Match report

Carpi Defeats Cittadella 2-1 in Serie B

Cittadella
Cittadella
1–2
FT
Carpi
Carpi
May 22, 2017

Carpi managed a narrow 2-1 victory over Cittadella in a highly competitive Serie B match. Despite trailing early in the game, Carpi turned the tables with goals from L. Lollo and J. Mbakogu, securing a hard-fought win. A. Iunco's late goal was too little too late for Cittadella, who were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cittadella 1–2 Carpi
  • • L. Lollo scored the first goal for Carpi in the 33rd minute
  • • J. Mbakogu doubled the lead for Carpi in the 65th minute
  • • A. Iunco scored for Cittadella in the 67th minute
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to Cittadella players, including P. Bartolomei and M. Iori

Lineups

Cittadella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Alfonso (G)
  • 29 M. Pascali (M)
  • 11 I. Pedrelli (D)
  • 19 C. Pelagatti (D)
  • 2 A. Salvi (D)
  • 4 M. Iori (M)
  • 16 P. Bartolomei (M)
  • 5 L. Valzania (M)
  • 9 G. Litteri (F)
  • 10 Lucas Chiaretti (F)
  • 18 A. Arrighini (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 A. Iunco
  • 7 A. Schenetti
  • 27 C. Kouamé
  • 13 M. Varnier
  • 17 L. Strizzolo
  • 20 S. Pasa
  • 21 M. Martin
  • 22 A. Paleari
  • 23 A. Paolucci

Carpi

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Belec (G)
  • 13 F. Poli (D)
  • 5 Aljaž Struna (D)
  • 3 G. Letizia (M)
  • 6 R. Gagliolo (D)
  • 8 R. Bianco (M)
  • 34 E. Jelenič (F)
  • 20 L. Lollo (M)
  • 11 A. Di Gaudio (M)
  • 10 J. Mbakogu (F)
  • 15 K. Lasagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 F. Concas
  • 21 S. Romagnoli
  • 4 A. Sabbione
  • 1 S. Colombi
  • 9 G. Beretta
  • 17 M. Seck
  • 19 L. Pasciuti
  • 24 M. M'Baye
  • 28 F. Fedato

Timeline

  1. Cittadella
    32' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bartolomei
  2. Carpi
    33' Carpi Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lollo · Assist: Riccardo Gagliolo
  3. Carpi
    34' Carpi Card · Yellow Card
    F. Poli
  4. Cittadella
    53' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pelagatti
  5. Cittadella
    61' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Chiaretti · On: A. Iunco
  6. Carpi
    65' Carpi Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mbakogu
  7. Cittadella
    66' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Bartolomei · On: A. Schenetti
  8. Cittadella
    67' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Iunco · Assist: L. Valzania
  9. Cittadella
    69' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    M. Iori
  10. Cittadella
    77' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Litteri · On: C. Kouame
  11. Carpi
    84' Carpi subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Di Gaudio · On: F. Concas
  12. Carpi
    89' Carpi subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Jelenič · On: S. Romagnoli
  13. Carpi
    90'+1 Carpi subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: A. Sabbione
  14. Cittadella
    90' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    A. Arrighini

Match Stats

Stat Cittadella Carpi
Fouls 18 18
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 4 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carpi's early goal by L. Lollo in the 33rd minute gave them a crucial lead and the momentum in the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by J. Mbakogu in the 65th minute solidified Carpi's position, despite Cittadella's late effort to equalize.