Match report
Cittadella Defeats Reggina 3-2 in Thrilling Serie B Clash
Cittadella
3–2
FT
Reggina
Feb 18, 2023
Cittadella secured a thrilling comeback victory against Reggina in the latest Serie B encounter. The hosts found themselves trailing 2-0 within the first half-hour, but a red card to G. Fabbian and three second-half goals from G. Crociata and G. Carriero turned the match in their favor.
Key Facts
- • Cittadella: 3 Goals (G. Crociata - 2, G. Carriero)
- • Reggina: 2 Goals (G. Fabbian, Hernani)
- • Red Card: Reggina's G. Fabbian
- • Match Result: Cittadella 3-2 Reggina
Lineups
Cittadella
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 36 E. Kastrati (G)
- 18 A. Mattioli (D)
- 26 N. Pavan (D)
- 15 D. Frare (D)
- 98 F. Giraudo (D)
- 16 A. Vita (M)
- 23 S. Branca (M)
- 29 V. Mastrantonio (M)
- 21 G. Crociata (M)
- 10 M. Antonucci (F)
- 32 T. Maistrello (F)
Substitutes
- 70 G. Ambrosino
- 99 A. Magrassi
- 20 G. Carriero
- 90 Raúl Asencio
- 1 F. Manfrin
- 7 Carlos Embaló
- 77 L. Maniero
- 17 D. Donnarumma
- 19 V. Ciriello
- 3 G. Felicioli
Reggina
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 N. Contini (G)
- 27 N. Pierozzi (D)
- 3 T. Cionek (D)
- 24 E. Terranova (D)
- 17 G. Di Chiara (D)
- 14 G. Fabbian (M)
- 37 Ž. Majer (M)
- 20 Hernani (M)
- 31 L. Canotto (M)
- 99 R. Rivas (M)
- 7 J. Ménez (F)
Substitutes
- 8 L. Crisetig
- 94 D. Liotti
- 9 G. Gori
- 6 G. Loiacono
- 25 A. Lombardi
- 11 E. Cicerelli
- 12 T. Aglietti
- 22 S. Colombi
- 38 W. Bondo
- 19 D. Strelec
Timeline
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?' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardLuca ManieroUnallowed field entering
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6' Reggina Card · Yellow CardZ. MajerFoul
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9' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardS. BrancaFoul
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20' Reggina Goal · Normal GoalG. Fabbian · Assist: Z. Majer -
26' Reggina Goal · Normal GoalHernani · Assist: J. Ménez -
38' Reggina Card · Yellow CardG. FabbianArgument
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45' Reggina Card · Yellow CardG. FabbianFoul
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45' Reggina Card · Red CardG. FabbianFoul
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46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Mattioli · On: G. Ambrosino -
46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Mastrantonio · On: A. Magrassi -
46' Cittadella Goal · Normal GoalG. Crociata -
55' Reggina subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Majer · On: L. Crisetig -
55' Reggina subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Canotto · On: Daniele Liotti -
56' Reggina subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ménez · On: G. Gori -
57' Reggina Card · Yellow CardL. CrisetigFoul
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59' Reggina subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Rivas · On: Giuseppe Loiacono -
63' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Branca · On: G. Carriero -
63' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Maistrello · On: Raúl Asencio -
66' Reggina Card · Yellow CardT. CionekFoul
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67' Cittadella Goal · Normal GoalG. Crociata -
72' Reggina subst · Substitution 5Off: Hernani · On: A. Lombardi -
86' Cittadella Goal · Normal GoalG. Carriero · Assist: G. Crociata -
88' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardG. Carriero
Match Stats
| Stat | Cittadella | Reggina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 64% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 8 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 500 | 275 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 382 | 175 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came in the 45th minute when G. Fabbian received a red card, giving Cittadella an extra player advantage.
- ▸ Cittadella scored three goals in the second half to overturn Reggina's early two-goal lead and secure a remarkable victory.