Match Report


CittadellaCittadella     GenoaGenoa
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giulio GissiG. Gissi60
G
1
G
67Luciano PintonL. Pinton
Lucian MirceaL. Mircea65
D
2
D
66Pietro De LiguoriP. De Liguori
Brian DavisB. Davis64
D
3
D
66Philipp GeisP. Geis
Aaron PerryA. Perry62
D
4
D
53Craig MortonC. Morton
Eduardo PinheiroE. Pinheiro58
D
5
M
73Ivan CabreraI. Cabrera
Gennaro VeroneseG. Veronese72
M
6
M
72Rosario BaroneR. Barone
Tim NewtonT. Newton64
M
7
M
66Adrian SmojeA. Smoje
Gabriele LasalandraG. Lasalandra57
M
8captain
M
65Cosimo CosciaC. Coscia
Dayo BellucciD. Bellucci56
M
9
A
66Gianmarco AliyuG. Aliyu
Umberto UrsoU. Urso77
A
10
A
65Alberto GomesA. Gomes
Eric AddoE. Addo66
A
captain11
A
61Gonçalo EdmundoG. Edmundo
 
Damiano ContiD. Conti62
A
12
M
64Natale ZaniniN. Zanini
Gianfranco CenturioniG. Centurioni60
A
13
M
61William TedoldiW. Tedoldi
Oscar Jr. Delli CarriO. Delli Carri57
A
14
A
60Alberto CarvalhoA. Carvalho

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Genoa. A crowd of 9,218 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
Genoa kick off and get the first half underway!
2.10
Brian Davis advances with the ball. Brian Davis knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Lasalandra. Gabriele Lasalandra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Geis.
6.32
Eric Addo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Addo shoots from outside the area but Luciano Pinton is on top of it.
12.50
Tim Newton threads a neat ball through to Gabriele Lasalandra. Gabriele Lasalandra flicks the ball to his team mate, Dayo Bellucci. Dayo Bellucci whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
14.39
Rosario Barone threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Aliyu. Gianmarco Aliyu advances inside the box! Gianmarco Aliyu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.01
Dayo Bellucci brings the ball forward. Dayo Bellucci finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
16.21
Gabriele Lasalandra makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriele Lasalandra knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Addo. Eric Addo heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.49
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward to Eric Addo who brings the ball under control. Eric Addo whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.56
Ivan Cabrera sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Edmundo. Some good footwork from Gonçalo Edmundo provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.54
Gabriele Lasalandra chips the ball to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Luciano Pinton.
34.04
Tim Newton takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Eduardo Pinheiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.43
Tim Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luciano Pinton manages to gather it easily.
42.11
Rosario Barone flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Aliyu who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Aliyu controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alberto Gomes through on goal. Brian Davis clumsily knocks into Alberto Gomes. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
42.11
The referee points to the spot..
43.42
Cosimo Coscia steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Genoa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cittadella start the second half!
48.10
Adrian Smoje surges forward with the ball. Adrian Smoje edges inside the box! Eduardo Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Adrian Smoje. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
55.01
Tim Newton knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.44
Cosimo Coscia sees a break and surges forward. Cosimo Coscia threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alberto Gomes. Some good footwork from Alberto Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
63.39
Seeing Adrian Smoje's attacking run, Ivan Cabrera quickly throws the ball into his path. Adrian Smoje deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
69.48
Adrian Smoje passes the ball forward to Ivan Cabrera. Ivan Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Smoje. Adrian Smoje lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.27
Craig Morton catches Eric Addo on the ankles. Craig Morton is shown the yellow card! Eric Addo stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.15
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Damiano Conti replacing Dayo Bellucci, Gianfranco Centurioni replacing Eric Addo and Oscar Jr. Delli Carri replacing Umberto Urso .
78.19
Gennaro Veronese clumsily knocks into Craig Morton. The referee brings Gennaro Veronese to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Morton runs off the knock.
79.19
Adrian Smoje flicks a high ball forward to Rosario Barone who takes it down. Rosario Barone hits a low pass to Gonçalo Edmundo. Gonçalo Edmundo plays a quick one-two with Ivan Cabrera and rushes in on goal... Gonçalo Edmundo tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
81.14
Tim Newton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Delli Carri. Oscar Jr. Delli Carri knocks in a cross ball towards Gennaro Veronese. With a superhuman jump, Gennaro Veronese connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
83.28
Craig Morton barges into Gianfranco Centurioni. The referee warns Craig Morton to calm down! Gianfranco Centurioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.44
Seeing Damiano Conti's run, Gabriele Lasalandra quickly throws the ball into his path. Damiano Conti knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pietro De Liguori.
89.50
Gabriele Lasalandra sees a break and surges forward. Gabriele Lasalandra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luciano Pinton who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cittadella

Genoa
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Umberto Urso 55
Gonçalo Edmundo 27
Cosimo Coscia 43 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gonçalo Edmundo of Genoa

Match Ratings
1.Giulio Gissi (GK)
6
2.Lucian Mircea (DEF)
6
3.Brian Davis (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Perry (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Gennaro Veronese (MID)
6
7.Tim Newton (MID)
8
8.Gabriele Lasalandra (MID)
7
9.Dayo Bellucci (MID)
6
10.Umberto Urso (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eric Addo (ATT)
7
 
12.Damiano Conti (ATT)
6
13.Gianfranco Centurioni (ATT)
6
14.Oscar Jr. Delli Carri (ATT)
6

1.Luciano Pinton (GK)
8
2.Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
3.Philipp Geis (DEF)
6
4.Craig Morton (DEF)yellow card
4
5.Ivan Cabrera (MID)
8
6.Rosario Barone (MID)
6
7.Adrian Smoje (MID)
8
8.Cosimo Coscia (MID)goal scored
7
9.Gianmarco Aliyu (ATT)
6
10.Alberto Gomes (ATT)
6
11.Gonçalo Edmundo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Natale Zanini (MID)
0
13.William Tedoldi (MID)
0
14.Alberto Carvalho (ATT)
0