Match Report


CittadellaCittadella     AnconaAncona
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Branko Van HimstB. Van Himst79
G
1
G
78Marinos HatzisM. Hatzis
Michael FournierM. Fournier77
D
2
D
76Simon WinklerS. Winkler
John RizzoJ. Rizzo75
D
3
D
74Corrado De AngelisC. De Angelis
Ensio NurmiE. Nurmi79
D
4
D
73Adriano CristanteA. Cristante
Alassandro Di MatteoA. Di Matteo50
D
5
D
69Jody DaviesJ. Davies
Yoshi WatanabeY. Watanabe82
M
6
M
77Ricardo HernandezR. Hernandez
Bradley AloisiB. Aloisi84
M
captain7
M
77Wataru AkioW. Akio
Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida83
M
8
M
71Pierluigi ValotiP. Valoti
Manfred BrunnerM. Brunner73
A
9
A
79Tommy PerryT. Perry
Antonis MichalakisA. Michalakis82
A
10captain
A
78Jacek LubanskiJ. Lubanski
Dennis SladakovicD. Sladakovic75
A
11
A
76Wladimiro PellissierW. Pellissier
 
Orlando RipollO. Ripoll72
G
12
A
69Neil YoungN. Young
Alexandru RaduciouA. Raduciou77
D
13
D
68Yves Ferreira-LeiteY. Ferreira-Leite
Steve BallS. Ball79
A
14
M
68Paolo MyersP. Myers

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Ancona. A crowd of 19,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cittadella and Ancona are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.


0.00
Cittadella kick off and get the first half underway!
6.33
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Brunner controls it well on his chest. Manfred Brunner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jody Davies.
8.13
Carlos Almeida barges into Ricardo Hernandez. The referee brings Carlos Almeida to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.16
John Rizzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis plays a one-two with Manfred Brunner and advances towards the goal... Antonis Michalakis shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.50
With a delightful solo run, Yoshi Watanabe stretches the opposition's defence. Yoshi Watanabe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Cristante.
15.22
Pierluigi Valoti flicks a high pass forward. Jacek Lubanski collects the pass. Jacek Lubanski whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.33
Corrado De Angelis brings the ball forward. Corrado De Angelis sees Wladimiro Pellissier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Pellissier lofts in a cross ball towards Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski directs the ball goalwards with his head. Branko Van Himst gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
22.47
Corrado De Angelis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Pellissier who takes it down. Wladimiro Pellissier knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tommy Perry!
34.37
Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Brunner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Brunner shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
39.30
Pierluigi Valoti passes the ball forward to Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.55
With a delightful solo run, Yoshi Watanabe stretches the opposition's defence. Yoshi Watanabe whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
42.57
Adriano Cristante flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacek Lubanski. Ensio Nurmi barges into Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ancona kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Simon Winkler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Perry. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Perry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
48.29
Simon Winkler makes a probing pass to Ricardo Hernandez. Ricardo Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.34
Ensio Nurmi flicks the ball to his team mate, Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high ball forward to Manfred Brunner who takes it down. Manfred Brunner shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.53
Carlos Almeida hits a low pass to Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
54.36
Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward to Antonis Michalakis who brings the ball under control. Antonis Michalakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marinos Hatzis smothers it!
57.30
Ricardo Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Pellissier. Wladimiro Pellissier shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.13
Ensio Nurmi pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ensio Nurmi flicks a high ball forward to Manfred Brunner who takes it down. Manfred Brunner advances inside the box! Manfred Brunner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.43
Showing composure, John Rizzo plays the ball forward to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinos Hatzis who gathers it comfortably.
72.19
John Rizzo flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Almeida easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Antonis Michalakis controls it well on his chest. Antonis Michalakis finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.21
Ensio Nurmi flicks a high ball forward to Bradley Aloisi who takes it down. Bradley Aloisi passes the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.03
Yoshi Watanabe makes a simple pass to Manfred Brunner. Manfred Brunner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Marinos Hatzis gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
78.09
Ricardo Hernandez sees Wladimiro Pellissier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wladimiro Pellissier finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.18
Jacek Lubanski comes in with a late challenge on John Rizzo. The referee calls over Jacek Lubanski and warns him to calm down! John Rizzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.04
Corrado De Angelis flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Valoti who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Valoti makes a simple pass to Tommy Perry. Tommy Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Jacek Lubanski. Jacek Lubanski makes a convincing header. It's there!! Branko Van Himst has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.45
Carlos Almeida sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Cittadella

Ancona
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Tommy Perry 22
Jacek Lubanski 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Perry of Ancona

Match Ratings