Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Torino. A crowd of 12,798 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Torino are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Matjaz Simic.
0.00
0-0Cittadella kick off and get the first half underway!
12.27
0-0Neil Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Aglietti. Mario Aglietti flicks a high ball forward to Natale Cardinale who takes it down. Natale Cardinale whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jose Rego is on top of it.
16.33
0-0Wes Clegg makes a probing pass to Vittorio Paris. Vittorio Paris surges forward with the ball. Vittorio Paris knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Booth.
18.52
Sebastian Menendez sees Pierluigi Florio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierluigi Florio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
21.21
1-0Wladimiro Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez threads the ball through to Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jose Rego is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.28
Mario Mendes threads the ball through to Gianfranco Mercier. Gianfranco Mercier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.49
1-0Lee Potts advances with the ball. Lee Potts makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Florio. Pierluigi Florio shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.09
Wladimiro Maldini sees Vasco Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Fernandes skips past Ricardo Gil! Vasco Fernandes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jose Rego easily smothers it!
34.55
Wladimiro Maldini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wladimiro Maldini whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Fernandes. Vasco Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Rego!
42.54
Francesco G. Cordone flicks a high ball forward to Natale Fusco who takes it down. Natale Fusco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Torino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Torino kicking off!
47.21
Gianfranco Mercier threads a neat ball through to Raimond Splinter. Raimond Splinter finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Torino!
60.30
Sebastian Menendez knocks the ball forward to Natale Cardinale. Natale Cardinale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Iglesias. Martin Iglesias makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vasco Fernandes. Some good footwork from Vasco Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
61.55
1-1Pierpaolo Castellazzi clumsily knocks into Pierluigi Florio. The referee calls over Pierpaolo Castellazzi and shows him a yellow card! Pierluigi Florio runs off the knock.
72.19
Mario Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Vittorio Paris. Vittorio Paris sees Natale Fusco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Fusco shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
81.52
Gianfranco Mercier hits a low pass to Vittorio Paris. Vittorio Paris cuts inside the box! Vittorio Paris comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
84.42
Martin Iglesias catches Wes Clegg on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Iglesias and shows him a yellow card! Wes Clegg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
23.4%
50%
26.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vittorio Paris of Torino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Giulio Mazzantini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillaume Trivino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mario Aglietti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lee Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wladimiro Maldini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Martin Iglesias (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Sebastian Menendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Natale Cardinale (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vasco Fernandes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Pierluigi Florio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jean-Philippe Biancalani (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauro Fontana (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianpaolo Rivalta (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Rego (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pierpaolo Castellazzi (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Mario Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Gianello (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Paris (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Gianfranco Mercier (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Francesco G. Cordone (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wes Clegg (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raimond Splinter (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Natale Fusco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Amedeo Caini (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Carbone (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arnauld Villa (GK) | 0 | |