Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Mario Rigamonti where Brescia play host to Cittadella. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Brescia and Cittadella are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Gottardi.


0.00
Cittadella kick off!
3.46
Luigi Palmieri sees Giovanni M. Fontana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni M. Fontana skips past Ivone Bandieri! Giovanni M. Fontana takes a shot at goal but Florian Mela reads it well. Well saved!
4.28
Michele Marino passes the ball forward to Graziano Franchi. Graziano Franchi plays a scrappy one-two with Hauke Vogel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Oscar Ferro hacks Graziano Franchi from behind! Graziano Franchi appeals for a penalty! Given!!
4.28
The referee points to the spot..
5.13
Jonathan Berretta steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
10.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Ferro plays the ball forward to Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.40
Graziano Franchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Vogel. Hauke Vogel whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Berretta. Jonathan Berretta rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.29
Johnny Jaliens barges into Felice Cordone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felice Cordone stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.16
Simone Bono brings the ball forward. Simone Bono whips in a cross ball towards Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
24.41
Christian Meride clumsily knocks into Luigi Palmieri. The referee brings Christian Meride to one side and gives him a warning! Luigi Palmieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.11
Oscar Ferro passes the ball forward to Giovanni M. Fontana. Giovanni M. Fontana sees space and advances. Giovanni M. Fontana knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.58
Michele Marino plays the ball forward to Oleg Myers. Oleg Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Vogel. Hauke Vogel outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Giordano Di Matteo!
34.33
Michele Marino threads a neat ball through to Felice Cordone. Felice Cordone edges inside the box! Felice Cordone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.44
Fabian Natale Cucciari knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivone Bandieri. Ivone Bandieri makes a simple pass to Jonathan Berretta. Jonathan Berretta runs straight at the defence! Jonathan Berretta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Giordano Di Matteo has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
40.52
From the throw-in, Alejandro Colasante picks out Vincenzo Eranio. Vincenzo Eranio runs forward with the ball. Vincenzo Eranio threads a neat ball through to Oscar Ferro. Oscar Ferro shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Brescia kick off the second half!
48.11
Alejandro Colasante laces a weighted ball forward to Luigi Palmieri. Luigi Palmieri passes the ball forward to Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
53.46
Alejandro Colasante takes it forward alone. Alejandro Colasante lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
54.33
Graziano Franchi passes the ball forward to Jonathan Berretta. Jonathan Berretta shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
63.42
Luigi Palmieri knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.46
Michele Marino sees a break and surges forward. Michele Marino advances inside the box! Michele Marino rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.41
Graziano Franchi surges forward with the ball. Graziano Franchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.02
Oscar Ferro hacks Hauke Vogel from behind! The referee brings Oscar Ferro to one side and gives him a warning! Hauke Vogel runs off the knock.
79.24
Tiziano Poggi advances with the ball. Tiziano Poggi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.36
Oleg Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Franchi. Graziano Franchi flicks the ball to his team mate, Hauke Vogel. Hauke Vogel muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Johnny Jaliens.
83.29
Luigi Palmieri comes in with a late challenge on Graziano Franchi. The referee brings Luigi Palmieri to one side and gives him a warning! Graziano Franchi runs off the knock.
84.35
Felice Cordone knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Berretta. Jonathan Berretta shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.43
Romano Denneboom flicks a high pass forward. Michele Marino collects the pass. Michele Marino makes a probing pass to Jonathan Berretta. Jonathan Berretta passes the ball forward to Graziano Franchi. Graziano Franchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brescia!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
22.5%
47.9%
29.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Berretta of Brescia

Match Ratings