Match report
Cremonese Defeats Venezia 5-1 in Serie B Showdown
Cremonese
5–1
FT
Venezia
May 12, 2018
Cremonese stunned Venezia with a 5-1 victory in their Serie B clash, capitalizing on an early own goal and a flurry of second-half strikes. Venezia's only consolation came from G. Litteri's penalty, but Cremonese's robust performance, spearheaded by A. Piccolo and R. Macek, ensured their comprehensive win.
Key Facts
- • Cremonese 5–1 Venezia (Serie B)
- • M. Modolo scored an own goal in the 2nd minute for Cremonese
- • G. Litteri equalized for Venezia with a penalty in the 45th minute
- • A. Piccolo scored a penalty in the 50th minute for Cremonese
- • Simone Pesce and R. Macek added to Cremonese's lead with goals in the 79th and 90th minutes respectively
- • Venezia received two yellow cards, one of which was for M. Bruscagin in the 27th minute
- • Cremonese had three yellow cards, with players including Simone Pesce and M. Arini receiving cautions
Lineups
Cremonese
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 27 S. Ujkani (G)
- 21 M. Canini (D)
- 33 F. Renzetti (D)
- 3 Claiton (D)
- 15 I. Marconi (D)
- 20 G. Perrulli (F)
- 18 S. Pesce (M)
- 5 D. Croce (M)
- 34 M. Arini (M)
- 7 A. Piccolo (F)
- 9 A. Brighenti (F)
Substitutes
- 40 Pol García
- 31 R. Macek
- 32 J. Gómez Taleb
- 1 N. Ravaglia
- 4 G. Sbrissa
- 8 M. Cavion
- 11 G. Scamacca
- 16 E. D'Avino
- 19 S. Scappini
- 30 Camará
- 35 A. Cinelli
Venezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 E. Audero (G)
- 6 M. Domizzi (D)
- 26 A. Garofalo (D)
- 3 M. Bruscagin (D)
- 13 M. Modolo (D)
- 25 F. Cernuto (D)
- 18 S. Suciu (M)
- 23 M. Falzerano (F)
- 5 L. Štulac (M)
- 29 G. Litteri (F)
- 17 D. Marsura (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Geijo
- 10 G. Fabiano
- 9 G. Zigoni
- 4 S. Anđelković
- 7 S. Bentivoglio
- 8 E. Soligo
- 11 M. Firenze
- 12 G. Vicario
- 21 N. Frey
- 22 D. Russo
- 27 G. Zampano
- 31 C. Del Grosso
Timeline
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2' Cremonese Goal · Own GoalM. Modolo
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27' Venezia Card · Yellow CardM. Bruscagin
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45'+1 Venezia Goal · PenaltyG. Litteri
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45' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardSimone Pesce
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45' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Marconi · On: Pol García
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50' Cremonese Goal · PenaltyA. Piccolo
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56' Venezia subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Cernuto · On: Geijo
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59' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardM. Arini
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64' Venezia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Suciu · On: G. Fabiano
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72' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardSamir Ujkani
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77' Venezia subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Litteri · On: G. Zigoni
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78' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Perrulli · On: J. Gómez Taleb
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79' Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalSimone Pesce · Assist: J. Gómez Taleb
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81' Venezia Card · Yellow CardMaurizio Domizzi
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90'+5 Cremonese Goal · Normal GoalR. Macek · Assist: D. Croce
Match Stats
| Stat | Cremonese | Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 19 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 8 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early own goal by M. Modolo set the tone for Cremonese, providing a vital early boost
- ▸ Cremonese's penalty conversion by A. Piccolo in the 50th minute shifted the momentum decisively in their favor, despite Venezia's temporary equalizer at halftime