Match report

Cittadella Stuns Spal 2-0 in Coppa Italia Clash

Spal
Spal
0–2
FT
Cittadella
Cittadella
Nov 28, 2017

In a stunning upset, Cittadella secured a 2-0 victory over Spal in the Coppa Italia, thanks to an early own goal from P. Konate and a later goal by A. Schenetti. Despite Spal's efforts, Cittadella's disciplined defense and efficient finishing proved decisive, moving the lower-division side into the next round of the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Spal 0-2 Cittadella
  • • P. Konate scored an own goal in the 13th minute
  • • A. Schenetti scored the second goal in the 87th minute
  • • F. Lora and M. Oikonomou received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Spal

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gomis (G)
  • 6 M. Cremonesi (D)
  • 12 P. Konate (D)
  • 2 M. Oikonomou (D)
  • 15 S. Väisänen (D)
  • 28 P. Schiattarella (M)
  • 18 E. Schiavon (M)
  • 20 L. Mora (M)
  • 24 M. Vitale (M)
  • 22 M. Borriello (F)
  • 10 S. Floccari (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Lazzari
  • 14 F. Mattiello
  • 11 L. Rizzo
  • 8 A. Bellemo
  • 9 F. Bonazzoli
  • 17 G. Poluzzi
  • 23 F. Vicari
  • 27 Felipe
  • 43 A. Paloschi
  • 77 F. Viviani
  • 88 A. Grassi
  • 92 G. Marchegiani

Cittadella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 A. Paleari (G)
  • 19 C. Pelagatti (D)
  • 2 A. Salvi (D)
  • 24 D. Adorni (D)
  • 10 Lucas Chiaretti (F)
  • 27 A. Settembrini (M)
  • 16 P. Bartolomei (M)
  • 5 F. Lora (M)
  • 15 G. Caccin (M)
  • 18 A. Arrighini (F)
  • 26 G. Fasolo

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Schenetti
  • 9 G. Litteri
  • 11 C. Kouamé
  • 1 E. Alfonso
  • 6 F. Scaglia
  • 13 M. Varnier
  • 20 S. Pasa
  • 22 A. Corasaniti
  • 23 P. Maronilli
  • 25 L. Maniero

Timeline

  1. Cittadella
    13' Cittadella Goal · Own Goal
    P. Konate
  2. Cittadella
    47' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lora
  3. Spal
    58' Spal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Schiattarella · On: M. Lazzari
  4. Spal
    66' Spal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Oikonomou
  5. Spal
    68' Spal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Konate · On: F. Mattiello
  6. Cittadella
    69' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Chiaretti · On: A. Schenetti
  7. Spal
    77' Spal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Väisänen · On: L. Rizzo
  8. Cittadella
    80' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Arrighini · On: G. Litteri
  9. Cittadella
    80' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Fasolo · On: C. Kouame
  10. Cittadella
    87' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Schenetti · Assist: C. Kouame

Match Stats

Stat Spal Cittadella
Fouls 15 21
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 6 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 0 5
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by P. Konate in the 13th minute gave Cittadella an early lead, setting the tone for their defensive strategy.
  • ▸ A. Schenetti's goal in the 87th minute sealed Cittadella's victory, providing a significant momentum shift late in the game.