Match Report
| Venezia | Venezia |  |  | Cittadella | Cittadella | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Giampietro De Luca | G. De Luca |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Brian Riggott | B. Riggott | |||||||||
| Juri Cerbone | J. Cerbone | | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Lamberto Cecere | L. Cecere | |||||||||
| Valerio Tomei | V. Tomei | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Colin Thomson | C. Thomson | |||||||||
| Anselmo Fialdini | A. Fialdini | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Scott Vassell | S. Vassell | |||||||||
| Alberto Oliveira | A. Oliveira |  | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 59 | | David Reis | D. Reis | |||||||||
| Luca Argilli | L. Argilli | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Danilo Mareggini | D. Mareggini | |||||||||
| Stefano Nista | S. Nista | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Mauricio Malagò | M. Malagò | |||||||||
| Jonathan Bellavista | J. Bellavista | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Enrico Tentoni | E. Tentoni | |||||||||
| Alberto Jardim | A. Jardim | | 59 | M | | 9 | | M | 59 |  | Aziz Garny | A. Garny | |||||||||
| Rocco R. Riccio | R. Riccio | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Kewullay Pierini | K. Pierini | |||||||||
| Simon Mccann | S. Mccann | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Gianfranco Siviglia | G. Siviglia | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 18,379 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Venezia and Cittadella are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Venezia and Cittadella are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Venezia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.58
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.57
0-0Juri Cerbone kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Nista. Stefano Nista brings the ball forward. Stefano Nista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Riccio but he's offside!
14.03
1-0Valerio Tomei passes the ball forward to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.33
1-0Luca Argilli kicks a strong pass forward to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Vassell.
22.14
Stefano Nista takes it forward alone. Stefano Nista knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Vassell.
24.41
Venezia are easily keeping Cittadella at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.31
1-0Enrico Tentoni knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Pierini. Kewullay Pierini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Giampietro De Luca manages to keep it out.
30.35
1-0Jonathan Bellavista barges into Mauricio Malagò. The referee calls over Jonathan Bellavista and warns him to calm down! Mauricio Malagò stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.37
1-0Luca Argilli surges forward with the ball. Luca Argilli whips in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.29
Anselmo Fialdini advances with the ball. Anselmo Fialdini threads the ball through to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.52
Mauricio Malagò chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
47.57
Anselmo Fialdini sees a break and surges forward. Anselmo Fialdini kicks a strong pass forward to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.35
Stefano Nista knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Brian Riggott easily smothers it.
49.18
Enrico Tentoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giampietro De Luca who gathers it comfortably.
55.43
Stefano Nista threads the ball through to Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.17
Valerio Tomei chips the ball to his team mate, Luca Argilli. Luca Argilli sees space and advances. Luca Argilli threads the ball through to Simon Mccann but he's offside!
60.03
Enrico Tentoni knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia plays a perfect one-two with Kewullay Pierini and rushes in on goal... Gianfranco Siviglia shoots from just inside the box. Giampietro De Luca easily smothers it.
67.18
1-0Colin Thomson hacks Simon Mccann from behind! Colin Thomson is warned by the referee! Simon Mccann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.17
Valerio Tomei flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Argilli. Luca Argilli makes a probing pass to Simon Mccann. Simon Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Brian Riggott!
79.22
Luca Argilli surges forward with the ball. Luca Argilli tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.47
Colin Thomson hacks Rocco R. Riccio from behind! The referee calls over Colin Thomson again and warns him to calm down! Rocco R. Riccio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Alberto Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.25
Scott Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Tentoni. Enrico Tentoni takes it forward alone. Enrico Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Siviglia. Gianfranco Siviglia heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
89.20
Alberto Oliveira threads the ball through to Jonathan Bellavista. Jonathan Bellavista makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rocco R. Riccio. Rocco R. Riccio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.9%
27.1%
Play Area
24.3%
50%
25.7%
Scorers
| Simon Mccann 14 |