Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Udinese. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Udinese appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
0.00
Udinese kick off the first half!
2.21
Alberto Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Said Zimmerman.
3.38
Jose Fortes Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.17
6.45
Without breaking stride, Gabriele Lasalandra plays the ball forward to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.13
Alberto Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Veronese. Gennaro Veronese heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.09
Gabriele Lasalandra threads a neat ball through to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Veronese. Gennaro Veronese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Nico Gleisenstein had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
12.25
Alberto Martins hits a low pass to Gabriele Lasalandra. Gabriele Lasalandra makes a simple pass to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cittadella are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
14.41
Ludovic Jurietti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Lang. Luca Lang knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Moya.
15.23
Lucian Mircea threads a neat ball through to Tim Newton. Tim Newton makes a probing pass to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso knocks in a cross ball towards Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Nico Gleisenstein has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.19
Gabriele Lasalandra comes in with a late challenge on Luca Lang. The referee calls over Gabriele Lasalandra and shows him a yellow card! Luca Lang carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.31
Gabriele Lasalandra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Martins. Alberto Martins knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nico Gleisenstein effortlessly punches it away to safety.
33.51
Ludovic Jurietti makes a simple pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
34.14
George Cort comes in with a late challenge on Lucian Mircea. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lucian Mircea runs off the knock.
36.15
With imagination, Said Zimmerman plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini flicks a high pass forward. Jose Rodriquez collects the pass. Jose Rodriquez passes the ball forward but Jose Fortes Gainza is offside!
45.00
Tim Newton hacks Ludovic Jurietti from behind! The referee calls over Tim Newton and shows him a yellow card! Ludovic Jurietti runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Udinese also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Cittadella kicking off!
47.50
George Cort threads a neat ball through to Ludovic Jurietti. Ludovic Jurietti sees Jose Fortes Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.43
Gennaro Veronese barges into Jose Fortes Gainza. The referee warns Gennaro Veronese to calm down! Jose Fortes Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.54
Frederico Moya kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Newton. Tim Newton sees space and advances. Tim Newton edges inside the box! Tim Newton takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.04
Tim Newton makes an attacking run forward. Tim Newton shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
59.26
Jose Fortes Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
61.37
Jose Fortes Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Pagliarini collects the pass. Gianfranco Pagliarini chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Savino. Stephane Savino tries a spectacular strike. David Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
63.56
Aaron Perry plays the ball forward to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.25
Alberto Martins surges forward with the ball. Alberto Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nico Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
72.36
George Cort threads a neat ball through to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Gainza. Jose Fortes Gainza connects with a diving header. Jose Fortes Gainza scores for Udinese!!
75.20
Said Zimmerman catches Brian Davis on the ankles. Said Zimmerman is shown the yellow card! Brian Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.41
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Garcia Duque Giampieretti replacing Gabriele Lasalandra, Eric Addo replacing Lennart Weigel and Damiano Conti replacing Umberto Urso .
78.48
Eric Addo hacks Said Zimmerman from behind! Eric Addo is shown the yellow card! Said Zimmerman runs off the knock.
79.34
Tim Newton sees Damiano Conti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damiano Conti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.39
Said Zimmerman catches Eric Addo on the ankles. The referee warns Said Zimmerman to calm down! Eric Addo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.37
Gianfranco Pagliarini catches Alberto Martins on the ankles. The referee warns Gianfranco Pagliarini to calm down! Alberto Martins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Gianfranco Pagliarini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
24.4%
48.7%
26.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Gainza of Udinese |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lucian Mircea (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aaron Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gennaro Veronese (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Tim Newton (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 8. | Alberto Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gabriele Lasalandra (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 10. | Umberto Urso (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Lennart Weigel (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Garcia Duque Giampieretti (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eric Addo (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 14. | Damiano Conti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nico Gleisenstein (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Said Zimmerman (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Corrado Bigica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Cort (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Alberto Cope (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Pagliarini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ludovic Jurietti (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Gainza (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Jose Rodriquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luca Lang (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephane Savino (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Tavares (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garcia Duque Vanoli (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Domenico Cannavaro (ATT) | 0 | |














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