Match Report


CittadellaCittadella     EmpoliEmpoli
Darren CogginsDarren Coggins Si Williams Si Williams
David HuckerbyD. Huckerby71
G
1
G
72Ighli ZiniI. Zini
Frederico MoyaF. Moya70
D
2
D
73Youssef ElhamdaouiY. Elhamdaoui
Aaron PerryA. Perry60
D
3
D
73Gianluigi BonazzoliG. Bonazzoli
Brian DavisB. Davis61
D
4
D
77Alpay IzzetA. Izzet
Cesare BrancaC. Branca54
D
5
D
71Aldo PinnaA. Pinna
Alberto MartinsA. Martins63
M
6
M
78Leonardo RamirezL. Ramirez
Jose Javier LozanoJ. Lozano62
M
7captain
M
79Corentin PamarotC. Pamarot
Dayo BellucciD. Bellucci55
M
8
A
78Patrick WielerP. Wieler
Fabiano FabbriF. Fabbri66
M
9
A
71Antonio JardimA. Jardim
Lennart WeigelL. Weigel69
A
10
A
70Ismael AyazI. Ayaz
Eric AddoE. Addo63
A
captain11
A
73Luigi LottiL. Lotti
 
Damiano ContiD. Conti60
A
12
D
70Antonio LimaA. Lima
Franco MacellariF. Macellari59
A
13
M
75Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn
Gianfranco CenturioniG. Centurioni58
A
14
A
71Rodolfo ReyesR. Reyes

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Empoli. A crowd of 18,020 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
Empoli get the match underway!
9.56
Leonardo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
16.25
Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a high pass forward. Corentin Pamarot shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Corentin Pamarot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramirez. Leonardo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Ayaz. Ismael Ayaz powers a header at goal but is denied by David Huckerby. Excellent save.
18.03
Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
21.07
Leonardo Ramirez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Ramirez shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.05
Patrick Wieler passes the ball forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.09
Aaron Perry sees space and advances. Aaron Perry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. With some swift thinking, Aaron Perry plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Lozano who has made a great run into the box. Aldo Pinna comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Lozano. Jose Javier Lozano appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
28.29
Alpay Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corentin Pamarot. With vision, Corentin Pamarot plays the ball forward to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot whips the ball goalwards with his head. Corentin Pamarot scores for Empoli!!
33.29
Alberto Martins flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Lozano who takes it down. Jose Javier Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.47
Alpay Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Lotti controls it well on his chest. Luigi Lotti shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.21
Gianluigi Bonazzoli flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Ramirez who takes it down. Leonardo Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim controls it well on his chest. Antonio Jardim advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Antonio Jardim provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cittadella 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!
49.12
Leonardo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.01
Dayo Bellucci hacks Youssef Elhamdaoui from behind! The referee calls over Dayo Bellucci and shows him a yellow card! Youssef Elhamdaoui stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.54
Corentin Pamarot comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Martins. Corentin Pamarot is warned by the referee! Alberto Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.57
Leonardo Ramirez catches Fabiano Fabbri on the ankles. The referee brings Leonardo Ramirez to one side and gives him a warning! Fabiano Fabbri stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.46
Dayo Bellucci threads a neat ball through to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.19
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Damiano Conti replacing Fabiano Fabbri, Franco Macellari replacing Eric Addo and Gianfranco Centurioni replacing Lennart Weigel .
78.19
Dayo Bellucci sees Gianfranco Centurioni in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Centurioni whips in a cross ball towards Franco Macellari. Franco Macellari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.00
Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a strong solo run forward. Gianluigi Bonazzoli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot rushes past Aaron Perry! Corentin Pamarot cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Frederico Moya, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
82.25
Corentin Pamarot takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Luigi Lotti tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
83.38
Gianluigi Bonazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Wieler. Patrick Wieler makes a convincing header. David Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
85.11
Gianluigi Bonazzoli laces a through ball forward to Corentin Pamarot. Corentin Pamarot flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Wieler who brings the ball under control. Patrick Wieler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.30
Corentin Pamarot kicks a strong pass forward to Luigi Lotti. Luigi Lotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesare Branca.
90.00
Leonardo Ramirez barges into Jose Javier Lozano. The referee calls over Leonardo Ramirez again and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cittadella

Empoli
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%

Scorers
Corentin Pamarot 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Corentin Pamarot of Empoli

Match Ratings
1.David Huckerby (GK)
7
2.Frederico Moya (DEF)
6
3.Aaron Perry (DEF)
7
4.Brian Davis (DEF)
7
5.Cesare Branca (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Martins (MID)
6
7.Jose Javier Lozano (MID)
6
8.Dayo Bellucci (MID)yellow card
6
9.Fabiano Fabbri (MID)
6
10.Lennart Weigel (ATT)
6
11.Eric Addo (ATT)
6
 
12.Damiano Conti (ATT)
6
13.Franco Macellari (ATT)
6
14.Gianfranco Centurioni (ATT)
6

1.Ighli Zini (GK)
6
2.Youssef Elhamdaoui (DEF)
6
3.Gianluigi Bonazzoli (DEF)
7
4.Alpay Izzet (DEF)
6
5.Aldo Pinna (DEF)
6
6.Leonardo Ramirez (MID)
7
7.Corentin Pamarot (MID)goal scored
9
8.Patrick Wieler (ATT)
6
9.Antonio Jardim (ATT)
7
10.Ismael Ayaz (ATT)
6
11.Luigi Lotti (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Lima (DEF)
0
13.Jacob Winterburn (MID)
0
14.Rodolfo Reyes (ATT)
0