Match report

Venezia Defeats Cremonese 1–0 in Serie B Clash

Venezia
Venezia
1–0
FT
Cremonese
Cremonese
Jun 2, 2024

Venezia held on for a crucial 1–0 victory against Cremonese in Serie B, powered by Carsten Gytkjaer’s early goal. Despite numerous substitutions and cards that marred the game, Venezia's defense remained solid, securing three vital points.

Key Facts

  • • Venezia secured a 1-0 win over Cremonese in Serie B.
  • • Carsten Gytkjaer scored the match-winning goal for Venezia at the 24th minute, assisted by Giovanni Busio.
  • • Cremonese saw five of their players receive yellow cards during the game.
  • • Venezia made several substitutions as the match progressed to maintain control.

Lineups

Venezia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Joronen (G)
  • 4 J. Idzes (D)
  • 30 M. Svoboda (D)
  • 33 M. Šverko (D)
  • 27 A. Candela (M)
  • 6 G. Busio (M)
  • 8 T. Tessmann (M)
  • 19 B. Bjarkason (M)
  • 7 F. Zampano (M)
  • 9 C. Gytkjær (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 N. Pierini
  • 24 N. Lella
  • 15 G. Altare
  • 38 M. Kofod Andersen
  • 25 A. Dembélé
  • 12 Bruno
  • 23 M. Grandi
  • 77 M. Ellertsson
  • 21 D. Cheryshev
  • 13 M. Modolo
  • 99 M. Olivieri
  • 18 M. Jajalo

Cremonese

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 21 G. Saro (G)
  • 26 V. Antov (D)
  • 5 L. Ravanelli (D)
  • 15 M. Bianchetti (D)
  • 98 L. Zanimacchia (M)
  • 6 C. Pickel (M)
  • 19 M. Castagnetti (M)
  • 20 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 17 L. Sernicola (M)
  • 74 F. Tsadjout (F)
  • 10 C. Buonaiuto (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Collocolo
  • 90 M. Coda
  • 7 C. Falletti
  • 33 G. Quagliata
  • 9 D. Ciofani
  • 22 A. Jungdal
  • 32 G. Abrego
  • 44 L. Lochoshvili
  • 13 A. Tuia
  • 18 P. Ghiglione
  • 4 L. Marrone
  • 37 Ž. Majer

Timeline

  1. Venezia
    24' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gytkjaer · Assist: G. Busio
  2. Cremonese
    28' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    F. Vazquez

    Argument

  3. Cremonese
    46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Buonaiuto · On: Michele Collocolo
  4. Cremonese
    46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Vazquez · On: M. Coda
  5. Venezia
    56' Venezia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Gytkjaer · On: N. Pierini
  6. Venezia
    58' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Idzes

    Foul

  7. Venezia
    59' Venezia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Busio · On: N. Lella
  8. Venezia
    71' Venezia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Candela

    Foul

  9. Cremonese
    71' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Zanimacchia · On: César Falletti
  10. Cremonese
    79' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sernicola

    Foul

  11. Venezia
    80' Venezia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sverko · On: G. Altare
  12. Venezia
    80' Venezia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Bjarkason · On: M. Kofod Andersen
  13. Venezia
    80' Venezia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Candela · On: A. Dembele
  14. Cremonese
    84' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pickel

    Argument

  15. Cremonese
    86' Cremonese Card · Yellow Card
    Luca Ravanelli

    Argument

  16. Cremonese
    86' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Sernicola · On: G. Quagliata
  17. Cremonese
    86' Cremonese subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Antov · On: D. Ciofani

Match Stats

Stat Venezia Cremonese
Fouls 16 17
Pass Accuracy 72% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 16
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 302 536
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 217 451
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 7 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carsten Gytkjaer’s goal in the 24th minute set Venezia on course for a vital win, establishing an early lead that Cremonese struggled to overturn.
  • ▸ Venezia's defensive resilience was key as they weathered Cremonese's pressure and maintained their narrow advantage throughout the match.