Match report

Virtus Entella Defeats Cittadella 4-1 in Serie B

Virtus Entella
Virtus Entella
4–1
FT
Cittadella
Cittadella
May 18, 2017

Virtus Entella secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Cittadella in a crucial Serie B match. The home team's early goals from L. Tremolada, A. Catellani, and D. Diaw set the pace, while a late consolation goal from Cittadella's Lucas Chiaretti was too little, too late. The victory sees Virtus Entella maintain their position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • L. Tremolada scored twice for Virtus Entella at minutes 19 and 43.
  • • A. Catellani and D. Diaw also found the net for Virtus Entella, at minutes 27 and 33 respectively.
  • • Lucas Chiaretti scored the only goal for Cittadella at minute 74.
  • • Virtus Entella saw 4 substitutions including A. Catellani, S. Benedetti, Gabriel Cleur, and S. Palermo.
  • • Simone Pecorini received a yellow card for Virtus Entella at minute 83.

Lineups

Virtus Entella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 22 A. Iacobucci (G)
  • 5 L. Ceccarelli (D)
  • 15 M. Pellizzer (D)
  • 6 S. Pecorini (M)
  • 28 J. Baraye (M)
  • 11 S. Palermo (M)
  • 14 L. Tremolada (M)
  • 33 F. Ardizzone (M)
  • 17 M. Di Paola (M)
  • 10 A. Catellani (F)
  • 20 D. Diaw (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 F. Puntoriere
  • 13 S. Benedetti
  • 18 G. Cleur
  • 19 L. Ba
  • 23 S. Sini
  • 24 M. Castagna
  • 30 M. Moscati
  • 12 A. Ayoub
  • 21 N. Zaniolo

Cittadella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 29 M. Pascali (M)
  • 21 M. Martin (D)
  • 19 C. Pelagatti (D)
  • 2 A. Salvi (D)
  • 20 S. Pasa (M)
  • 4 M. Iori (M)
  • 23 A. Paolucci (M)
  • 26 A. Iunco (F)
  • 10 Lucas Chiaretti (F)
  • 18 A. Arrighini (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 I. Pedrelli
  • 7 A. Schenetti
  • 14 G. Fasolo
  • 22 A. Paleari
  • 16 P. Bartolomei
  • 5 L. Valzania
  • 27 C. Kouamé
  • 25 L. Maniero
  • 17 L. Strizzolo

Timeline

  1. Virtus Entella
    19' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tremolada
  2. Virtus Entella
    27' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Catellani · Assist: L. Tremolada
  3. Virtus Entella
    33' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Diaw · Assist: L. Tremolada
  4. Virtus Entella
    43' Virtus Entella Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Tremolada
  5. Cittadella
    46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Salvi · On: I. Pedrelli
  6. Virtus Entella
    68' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Catellani · On: F. Puntoriere
  7. Cittadella
    70' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Iori · On: A. Schenetti
  8. Cittadella
    71' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Iunco · On: G. Fasolo
  9. Cittadella
    74' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Chiaretti
  10. Virtus Entella
    77' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Ceccarelli · On: S. Benedetti
  11. Virtus Entella
    83' Virtus Entella Card · Yellow Card
    Simone Pecorini
  12. Virtus Entella
    84' Virtus Entella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Palermo · On: Gabriel Cleur

Match Stats

Stat Virtus Entella Cittadella
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 6
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 20
Corners 4 9
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 9
Shots off Target 7 11
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 9 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Virtus Entella's early goals in the first half (19', 27', and 33') effectively took control of the match.
  • ▸ Lucas Chiaretti's late goal for Cittadella at minute 74 provided temporary hope but could not change the outcome.