Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Roma. A crowd of 9,787 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Cittadella are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Cittadella are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
10.10
0-0Silvain Davids flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.29
0-1Joachim Pieri makes a probing pass to Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.34
0-1Danijel Malbranque hacks Claudio Brioschi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Brioschi runs off the knock.
21.36
0-1Roma are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.53
Silvain Davids passes the ball forward to Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.40
Gabriele Ruscitti chips the ball to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Attilio Russo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.48
Silvain Davids knocks the ball to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.42
0-2Joachim Pieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adriano Pinna. Adriano Pinna shoots from distance. Attilio Russo easily smothers it.
45.00
Silvain Davids brings the ball forward. Silvain Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Cittadella start the second half!
47.11
Vito Beghetto knocks the ball forward to Adrian Zitolo. Adrian Zitolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bonera. Ivan Bonera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jean Francois Piantoni.
49.52
Roma are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cittadella's defence.
51.15
0-2Silvain Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Andrade.
54.31
Joachim Pieri advances with the ball. Joachim Pieri shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.45
Stefano Di Francesco threads the ball through to Generoso Tacchi. Generoso Tacchi plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Bonera and rushes in on goal... Generoso Tacchi rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.25
Silvain Davids makes a simple pass to Danijel Malbranque. Danijel Malbranque knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Attilio Russo who gathers it comfortably.
65.40
Stefano Di Francesco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Bonera. Ivan Bonera knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Tacchi. Generoso Tacchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.21
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.56
Raffaele Serena sees space and advances. Raffaele Serena knocks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Tacchi. Generoso Tacchi shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.31
Claudio Brioschi chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Anaclerio. Mauricio Anaclerio sees space and advances. Mauricio Anaclerio lofts in a cross ball towards Generoso Tacchi. Generoso Tacchi directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.42
0-2Generoso Tacchi catches Ezio Di Biagio on the ankles. Generoso Tacchi is warned by the referee! Ezio Di Biagio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.03
Silvain Davids deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Strachan. Stephen Strachan shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
32.3%
46.2%
21.5%
Scorers
| Adriano Pinna 15, 24 |