Match Report


CittadellaCittadella     AtalantaAtalanta
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Branko Van HimstB. Van Himst79
G
1
G
66Torsten RöslerT. Rösler
Ensio NurmiE. Nurmi79
D
2
D
70Enzo PiovanelliE. Piovanelli
Alexandru RaduciouA. Raduciou78
D
3
D
66Cataldo FerraraC. Ferrara
Michael FournierM. Fournier77
D
4
D
64Juan AlonsoJ. Alonso
Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida84
M
5
D
63Gianluca FerrareseG. Ferrarese
Bradley AloisiB. Aloisi84
M
6
M
84Cristian BarbanC. Barban
Yoshi WatanabeY. Watanabe82
M
captain7
M
71Emiliano MarchegianiE. Marchegiani
Joe VernazzaJ. Vernazza82
M
8captain
M
68Gianpaolo VarricchioG. Varricchio
Antonis MichalakisA. Michalakis82
A
9
A
70Gary ParkerG. Parker
Steve BallS. Ball79
A
10
A
69Mauro PellizzoliM. Pellizzoli
Muzzy BulentM. Bulent77
A
11
A
69Nicolas ButraguenoN. Butragueno
 
John RizzoJ. Rizzo76
D
12
A
65Andre AlmeidaA. Almeida
Dennis SladakovicD. Sladakovic75
A
13
A
65Jose MedinaJ. Medina
Manfred BrunnerM. Brunner73
A
14
A
60Jeroen AkerboomJ. Akerboom

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 18,494 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atalanta kick off!
10.05
Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Pellizzoli who takes it down. Mauro Pellizzoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
14.56
Gianpaolo Varricchio plays the ball forward to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.56
Alexandru Raduciou makes a probing pass to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Steve Ball who takes it down. Steve Ball finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.34
Juan Alonso barges into Antonis Michalakis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonis Michalakis stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.47
Bradley Aloisi flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent controls it well on his chest. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enzo Piovanelli.
26.56
Joe Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
32.23
Cataldo Ferrara sees Cristian Barban in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Cristian Barban plays the ball forward to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli shoots from distance but somehow Branko Van Himst manages to keep it out.
33.09
Alexandru Raduciou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bradley Aloisi. Bradley Aloisi knocks the ball forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Antonis Michalakis provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonis Michalakis!
38.40
Ensio Nurmi makes a strong solo run forward. Ensio Nurmi takes it forward alone. Ensio Nurmi lofts in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Cristian Barban plays the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. Gary Parker powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Branko Van Himst.
40.14
Gianpaolo Varricchio takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Branko Van Himst drops low and scoops up the ball.
44.09
Yoshi Watanabe knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Atalanta also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Cittadella start the second half!
48.31
Bradley Aloisi makes a simple pass to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Antonis Michalakis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Torsten Rösler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.25
Emiliano Marchegiani threads a neat ball through to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli finds some space and shoots from distance. Branko Van Himst gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
53.55
Gianpaolo Varricchio threads a neat ball through to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Branko Van Himst manages to gather it easily.
54.49
Ensio Nurmi hits a low pass to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe makes a probing pass to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis beats his man to it with a header. Torsten Rösler manages to gather it effortlessly.
55.12
Yoshi Watanabe kicks a strong pass forward to Antonis Michalakis. Antonis Michalakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.42
Gianpaolo Varricchio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.05
Atalanta have made a substitution with Jeroen Akerboom replacing Nicolas Butragueno .
63.21
Ensio Nurmi barges into Mauro Pellizzoli. The referee brings Ensio Nurmi to one side and gives him a warning! Mauro Pellizzoli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.44
Carlos Almeida sees Antonis Michalakis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonis Michalakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.58
Yoshi Watanabe chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Ball. Steve Ball tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Torsten Rösler keeps it out!
71.34
Cataldo Ferrara makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Varricchio. Gianpaolo Varricchio flicks a high ball forward to Gary Parker who takes it down. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.51
Carlos Almeida plays the ball forward to Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.38
Mauro Pellizzoli comes in with a late challenge on Ensio Nurmi. The referee brings Mauro Pellizzoli to one side and gives him a warning! Ensio Nurmi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.56
Alexandru Raduciou makes a simple pass to Joe Vernazza. Joe Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Muzzy Bulent who brings the ball under control. Muzzy Bulent plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Muzzy Bulent muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Cataldo Ferrara is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.41
Cristian Barban deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ensio Nurmi.
84.33
Enzo Piovanelli flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Barban who takes it down. Cristian Barban flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Akerboom controls it well on his chest. Jeroen Akerboom lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. With a superhuman jump, Gary Parker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gary Parker scores for Atalanta!!
87.38
Bradley Aloisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Ball. Steve Ball whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Torsten Rösler didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.17
Emiliano Marchegiani plays the ball forward to Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gianpaolo Varricchio makes a probing pass to Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli rushes past Ensio Nurmi! Mauro Pellizzoli comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cittadella

Atalanta
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%

Scorers
Antonis Michalakis 33, 48
Gary Parker 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonis Michalakis of Cittadella

Match Ratings