Match report

Cittadella Defeats Brescia 1–0 in Serie B

Cittadella
Cittadella
1–0
FT
Brescia
Brescia
May 13, 2021

Cittadella stunned Brescia with a 1–0 victory in a tightly contested Serie B match. F. Proia scored the lone goal in the 40th minute, assisted by Marco Rosafio, which proved decisive. Despite Brescia's efforts to level the score, Cittadella's resolute defense and tactical substitutions maintained their lead throughout the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cittadella 1–0 Brescia
  • • Goal: F. Proia (40')
  • • Assist: Marco Rosafio
  • • Substitutions: G. Beretta (19'), M. Gargiulo (70'), N. Pavan (70'), E. Baldini (82'), R. Ogunseye (82') for Cittadella
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Adorni (44'), S. Branca (54'), D. Donnarumma (86') for Cittadella

Lineups

Cittadella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 36 E. Kastrati (G)
  • 24 L. Ghiringhelli (D)
  • 17 D. Donnarumma (D)
  • 5 D. Adorni (D)
  • 15 D. Frare (D)
  • 4 M. Iori (M)
  • 23 S. Branca (M)
  • 16 A. Vita (M)
  • 8 F. Proia (M)
  • 11 G. Beretta (F)
  • 9 F. Tsadjout (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 M. Rosafio
  • 20 M. Gargiulo
  • 26 N. Pavan
  • 92 E. Baldini
  • 32 R. Ogunseye
  • 77 L. Maniero
  • 10 C. D'Urso
  • 6 A. Camigliano
  • 29 V. Mastrantonio
  • 25 N. Smajlaj
  • 2 R. Perticone
  • 84 T. Cassandro

Brescia

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Joronen (G)
  • 26 B. Martella (D)
  • 15 A. Cistana (D)
  • 2 F. Karačić (D)
  • 14 M. Mangraviti (D)
  • 31 B. Bjarnason (M)
  • 24 F. Jagiełło (M)
  • 5 T. van de Looi (M)
  • 21 J. Łabojko (M)
  • 9 A. Donnarumma (F)
  • 20 F. Ayé (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Pajač
  • 23 A. Ragusa
  • 7 N. Špalek
  • 19 A. Semprini
  • 33 L. Andrenacci
  • 3 A. Matějů
  • 32 A. Papetti
  • 25 D. Bisoli

Timeline

  1. Cittadella
    19' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Beretta · On: Marco Rosafio
  2. Cittadella
    40' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Proia · Assist: Marco Rosafio
  3. Cittadella
    44' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    D. Adorni

    Foul

  4. Cittadella
    54' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    S. Branca

    Foul

  5. Brescia
    64' Brescia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Van de Looi · On: M. Pajač
  6. Brescia
    64' Brescia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Jagiello · On: A. Ragusa
  7. Cittadella
    70' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Branca · On: M. Gargiulo
  8. Cittadella
    70' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Vita · On: N. Pavan
  9. Cittadella
    82' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Tsadjout · On: E. Baldini
  10. Cittadella
    82' Cittadella subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marco Rosafio · On: R. Ogunseye
  11. Cittadella
    86' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    D. Donnarumma

    Foul

  12. Brescia
    89' Brescia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Łabojko · On: N. Špalek

Match Stats

Stat Cittadella Brescia
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 70% 71%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 366 379
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 256 269
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Proia's goal in the 40th minute gave Cittadella the lead and a crucial advantage in the match.
  • ▸ Marco Rosafio's assist highlighted the team's effective passing game and set-up, leading to the winning goal.