Match report

Mantova Stuns Cittadella with a 2-1 Victory in Serie B

Cittadella
Cittadella
1–2
FT
Mantova
Mantova
Jan 18, 2025

Mantova stunned their local rivals, Cittadella, with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Serie B on Tuesday night. The visitors took an early lead through F. Ruocco and doubled their advantage from the penalty spot via L. Mancuso before A. Vita's consolation goal for Cittadella late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Cittadella 1–2 Mantova
  • • Goals scored by F. Ruocco (34'), L. Mancuso (52', pen), and A. Vita (59')
  • • Two yellow cards for Cittadella players N. Pavan and S. Branca within the first 20 minutes
  • • Mantova had three substitutions in the second half to manage their lead

Lineups

Cittadella

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 36 E. Kastrati (G)
  • 2 A. Salvi (D)
  • 26 N. Pavan (D)
  • 24 L. Carissoni (D)
  • 19 F. D'Alessio (M)
  • 8 F. Amatucci (M)
  • 23 S. Branca (M)
  • 17 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 32 E. Masciangelo (M)
  • 16 A. Vita (F)
  • 7 L. Pandolfi (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 E. Capradossi
  • 18 A. Tessiore
  • 31 O. Okwonkwo
  • 5 F. Casolari
  • 11 J. Desogus
  • 64 A. Cecchetto
  • 28 A. Rizza
  • 78 L. Maniero
  • 21 S. Rabbi
  • 91 M. Ravasio
  • 35 S. Piccinini
  • 20 D. Voltan

Mantova

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Festa (G)
  • 27 T. Maggioni (D)
  • 87 S. De Maio (D)
  • 29 S. Cella (D)
  • 6 C. Bani (D)
  • 21 S. Trimboli (M)
  • 8 S. Burrai (M)
  • 30 D. Bragantini (M)
  • 19 L. Mancuso (M)
  • 18 F. Ruocco (M)
  • 7 D. Mensah (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 F. Galuppini
  • 11 A. Fiori
  • 9 A. Debenedetti
  • 4 M. Solini
  • 10 D. Wieser
  • 28 M. Muroni
  • 26 S. Giordano
  • 5 A. Redolfi
  • 24 F. Artioli
  • 13 F. Brignani
  • 20 G. Fedel
  • 12 L. Sonzogni

Timeline

  1. Cittadella
    15' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pavan

    Foul

  2. Cittadella
    20' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    S. Branca

    Foul

  3. Mantova
    34' Mantova Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ruocco · Assist: D. Mensah
  4. Cittadella
    39' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Pavan · On: E. Capradossi
  5. Mantova
    52' Mantova Goal · Penalty
    L. Mancuso
  6. Cittadella
    54' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Amatucci · On: A. Tessiore
  7. Cittadella
    54' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Tronchin · On: O. Okwonkwo
  8. Cittadella
    59' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Vita · Assist: E. Masciangelo
  9. Mantova
    62' Mantova subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bragantini · On: F. Galuppini
  10. Mantova
    62' Mantova subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ruocco · On: A. Fiori
  11. Mantova
    69' Mantova subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Mensah · On: A. Debenedetti
  12. Mantova
    70' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    Stefano Cella

    Foul

  13. Cittadella
    80' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Branca · On: F. Casolari
  14. Cittadella
    80' Cittadella subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. D'Alessio · On: J. Desogus
  15. Mantova
    85' Mantova subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cristiano Bani · On: Matteo Solini
  16. Mantova
    85' Mantova subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Mancuso · On: D. Wieser
  17. Mantova
    86' Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    S. Burrai

    Foul

  18. Mantova
    90'+4 Mantova Card · Yellow Card
    S. Trimboli

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cittadella Mantova
Fouls 16 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 11
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 362 463
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 284 380
Shots Inside Box 12 3
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 8 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Ruocco's goal (34') put Mantova ahead, giving them early control of the game.
  • ▸ L. Mancuso converted a penalty at 52', providing a cushion for Mantova despite A. Vita’s late strike.