Match Report


SalernitanaSalernitana     CittadellaCittadella
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastiano MicilloS. Micillo64
G
1
G
75Giulio MazzantiniG. Mazzantini
Ruel DefoeR. Defoe65
D
2
D
66Mario AgliettiM. Aglietti
Callum YoungC. Young60
D
3
D
63Neil BoothN. Booth
Paolo MartuscielloP. Martusciello58
D
4
D
59Mauro FontanaM. Fontana
Matt PhilipsM. Philips55
D
5
D
53Gianpaolo RivaltaG. Rivalta
Rodolfo PiovaniR. Piovani55
D
6
M
73Wladimiro MaldiniW. Maldini
Ernesto HerreraE. Herrera80
M
7
M
61Martin IglesiasM. Iglesias
Ezio IannuzziE. Iannuzzi70
M
8captain
M
50Sebastian MenendezS. Menendez
Morris WatsonM. Watson66
A
9
M
48Natale CardinaleN. Cardinale
Antonio RibeiroA. Ribeiro65
A
captain10
A
66Vasco FernandesV. Fernandes
Colin NaysmithC. Naysmith64
A
11
A
56Pierluigi FlorioP. Florio
 
Mauro GissiM. Gissi63
A
12
G
61Jean-Philippe BiancalaniJ. Biancalani
Stefano BellottoS. Bellotto60
A
13
D
52Fabian Natale Di MeglioF. Di Meglio
Leonardo PenaL. Pena60
G
14
A
48Pape MartiniP. Martini

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 13,100 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fabio Rampulla.


0.00
Cittadella start the match!
2.48
Neil Booth takes it forward alone. Neil Booth threads the ball through to Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruel Defoe.
6.30
Martin Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiano Micillo who gathers it comfortably.
8.11
Martin Iglesias changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.17
Mario Aglietti comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Herrera. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Herrera runs off the knock.
12.39
Ernesto Herrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Watson. Morris Watson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
15.40
Ezio Iannuzzi knocks the ball forward to Morris Watson. Morris Watson shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.02
Sebastian Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Pierluigi Florio who gracefully takes it down. Pierluigi Florio whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
21.55
Ernesto Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Iannuzzi controls it well on his chest. Ezio Iannuzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ribeiro. Antonio Ribeiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.13
Paolo Martusciello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Philips. Matt Philips threads the ball through to Morris Watson. Morris Watson advances inside the box! Morris Watson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Giulio Mazzantini reads it well. Fabulous save!
30.19
Callum Young barges into Sebastian Menendez. Callum Young is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.36
Mauro Fontana passes the ball forward to Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio hits a low pass to Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes plays a one-two with Pierluigi Florio and rushes in on goal... Vasco Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.40
Paolo Martusciello comes in with a late challenge on Martin Iglesias. The referee brings Paolo Martusciello to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Iglesias grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Salernitana get the second half underway!
57.36
Ezio Iannuzzi flicks a high pass forward. Colin Naysmith holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Naysmith knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giulio Mazzantini who gathers it comfortably.
59.03
Neil Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.12
Sebastian Menendez sees Natale Cardinale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Cardinale tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
63.42
Sebastian Menendez threads the ball through to Natale Cardinale. Natale Cardinale darts forward. Natale Cardinale lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
71.10
Seeing Sebastian Menendez's run, Natale Cardinale quickly throws the ball into his path. Sebastian Menendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastian Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.38
Ezio Iannuzzi clumsily knocks into Mauro Fontana. The referee brings Ezio Iannuzzi to one side and gives him a warning! Mauro Fontana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.43
Martin Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.29
Cittadella are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
83.24
Neil Booth flicks a high pass forward. Pierluigi Florio controls it well on his chest. Pierluigi Florio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Young.
84.19
Paolo Martusciello flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Iannuzzi. Ezio Iannuzzi threads the ball through to Colin Naysmith. Colin Naysmith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.01
Ruel Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Natale Cardinale. Ruel Defoe is given a warning by the referee! Natale Cardinale gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Salernitana

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

Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
31.6%
45.6%
22.8%

Scorers
Antonio Ribeiro 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Ribeiro of Salernitana

Match Ratings