Match report
Alessandria Defeats Cittadella 2-1 in Serie B Clash
Cittadella
1–2
FT
Alessandria
Apr 18, 2022
In a thrilling match, Alessandria clinched a vital victory against Cittadella by scoring twice before halftime and holding off their opponents in the second half despite being reduced to ten men. S. Corazza netted both goals for Alessandria while Davide Mazzocco pulled one back late on for Cittadella.
Key Facts
- • Alessandria scored two quickfire goals by S. Corazza in the first half.
- • F. Mattiello of Alessandria was sent off after receiving a second yellow card at 34 minutes, leaving his team to play with ten men for over an hour.
- • Davide Mazzocco pulled one back for Cittadella from an assist by M. Antonucci in the 81st minute.
- • Alessandria secured the win and three crucial points in Serie B.
Lineups
Cittadella
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 36 E. Kastrati (G)
- 17 D. Donnarumma (D)
- 5 D. Del Fabro (D)
- 18 A. Mattioli (D)
- 15 D. Frare (D)
- 23 S. Branca (M)
- 16 A. Vita (M)
- 26 N. Pavan (M)
- 92 E. Baldini (F)
- 48 M. Antonucci (M)
- 21 C. Tavernelli (F)
Substitutes
- 33 I. Lores
- 11 G. Beretta
- 84 T. Cassandro
- 20 K. Laribi
- 8 D. Mazzocco
- 19 V. Ciriello
- 77 L. Maniero
- 1 F. Manfrin
- 29 V. Mastrantonio
- 6 S. Visentin
- 28 S. Thioune
- 72 A. Danzi
Alessandria
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 12 M. Pisseri (G)
- 19 G. Prestia (D)
- 11 F. Mattiello (M)
- 7 L. Parodi (D)
- 44 V. Mantovani (D)
- 25 E. Pierozzi (M)
- 6 A. Ba (M)
- 62 T. Milanese (M)
- 10 M. Marconi (F)
- 18 S. Corazza (F)
- 29 S. Palombi (F)
Substitutes
- 8 G. Lunetta
- 5 M. Gori
- 3 L. Coccolo
- 21 F. Casarini
- 17 M. Mustacchio
- 22 M. Cerofolini
- 4 R. Chiarello
- 72 A. Kolaj
- 16 D. Fabbrini
- 15 L. Ariaudo
- 23 A. Barillà
- 13 S. Benedetti
Timeline
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3' Alessandria Card · Yellow CardF. Mattiello
Simulation
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14' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardA. Vita
Foul
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26' Alessandria Goal · Normal GoalS. Corazza · Assist: E. Pierozzi
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32' Alessandria Goal · Normal GoalS. Corazza · Assist: E. Pierozzi
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34' Alessandria Card · Yellow CardF. Mattiello
Foul
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34' Alessandria Card · Red CardF. Mattiello
Foul
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44' Alessandria Card · Yellow CardS. Corazza
Foul
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46' Alessandria subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Marconi · On: G. Lunetta
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46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Tavernelli · On: G. Beretta
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46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Mattioli · On: T. Cassandro
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56' Alessandria Card · Yellow CardMatteo Pisseri
Time wasting
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59' Alessandria subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Palombi · On: M. Gori
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62' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Pavan · On: K. Laribi
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64' Alessandria subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Pierozzi · On: L. Coccolo
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65' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardDomenico Frare
Foul
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70' Alessandria subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Milanese · On: F. Casarini
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70' Alessandria subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Lunetta · On: M. Mustacchio
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74' Cittadella subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Donnarumma · On: Davide Mazzocco
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79' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardS. Branca
Foul
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81' Cittadella Goal · Normal GoalDavide Mazzocco · Assist: M. Antonucci
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90'+1 Alessandria Card · Yellow CardM. Gori
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Cittadella | Alessandria |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 59% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 492 | 266 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Accurate Passes | 384 | 158 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goals by S. Corazza at 26 and 32 minutes put Alessandria firmly in control of the match.
- ▸ Alessandria's red card and subsequent reduction to ten men marked a turning point, giving Cittadella more opportunities but they managed only one goal from Davide Mazzocco in the 81st minute.