul Bellavista shoots from just inside the box. Garcia Duque Pagliarini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Simone Pancaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florian Pavone. Florian Pavone lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Benedetto Delpiano replacing Florian Pavone. The FC Bari 1908 players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Cittadella kicking off!
47.18
Regi van den Broek passes the ball forward to Simone Pancaro. Simone Pancaro threads the ball through to Benedetto Delpiano. Benedetto Delpiano shoots from 25 yards. Micha‘l Reveillére easily gets down and covers it.
48.00
2-2Massimo Ferrante barges into Riccardo Di Venanzio. Massimo Ferrante is warned by the referee! Riccardo Di Venanzio runs off the knock.
51.52
Guillermo Redondo threads a neat ball through to Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.14
Andre Zafarin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Bellavista. Raul Bellavista shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Garcia Duque Pagliarini had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
60.41
Alfredo Perez sees space and advances. Alfredo Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Raul Bellavista. Raul Bellavista deftly passes the ball to Riccardo Di Venanzio, releasing him through on goal. Riccardo Di Venanzio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
62.41
Cittadella have made a substitution with Bernardo Bedin replacing Raul Bellavista .
65.23
Daguyl Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Noel Plowright controls it well on his chest. Noel Plowright sees a break and surges forward. Noel Plowright rushes past Andrez Di Fabio! Noel Plowright rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.41
Amedeo Calaiò flicks a high pass forward to Simone Pancaro who brings the ball under control. Simone Pancaro shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.23
Cittadella are in full control of this game.
77.17
Cittadella have made a substitution with Francisco Marques replacing Craig Mckinlay and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.18
Michelangelo Leone plays the ball forward to Benedetto Delpiano. Benedetto Delpiano lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola Carlo Dainelli. Nicola Carlo Dainelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.20
Amedeo Calaiò hits a low pass to Aladino Vieri. Aladino Vieri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.06
Regi van den Broek comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Marques. Regi van den Broek is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
5
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
29.6%
45.1%
25.4%
Scorers
| Alfredo Perez 21 Raul Bellavista 40, 53 Riccardo Di Venanzio 60 Noel Plowright 65 | Simone Pancaro 34 Nicola Carlo Dainelli 45, 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Raul Bellavista of Cittadella |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Micha‘l Reveillére (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vinicio E. Paroli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Perez (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Fabian N. Brighi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daguyl Sarr (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Noel Plowright (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Craig Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Zafarin (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Riccardo Di Venanzio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Aladino De Cesare (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Raul Bellavista (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Giovanni Musso (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bernardo Bedin (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andrez Di Fabio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regi van den Broek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Massimo Ferrante (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Aladino Vieri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Amedeo Calaiò (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simone Pancaro (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Guillermo Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Florian Pavone (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michelangelo Leone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nicola Carlo Dainelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garcia Duque Pagliarini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Benedetto Delpiano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tonino Bernardi (ATT) | 0 | |