Match report

Palermo Hold Cittadella to 2-2 Draw in Serie B

Palermo
Palermo
2–2
FT
Cittadella
Cittadella
May 11, 2019

Palermo secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Cittadella in the Serie B match, with early goals from I. Nestorovski and A. Trajkovski giving them a quick advantage. However, Cittadella fought back with goals from D. Diaw and D. Adorni to level the score. Despite multiple substitutions and a yellow card for Cittadella's Domenico Frare, neither team could gain the upper hand, ending in a tightly contested draw.

Key Facts

  • • Palermo scored in the 21st and 23rd minutes through I. Nestorovski and A. Trajkovski respectively.
  • • Cittadella's D. Diaw equalized in the 65th minute.
  • • D. Adorni scored the equalizer for Cittadella in the 82nd minute.
  • • Cittadella's Domenico Frare received a yellow card in the 50th minute.
  • • Several substitutions were made by both teams, including Palermo's M. Jajalo and A. Mazzotta.

Lineups

Palermo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Brignoli
  • 5 S. Rajković
  • 2 G. Bellusci
  • 27 A. Mazzotta
  • 24 P. Szymiński
  • 8 M. Jajalo
  • 20 C. Falletti
  • 35 R. Murawski
  • 32 N. Haas
  • 30 I. Nestorovski
  • 10 A. Trajkovski

Substitutes

  • 29 G. Puşcaş
  • 21 A. Fiordilino
  • 19 H. Aleesami
  • 13 A. Ingegneri
  • 22 A. Pomini
  • 14 A. Salvi
  • 31 R. Pirrello
  • 33 F. Alastra
  • 3 A. Rispoli
  • 4 A. Accardi
  • 7 S. Lo Faso
  • 6 N. Gunnarsson

Cittadella

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Paleari
  • 24 L. Ghiringhelli
  • 3 A. Benedetti
  • 5 D. Adorni
  • 15 D. Frare
  • 4 M. Iori
  • 7 A. Schenetti
  • 23 S. Branca
  • 21 F. Proia
  • 30 M. Finotto
  • 9 G. Moncini

Substitutes

  • 17 G. Panico
  • 32 D. Diaw
  • 19 S. Scappini
  • 6 L. Parodi
  • 28 A. Bussaglia
  • 25 Luca Maniero II
  • 11 N. Siega
  • 22 Luca Maniero I
  • 13 A. Camigliano
  • 20 S. Pasa
  • 18 M. Drudi
  • 29 T. Cancellotti

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    21' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Nestorovski · Assist: A. Mazzotta
  2. Palermo
    23' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Trajkovski · Assist: I. Nestorovski
  3. Palermo
    41' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Nestorovski · On: G. Puşcaş
  4. Cittadella
    50' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    Domenico Frare
  5. Cittadella
    62' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Proia · On: G. Panico
  6. Cittadella
    64' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Finotto · On: D. Diaw
  7. Cittadella
    65' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Diaw · Assist: G. Panico
  8. Palermo
    68' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jajalo · On: L. Fiordilino
  9. Palermo
    79' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mazzotta · On: H. Aleesami
  10. Cittadella
    81' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Schenetti · On: S. Scappini
  11. Cittadella
    82' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Adorni

Match Stats

Stat Palermo Cittadella
Fouls 13 19
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 9 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 9 4
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 2 7
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Palermo took an early 2-0 lead with goals in the 21st and 23rd minutes, setting the tone for a dominant start.
  • ▸ The match turned in Cittadella's favor with a goal from D. Diaw in the 65th minute, sparking a comeback.
  • ▸ Cittadella's equalizer by D. Adorni in the 82nd minute solidified the draw, showcasing their resilience.