Match report
Cremonese 1–1 Novara: A Dramatic Draw in Serie B
Cremonese
1–1
FT
Novara
May 1, 2018
Cremonese secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Novara in a Serie B match that was punctuated by multiple yellow cards and a red card. Cremonese's Claiton equalized with a goal in the 68th minute, canceling out F. Macheda's early goal for Novara. The match saw several key substitutions and disciplinary actions, adding to the drama on the pitch.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Cremonese 1–1 Novara
- • Novara's F. Macheda scored in the 52nd minute
- • Cremonese's Claiton equalized in the 68th minute
- • F. Macheda was sent off with a red card in the 61st minute
- • Multiple yellow cards issued to players from both teams
- • Key substitutions included Claiton for Cavion in the 57th minute and G. Scamacca for Perrulli in the 80th minute
Lineups
Cremonese
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 27 S. Ujkani (G)
- 33 F. Renzetti (D)
- 3 Claiton (D)
- 15 I. Marconi (D)
- 23 D. Cinaglia (D)
- 20 G. Perrulli (F)
- 18 S. Pesce (M)
- 34 M. Arini (M)
- 8 M. Cavion (M)
- 6 G. Castrovilli (M)
- 9 A. Brighenti (F)
Substitutes
- 5 D. Croce
- 11 G. Scamacca
- 19 S. Scappini
- 1 N. Ravaglia
- 4 G. Sbrissa
- 16 E. D'Avino
- 24 F. Forni
- 30 Camará
- 35 A. Cinelli
- 37 G. Massari
- 40 Pol García
Novara
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Montipò (G)
- 2 M. Troest (D)
- 27 M. Calderoni (D)
- 3 D. Del Fabro (D)
- 31 P. Golubović (D)
- 21 Andrea Orlandi (M)
- 5 F. Casarini (M)
- 23 M. Moscati (M)
- 10 F. Macheda (F)
- 19 G. Puşcaş (F)
- 11 F. Di Mariano (F)
Substitutes
- 24 L. Dickmann
- 17 M. Seck
- 30 R. Maniero
- 4 A. Mantovani
- 7 G. Sansone
- 8 M. Chiosa
- 9 D. Sciaudone
- 12 S. Farelli
- 15 F. Maracchi
- 20 Ronaldo
- 22 E. Benedettini
- 18 A. Lukanović
Timeline
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22' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardM. Cavion
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30' Novara Card · Yellow CardG. Puşcaş
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37' Novara Card · Yellow CardAndrea Orlandi
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39' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardG. Perrulli
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44' Novara Card · Yellow CardM. Troest
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50' Novara subst · Substitution 1Off: Petar Golubović · On: L. Dickmann
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52' Novara Goal · Normal GoalF. Macheda · Assist: M. Moscati
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57' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Cavion · On: D. Croce
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60' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardClaiton
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61' Novara Card · Red CardF. Macheda
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64' Novara Card · Yellow CardM. Calderoni
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68' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalClaiton · Assist: G. Perrulli
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70' Novara Card · Yellow CardL. Dickmann
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72' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardSimone Pesce
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74' Novara subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Moscati · On: M. Seck
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80' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Perrulli · On: G. Scamacca
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84' Novara subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Puşcaş · On: R. Maniero
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88' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Arini · On: S. Scappini
Match Stats
| Stat | Cremonese | Novara |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 24 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 0 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Novara took an early lead through F. Macheda's goal in the 52nd minute
- ▸ The momentum shifted after Macheda's red card in the 61st minute, leading to Claiton's equalizer for Cremonese in the 68th minute
- ▸ Both teams made several tactical substitutions in the latter part of the match to maintain their competitive edge