Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Cittadella. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Venezia and Cittadella are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.


0.00
The whistle blows and Venezia get the match underway!
2.44
Corrado Gregori knocks the ball to his team mate, Louis Camadini. Louis Camadini makes an attacking run forward. Louis Camadini hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Giulio Gissi with no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
8.10
Gennaro Veronese passes the ball forward to Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.55
P. Gilberto Zola slams into Dayo Bellucci with his studs up. P. Gilberto Zola is shown the red card!! Dayo Bellucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.32
Dayo Bellucci takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pedro Pastor. Pedro Pastor decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Pastor shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.07
Stephen Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.12
Tim Newton makes a beautiful solo run. Tim Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.49
Kevin Gough chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.31
Showing composure, Brian Davis picks a pass forward to Gennaro Veronese. Gennaro Veronese sees space and advances. Gennaro Veronese knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luca Gobbi.
36.22
Brian Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti whips in a cross ball towards Tim Newton. Tim Newton heads the ball goalwards. Aimo Crovari easily picks it out of the air!
38.41
Brian Davis knocks the ball forward to Pedro Pastor. Pedro Pastor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.45
Brian Davis flicks a high pass forward. Dayo Bellucci holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dayo Bellucci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti runs straight at the defence! Damiano Conti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Luca Gobbi happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Cittadella kick off and get the second half underway!
55.53
Stephen Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Stephen Mcinnes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephen Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.20
Kevin Gough comes in with a late challenge on Dayo Bellucci. Kevin Gough is shown the yellow card! Dayo Bellucci carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.20
With great vision, Damiano Conti plays the ball forward to Tim Newton. Tim Newton shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.28
Ezio Castiglione knocks the ball forward to Luca Gobbi. Luca Gobbi knocks the ball forward to Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Davis.
77.05
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Oscar Jr. Delli Carri replacing Pedro Pastor, Giovanni Cimarelli replacing Gianfranco Centurioni and Cesare Branca replacing Damiano Conti .
83.49
Dayo Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Cimarelli who brings the ball under control. Giovanni Cimarelli shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
85.34
Oscar Jr. Delli Carri knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Cimarelli. Giovanni Cimarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Cesare Branca. Cesare Branca powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.02
Tim Newton knocks the ball forward to Dayo Bellucci. Dayo Bellucci lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Branca. Cesare Branca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
89.58
Dayo Bellucci knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Cimarelli. Giovanni Cimarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Newton. Tim Newton connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Oscar Jr. Delli Carri clumsily knocks into Damiano Abbruscato. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damiano Abbruscato runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
37.5%
48.8%
13.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Centurioni of Cittadella

Match Ratings