Match report

Perugia Defeats Cittadella 2-0 in Serie B Clash

Cittadella
Cittadella
0–2
FT
Perugia
Perugia
Mar 18, 2023

Perugia stunned Cittadella with a swift two-goal attack in the first half to secure a significant 2-0 victory in their Serie B encounter on Saturday, March 18th. S. Di Carmine and T. Casasola were instrumental for Perugia as they capitalized on early setbacks faced by both teams.

Key Facts

  • • Perugia defeated Cittadella with a score of 2-0.
  • • S. Di Carmine scored the first goal at minute 51, assisted by Ryder Matos.
  • • T. Casasola netted the second goal at minute 53, set up by F. Lisi.
  • • Perugia received three yellow cards during the match: T. Casasola (9'), Gregorio Luperini (26'), and P. Bartolomei (80').
  • • Cittadella had two yellow cards issued: Domenico Frare (19') and A. Salvi (45').

Lineups

Cittadella

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 36 E. Kastrati (G)
  • 14 A. Salvi (D)
  • 2 R. Perticone (D)
  • 15 D. Frare (D)
  • 98 F. Giraudo (D)
  • 20 G. Carriero (M)
  • 26 N. Pavan (M)
  • 29 V. Mastrantonio (M)
  • 21 G. Crociata (M)
  • 32 T. Maistrello (F)
  • 10 M. Antonucci (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 G. Felicioli
  • 90 Raúl Asencio
  • 7 Carlos Embaló
  • 30 I. Lores
  • 70 G. Ambrosino
  • 5 D. Del Fabro
  • 72 A. Danzi
  • 17 D. Donnarumma
  • 18 A. Mattioli
  • 19 V. Ciriello
  • 77 L. Maniero

Perugia

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Gori (G)
  • 97 F. Sgarbi (D)
  • 5 G. Angella (D)
  • 90 A. Struna (D)
  • 24 T. Casasola (M)
  • 82 L. Capezzi (M)
  • 25 S. Santoro (M)
  • 23 F. Lisi (M)
  • 13 G. Luperini (F)
  • 18 S. Di Carmine (F)
  • 10 Ryder Matos (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Di Serio
  • 17 Y. Paz
  • 4 E. Iannoni
  • 16 P. Bartolomei
  • 14 E. Ekong
  • 3 D. Cancellieri
  • 7 M. Vulić
  • 28 C. Kouan
  • 81 A. Abibi
  • 6 S. Vulikić
  • 12 J. Furlan
  • 49 L. Baldi

Timeline

  1. Perugia
    9' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    T. Casasola

    Handball

  2. Perugia
    14' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Lisi

    Foul

  3. Cittadella
    19' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    Domenico Frare

    Foul

  4. Perugia
    26' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    Gregorio Luperini

    Foul

  5. Cittadella
    45' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    A. Salvi

    Foul

  6. Perugia
    51' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Di Carmine · Assist: Ryder Matos
  7. Perugia
    53' Perugia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Casasola · Assist: F. Lisi
  8. Perugia
    64' Perugia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ryder Matos · On: Giuseppe Di Serio
  9. Cittadella
    64' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Carriero · On: Raúl Asencio
  10. Perugia
    65' Perugia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Lisi · On: Y. Paz
  11. Cittadella
    75' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Antonucci · On: Carlos Embalo
  12. Perugia
    78' Perugia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gregorio Luperini · On: E. Iannoni
  13. Perugia
    79' Perugia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Santoro · On: P. Bartolomei
  14. Perugia
    80' Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bartolomei

    Foul

  15. Cittadella
    87' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Pavan · On: I. Lores
  16. Perugia
    87' Perugia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Di Carmine · On: E. Ekong
  17. Perugia
    90'+1 Perugia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Capezzi

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cittadella Perugia
Fouls 15 23
Pass Accuracy 75% 53%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 424 273
Yellow Cards 2 5
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 316 145
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Perugia's quick goals by S. Di Carmine and T. Casasola within two minutes in the first half shifted momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ Substitutions made by both teams did not alter the course of the game, as Perugia maintained control with a solid defensive stance.