Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Bruno Benelli where Ravenna play host to Cittadella in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Ravenna and Cittadella are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Rampulla.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cittadella kick off!
4.13
Martin Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Bernardini who gathers it comfortably.
6.55
Guillaume Trivino darts forward. Guillaume Trivino knocks the ball forward to Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.08
Garcia Duque Stovini sees a break and surges forward. Garcia Duque Stovini shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.39
Pierluigi Baiocco passes the ball forward to Helder Barros. Helder Barros lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for P. Gilberto Donati!
24.42
Niccol˜ Italiano catches Wladimiro Maldini on the ankles. The referee calls over Niccol˜ Italiano and shows him a yellow card! Wladimiro Maldini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.32
Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward to Pierpaolo Cottini who brings the ball under control. Pierpaolo Cottini flicks a high ball forward to Simon Standing who takes it down. Simon Standing whips in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
36.28
Martin Iglesias makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
44.09
Ciro Muzzi flicks a high pass forward. Martin Iglesias easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Iglesias flicks a high pass forward. Malte Kohler controls it well on his chest. Malte Kohler shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Ravenna start the second half!
54.30
Garcia Duque Stovini clumsily knocks into Flavio Bellucci. The referee calls over Garcia Duque Stovini and warns him to calm down! Flavio Bellucci runs off the knock.
55.45
Garcia Duque Stovini threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Donati. P. Gilberto Donati makes a pass forward but Simon Standing is yards offside!
59.45
Malte Kohler hits a low pass to Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes passes the ball forward but Pierluigi Florio is offside!
60.34
Gregorio Delgado knocks the ball forward to Garcia Duque Stovini. Garcia Duque Stovini knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Simon Standing is offside!
69.13
Gianluigi Amoroso knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes makes a probing pass to Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.19
Martin Iglesias changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Alejandro Bernardini. Excellent save.
78.26
P. Gilberto Donati passes the ball forward to Pierpaolo Cottini. Pierpaolo Cottini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.44
Simon Standing catches Malte Kohler on the ankles. The referee brings Simon Standing to one side and gives him a warning! Malte Kohler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.02
Niccol˜ Italiano passes the ball forward to Garcia Duque Stovini. Garcia Duque Stovini runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Garcia Duque Stovini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cesare Agliardi smothers it!
85.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Malte Kohler laces a through ball forward to Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Niccol˜ Italiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierluigi Baiocco. Pierluigi Baiocco flicks a high pass forward to Simon Standing who brings the ball under control. Simon Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.6%
48.2%
21.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Barros of Ravenna