Match Report


PiacenzaPiacenza     CittadellaCittadella
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo SuarezG. Suarez75
G
1
G
79Branko Van HimstB. Van Himst
Roberto AntunesR. Antunes72
D
2
D
79Ensio NurmiE. Nurmi
Bernardo VasariB. Vasari71
D
captain3
D
78Alexandru RaduciouA. Raduciou
Joachim MartinoJ. Martino69
D
4
D
77Michael FournierM. Fournier
Callum RitchieC. Ritchie68
D
5
M
84Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida
Liam TedescoL. Tedesco69
M
6
M
84Bradley AloisiB. Aloisi
Gaspar VianaG. Viana68
M
7captain
M
82Yoshi WatanabeY. Watanabe
Jamie VenusJ. Venus67
M
8
M
82Joe VernazzaJ. Vernazza
Raul De SanzoR. De Sanzo73
A
9
A
79Steve BallS. Ball
Manuel BarbosaM. Barbosa63
A
10
A
77Muzzy BulentM. Bulent
Rodolfo HubnerR. Hubner57
A
11
A
75Dennis SladakovicD. Sladakovic
 
Ruel MidgleyR. Midgley66
G
12
D
76John RizzoJ. Rizzo
Edoardo MarinoE. Marino66
D
13
A
73Manfred BrunnerM. Brunner
Marvin CortM. Cort66
M
14
G
72Orlando RipollO. Ripoll

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Leonardo Garilli where Piacenza play host to Cittadella. A crowd of 19,944 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Piacenza are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cittadella appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Mareggini.


0.00
Cittadella start the match!
3.45
Without breaking stride, Liam Tedesco plays the ball forward to Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.37
Carlos Almeida threads the ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from long range but it flies wide!
9.20
Bradley Aloisi threads a neat ball through to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Guillermo Suarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
10.57
Carlos Almeida threads the ball through to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Guillermo Suarez manages to gather it effortlessly.
12.24
Jamie Venus knocks the ball forward to Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
14.08
Ensio Nurmi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Ball. Steve Ball shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
18.33
Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Sladakovic holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Sladakovic shoots from outside the area. Guillermo Suarez easily gets down and covers it.
20.21
Jamie Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Hubner and advances towards the goal... Raul De Sanzo takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reactions from Alexandru Raduciou blocks the shot!
22.18
Jamie Venus surges forward with the ball. Jamie Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Alexandru Raduciou.
23.18
Corner kick to Piacenza. Gaspar Viana plays it short to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Michael Fournier reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
26.32
Carlos Almeida hits a low pass to Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.08
Liam Tedesco knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Raul De Sanzo. Raul De Sanzo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.27
Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Muzzy Bulent controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Piacenza kick off the second half!
54.24
Jamie Venus barges into Bradley Aloisi. Jamie Venus is shown the yellow card! Bradley Aloisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.18
Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.46
Bernardo Vasari runs forward with the ball. Bernardo Vasari flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Hubner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Hubner plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Barbosa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolfo Hubner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Branko Van Himst gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
59.47
Ensio Nurmi threads a neat ball through to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Muzzy Bulent. Muzzy Bulent finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
65.58
Yoshi Watanabe passes the ball forward to Dennis Sladakovic. Dennis Sladakovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Antunes.
66.32
Alexandru Raduciou threads a neat ball through to Yoshi Watanabe. Yoshi Watanabe flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ball controls it well on his chest. Steve Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Guillermo Suarez.
67.04
Bradley Aloisi decides to run forward with the ball. Bradley Aloisi shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
69.40
Jamie Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Hubner. Michael Fournier clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Hubner. Rodolfo Hubner appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.39
Yoshi Watanabe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Yoshi Watanabe shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.16
Gaspar Viana makes a simple pass to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa plays a one-two with Rodolfo Hubner and advances towards the goal... Manuel Barbosa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
84.39
Seeing Ensio Nurmi's run, Alexandru Raduciou quickly throws the ball into his path. Ensio Nurmi flicks a high ball forward to Joe Vernazza who takes it down. Joe Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Muzzy Bulent collects the pass. Muzzy Bulent shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Guillermo Suarez.
85.05
Bradley Aloisi takes a quick corner, playing it short to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida deftly flicks the ball on. Gaspar Viana jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
89.22
Michael Fournier hacks Rodolfo Hubner from behind! Michael Fournier is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Hubner carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Piacenza

Cittadella
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
29.6%
48.1%
22.2%

Scorers
Muzzy Bulent 40, 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Muzzy Bulent of Cittadella

Match Ratings
1.Guillermo Suarez (GK)
7
2.Roberto Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Bernardo Vasari (DEF)
6
4.Joachim Martino (DEF)
6
5.Callum Ritchie (DEF)
6
6.Liam Tedesco (MID)
6
7.Gaspar Viana (MID)
6
8.Jamie Venus (MID)yellow card
6
9.Raul De Sanzo (ATT)
6
10.Manuel Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Hubner (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruel Midgley (GK)
0
13.Edoardo Marino (DEF)
0
14.Marvin Cort (MID)
0

1.Branko Van Himst (GK)
6
2.Ensio Nurmi (DEF)
7
3.Alexandru Raduciou (DEF)
6
4.Michael Fournier (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Almeida (MID)
7
6.Bradley Aloisi (MID)
6
7.Yoshi Watanabe (MID)
9
8.Joe Vernazza (MID)
6
9.Steve Ball (ATT)
6
10.Muzzy Bulent (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Dennis Sladakovic (ATT)
6
 
12.John Rizzo (DEF)
0
13.Manfred Brunner (ATT)
0
14.Orlando Ripoll (GK)
0