Match report
Fiorentina Defeats Cittadella 2-0 in Coppa Italia
Fiorentina
2–0
FT
Cittadella
Dec 3, 2019
Fiorentina demonstrated their superior skill and tactical prowess to defeat Cittadella 2-0 in their Coppa Italia clash. Despite a setback with an early red card, the team held their ground and capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win. M. Benassi was the standout performer with two crucial goals.
Key Facts
- • Fiorentina secured the victory with a score of 2-0.
- • M. Benassi scored both goals for Fiorentina (21st and 53rd minutes).
- • L. Venuti received a red card for Fiorentina in the 27th minute.
- • Fiorentina had 3 yellow cards: N. Milenkovic (63rd), E. Pulgar (90th).
- • Cittadella's Andrea Bussaglia and M. Iori received yellow cards.
Lineups
Fiorentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 P. Terracciano (G)
- 23 L. Venuti (D)
- 29 Dalbert Henrique (M)
- 4 N. Milenković (D)
- 6 L. Ranieri (D)
- 18 R. Ghezzal (M)
- 24 M. Benassi (M)
- 78 E. Pulgar (M)
- 8 G. Castrovilli (M)
- 28 D. Vlahović (F)
- 11 R. Sottil (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Pol Lirola
- 22 M. Cáceres
- 93 A. Terzić
- 9 Pedro
- 16 V. Eysseric
- 69 B. Drągowski
- 79 M. Cerofolini
- 17 F. Ceccherini
- 15 S. Cristóforo
- 27 S. Żurkowski
- 5 M. Badelj
- 32 J. Rasmussen
Cittadella
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 L. Maniero (G)
- 18 R. Perticone (D)
- 6 A. Camigliano (D)
- 25 C. Ventola (D)
- 2 C. Mora (D)
- 4 M. Iori (M)
- 8 F. Proia (M)
- 7 A. Bussaglia (M)
- 14 D. Luppi (F)
- 11 G. Panico (F)
- 29 Ž. Celar (F)
Substitutes
- 9 D. Diaw
- 10 C. D'Urso
- 17 M. Rosafio
- 1 A. Paleari
- 16 A. Vita
- 20 M. Gargiulo
- 26 N. Pavan
- 15 D. Frare
- 5 D. Adorni
- 24 L. Ghiringhelli
- 23 S. Branca
- 13 A. Rizzo
Timeline
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10' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardAndrea Bussaglia
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21' Fiorentina Goal · Normal GoalM. Benassi · Assist: R. Sottil
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27' Fiorentina Card · Red CardL. Venuti
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32' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Sottil · On: P. Lirola
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39' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardM. Iori
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53' Fiorentina Goal · Normal GoalM. Benassi · Assist: R. Ghezzal
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63' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardN. Milenkovic
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73' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Celar · On: D. Diaw
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73' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Luppi · On: C. DUrso
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75' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Ghezzal · On: Martín Cáceres
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78' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3Off: Andrea Bussaglia · On: Marco Rosafio
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82' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3Off: Dalbert Henrique · On: A. Terzic
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90' Fiorentina Card · Yellow CardE. Pulgar
Match Stats
| Stat | Fiorentina | Cittadella |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by M. Benassi in the 21st minute set the tone for Fiorentina.
- ▸ Fiorentina's resilience post-red card (27th minute) was key as they maintained their lead and added another goal by Benassi in the 53rd minute.