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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Siena. A crowd of 9,516 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cittadella and Siena are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luciano Iorio.


0.00
Siena start the match!
14.49
Giovanni M. Fontana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.28
Tiziano Poggi kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.40
Simone Bono makes a simple pass to Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega lofts in a cross ball towards Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.38
Vincenzo Eranio advances with the ball. Vincenzo Eranio decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Eranio chips the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
24.16
Tomas Robbiati flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Santos who takes it down. Paulo Santos passes the ball forward to Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino hits a low pass to Moreno Baronchelli. Alejandro Colasante comes in with a late challenge on Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli appeals for a penalty! Given!!
24.16
The referee points to the spot..
25.57
Demetrio Savino slowly runs up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.14
Aladino Carbone surges forward with the ball. Aladino Carbone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Di Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
33.51
Sergio Montaperto plays the ball forward to Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.42
Johnny Jaliens flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Bega who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Bega shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.59
Sergio Montaperto darts forward. Sergio Montaperto shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
42.41
Giovanni M. Fontana knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Robbiati.
45.00
Luigi Palmieri takes a quick throw-in. Simone Bono makes an attacking run forward. Simone Bono controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Siena also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cittadella kick off!
47.38
Giovanni M. Fontana flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Bega who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Bega shoots from long range. It's there!! Armando Martusciello has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.03
Aladino Carbone threads the ball through to Armando Ramora. Armando Ramora laces a weighted ball forward to Demetrio Savino. Demetrio Savino shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
67.40
With imagination, Vincenzo Eranio laces a weighted ball forward to Luigi Palmieri. Luigi Palmieri makes a probing pass to Oscar Ferro. Oscar Ferro makes a simple pass, allowing Tiziano Poggi to run into the box. Tiziano Poggi tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.28
Luigi Palmieri flicks a high pass forward to Tiziano Poggi who brings the ball under control. Tiziano Poggi lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Bega. Ottavio Bega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Armando Martusciello!
73.40
Alejandro Colasante takes it forward alone. Alejandro Colasante flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Poggi controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Poggi shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.41
Giovanni M. Fontana sees Ottavio Bega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Bega knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Ferro. Oscar Ferro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Armando Martusciello has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.36
Natale Lanzaro threads a neat ball through to Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Di Matteo who gathers it comfortably.
85.29
Showing composure, Natale Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Sergio Montaperto. Sergio Montaperto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.24
Luigi Palmieri makes a simple pass to Tiziano Poggi. Tiziano Poggi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ottavio Bega of Cittadella