Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 16,946 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lecce are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Paolo Cozza.
0.00
0-0Lecce start the match!
2.59
0-0Alejandro Bortoluzzi threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.27
0-0Luciano Castelli sees Sebastian Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.26
0-0Fabiano Fabbri chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lasalandra. Gabriele Lasalandra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
14.55
Jose Javier Lozano makes a simple pass to Moustapha Ramzi. Moustapha Ramzi whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
16.22
0-0Lucian Mircea catches Vitor Semedo on the ankles. The referee warns Lucian Mircea to calm down! Vitor Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.22
0-0Free kick to Lecce just outside the area...
17.40
Giuliano Bocchetti takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
21.25
Denny Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.56
0-0Fabiano Fabbri passes the ball forward to Moustapha Ramzi. Moustapha Ramzi runs straight at the defence! Paolo Clemence clumsily knocks into Moustapha Ramzi. Moustapha Ramzi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.54
Nico Jung threads the ball through to Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi advances with the ball. Alejandro Bortoluzzi shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.15
Frank Ball makes a probing pass to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.04
0-0Frank Ball flicks a high pass forward. Mariano Di Giuliantonio collects the pass. Mariano Di Giuliantonio threads the ball through to Sebastian Suarez but he's offside!
40.26
Frank Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward but Frank Ball is offside!
44.59
Nico Jung flicks a high pass forward to Frank Ball who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Frank Ball plays the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nico Jung passes the ball forward to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence flicks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Di Giuliantonio. Mariano Di Giuliantonio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Semedo but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Cittadella also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella get the second half underway!
49.23
1-0Alejandro Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.41
Giuliano Bocchetti passes the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo shoots from 20 yards but somehow David Huckerby manages to keep it out.
59.35
Nico Jung flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Bortoluzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Bortoluzzi advances with the ball. Alejandro Bortoluzzi cuts inside the box! Alejandro Bortoluzzi rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
65.46
Frederico Moya passes the ball forward to Moustapha Ramzi. Moustapha Ramzi flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Weigel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Jung.
67.21
Giuliano Bocchetti receives the ball from a throw-in from Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Giuliano Bocchetti flicks a high pass forward to Mariano Di Giuliantonio who brings the ball under control. Mariano Di Giuliantonio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucian Mircea.
75.35
Paolo Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak passes the ball forward to Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti knocks in a cross ball towards Mariano Di Giuliantonio. Mariano Di Giuliantonio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.35
2-0Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Monaco replacing Luciano Castelli, Martin Bridges replacing Frank Ball and Pedro José Mari replacing Mariano Di Giuliantonio .Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Damiano Conti replacing Gabriele Lasalandra, Eric Addo replacing Lennart Weigel and Gianfranco Centurioni replacing Moustapha Ramzi .
84.18
2-0Jose Javier Lozano hacks Nico Jung from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Jung stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.59
Jose Javier Lozano threads a neat ball through to Eric Addo. Eric Addo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Centurioni but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Alejandro Bortoluzzi passes the ball forward to Pedro José Mari. Pedro José Mari shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77%
23%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Bortoluzzi of Lecce |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ottavio Fantini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Luciano Castelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alejandro Bortoluzzi (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frank Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mariano Di Giuliantonio (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gianni Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Bridges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pedro José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Brian Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucian Mircea (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesare Branca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Bellucci (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fabiano Fabbri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Lozano (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Gabriele Lasalandra (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moustapha Ramzi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lennart Weigel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Damiano Conti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eric Addo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gianfranco Centurioni (ATT) | 6 | |