Match report

Cittadella Defeats Palermo 2-1 in Serie B Clash

Cittadella
Cittadella
2–1
FT
Palermo
Palermo
Dec 29, 2024

Cittadella held off a spirited comeback from Palermo to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in their Serie B clash. Despite early yellow cards disrupting the rhythm, Cittadella's determination shone through as they took the lead with A. Vita's goal. Palermo responded quickly but couldn't overcome the hosts' resolve, with E. Masciangelo sealing the win late in extra time.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Cittadella 2-1 Palermo
  • • A. Vita scored for Cittadella in the 44th minute.
  • • Kristoffer Lund equalized for Palermo at 55 minutes.
  • • E. Masciangelo netted the winning goal in injury time (90+1).
  • • Multiple substitutions and yellow cards affected both teams' strategies.

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)
  • 5 F. Casolari (M)
  • 17 S. Tronchin (M)
  • 32 E. Masciangelo (M)
  • 16 A. Vita (F)
  • 7 L. Pandolfi (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Desogus
  • 23 S. Branca
  • 21 S. Rabbi
  • 91 M. Ravasio
  • 20 D. Voltan
  • 10 C. Cassano
  • 22 E. Scquizzato
  • 78 L. Maniero
  • 9 A. Magrassi
  • 28 A. Rizza
  • 64 A. Cecchetto
  • 35 S. Piccinini

Palermo

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Desplanches (G)
  • 4 R. Baniya (D)
  • 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
  • 32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
  • 27 N. Pierozzi (M)
  • 8 J. Segre (M)
  • 10 F. Ranocchia (M)
  • 14 A. Vasić (M)
  • 11 R. Insigne (F)
  • 21 J. Le Douaron (F)
  • 3 K. Lund (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Brunori
  • 25 A. Buttaro
  • 6 C. Gomes
  • 26 V. Verre
  • 20 T. Henry
  • 19 S. Appuah
  • 46 S. Sirigu
  • 30 D. Šarić
  • 18 I. Nedelcearu
  • 63 F. Cutrona

Timeline

  1. Palermo
    11' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    Dimitrios Nikolaou

    Foul

  2. Cittadella
    27' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    F. Casolari

    Foul

  3. Cittadella
    32' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    A. Salvi

    Foul

  4. Cittadella
    44' Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Vita · Assist: F. D'Alessio
  5. Palermo
    46' Palermo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Insigne · On: Matteo Brunori
  6. Cittadella
    52' Cittadella Var · Card upgrade
    F. D'Alessio
  7. Cittadella
    53' Cittadella Card · Yellow Card
    F. D'Alessio

    Foul

  8. Palermo
    55' Palermo Goal · Normal Goal
    Kristoffer Lund
  9. Cittadella
    67' Cittadella subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Amatucci · On: J. Desogus
  10. Cittadella
    67' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Casolari · On: S. Branca
  11. Palermo
    72' Palermo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pierozzi · On: A. Buttaro
  12. Palermo
    72' Palermo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Vasic · On: C. Gomes
  13. Palermo
    81' Palermo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ranocchia · On: V. Verre
  14. Cittadella
    86' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Desogus · On: S. Rabbi
  15. Cittadella
    86' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Pandolfi · On: M. Ravasio
  16. Palermo
    86' Palermo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Le Douaron · On: T. Henry
  17. Palermo
    87' Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    T. Henry

    Foul

  18. Cittadella
    90'+1 Cittadella Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Masciangelo · Assist: S. Branca
  19. Palermo
    90'+4 Palermo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Buttaro

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cittadella Palermo
Fouls 17 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 74%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 346 418
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 253 308
Shots Inside Box 5 12
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Cittadella's early lead through A. Vita's goal set a strong tone, but Palermo quickly leveled with Kristoffer Lund’s effort.
  • ▸ E. Masciangelo’s injury-time winner secured the victory for Cittadella and deflated Palermo’s comeback hopes.