Match Report


CittadellaCittadella     Verona HellasVerona Hellas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Giulio GissiG. Gissi61
G
1
G
66Leonardo BertiL. Berti
Lucian MirceaL. Mircea65
D
2
D
71Amedeo StelloneA. Stellone
Brian DavisB. Davis64
D
3captain
D
59Danilo AliyuD. Aliyu
Aaron PerryA. Perry62
D
4
D
55Luca BiancoL. Bianco
Eduardo PinheiroE. Pinheiro59
D
5
D
54Cristian ZaniniC. Zanini
Gennaro VeroneseG. Veronese73
M
6
M
73Francesco ScienzaF. Scienza
Gabriele LasalandraG. Lasalandra57
M
7
M
59Carmine De AngelisC. De Angelis
Dayo BellucciD. Bellucci56
M
8
M
55Anselmo ServideiA. Servidei
Pedro PastorP. Pastor49
M
9
M
49Pasquale MalusciP. Malusci
Umberto UrsoU. Urso77
A
10
A
72Gianluca RicchiutiG. Ricchiuti
Eric AddoE. Addo66
A
captain11
A
67Stefano BelardiS. Belardi
 
Damiano ContiD. Conti62
A
12
A
62Gennaro RusticoG. Rustico
Gianfranco CenturioniG. Centurioni60
A
13
G
53Fabio GobbiF. Gobbi
Oscar Jr. Delli CarriO. Delli Carri57
A
14
D
53Davide LantignottiD. Lantignotti

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Verona Hellas. A crowd of 8,539 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonino Accursi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
3.46
Pedro Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Veronese. Gennaro Veronese tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.58
Anselmo Servidei makes a probing pass to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Belardi. With a superhuman jump, Stefano Belardi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Eduardo Pinheiro and the loose ball is cleared up field.
9.43
Anselmo Servidei flicks a high ball forward to Gianluca Ricchiuti who takes it down. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Gissi who gathers it comfortably.
14.13
Gabriele Lasalandra hits a low pass to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.02
Cristian Zanini threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Gissi who gathers it comfortably.
20.21
Gianluca Ricchiuti darts forward. Gianluca Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Gissi who gathers it comfortably.
21.11
Gennaro Veronese brings the ball forward. Gennaro Veronese chips the ball to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Leonardo Berti manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.36
Gennaro Veronese catches Pasquale Malusci on the ankles. The referee warns Gennaro Veronese to calm down! Pasquale Malusci stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.52
Anselmo Servidei makes an attacking run forward. Anselmo Servidei whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti powers a header at goal. Giulio Gissi manages to gather it comfortably.
26.46
Aaron Perry takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Pedro Pastor. Pedro Pastor advances with the ball. Pedro Pastor lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Leonardo Berti had no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
30.07
Danilo Aliyu pushes mid-way up the pitch. Danilo Aliyu passes the ball forward to Stefano Belardi. Stefano Belardi whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
34.48
Dayo Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Eric Addo who brings the ball under control. Eric Addo knocks in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Leonardo Berti. Excellent save.
36.38
Stefano Belardi surges forward with the ball. Stefano Belardi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Pinheiro.
38.02
Umberto Urso knocks the ball forward to Eric Addo. Eric Addo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.26
Gennaro Veronese flicks a high pass forward to Eric Addo who brings the ball under control. Eric Addo tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas switch their attack play to Short Plays and their overall play to Counter Attack.

45.00
Verona Hellas kick off the second half!
48.51
Gennaro Veronese threads the ball through to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso threads a neat ball through to Eric Addo. Eric Addo shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.41
Eric Addo clumsily knocks into Pasquale Malusci. Eric Addo is given a warning by the referee! Pasquale Malusci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.38
Dayo Bellucci flicks a high pass forward. Eric Addo controls it well on his chest. Eric Addo flicks the ball to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Leonardo Berti.
65.33
Brian Davis sees space and advances. With some swift thinking, Brian Davis plays the ball forward to Pedro Pastor. Pedro Pastor shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Berti with no chance!! Goal for Cittadella!
71.03
Aaron Perry surges forward with the ball. Aaron Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Berti who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
Amedeo Stellone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmine De Angelis. Carmine De Angelis threads the ball through to Gianluca Ricchiuti. Gianluca Ricchiuti shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.46
Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Damiano Conti replacing Pedro Pastor, Gianfranco Centurioni replacing Eric Addo and Oscar Jr. Delli Carri replacing Umberto Urso .
78.55
Gabriele Lasalandra advances with the ball. Gabriele Lasalandra whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
84.28
Carmine De Angelis catches Damiano Conti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Damiano Conti stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cittadella

Verona Hellas
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.1%
38.9%
Play Area
26.4%
47.2%
26.4%

Scorers
Umberto Urso 26
Pedro Pastor 65
Gianfranco Centurioni 79
Gianluca Ricchiuti 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Pastor of Cittadella

Match Ratings