Match report
Spezia Defeats Cittadella 2-0 in Serie B
Cittadella
0–2
FT
Spezia
Feb 1, 2025
Spezia secured a crucial victory over Cittadella in the latest round of Serie B action, with goals from Luca Vignali and an unfortunate own goal by L. Carissoni ensuring Spezia’s win. The match saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm as multiple substitutions and cautions indicated a tense encounter.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Cittadella 0-2 Spezia
- • Luca Vignali scored the opening goal for Spezia in the 20th minute.
- • L. Carissoni conceded an own goal for Cittadella at the 33rd minute, doubling Spezia's lead.
- • Cittadella’s F. Casolari and L. Carissoni received yellow cards.
- • Spezia made multiple substitutions including Luca Vignali off in the 46th minute.
Lineups
Cittadella
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 78 L. Maniero (G)
- 2 A. Salvi (D)
- 13 E. Capradossi (D)
- 24 L. Carissoni (D)
- 19 F. D'Alessio (M)
- 17 S. Tronchin (M)
- 5 F. Casolari (M)
- 8 F. Amatucci (M)
- 32 E. Masciangelo (M)
- 16 A. Vita (F)
- 31 O. Okwonkwo (F)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Pandolfi
- 18 A. Tessiore
- 6 E. Matino
- 21 S. Rabbi
- 45 M. Cardinali
- 20 D. Voltan
- 74 A. Sanogo
- 35 S. Piccinini
- 11 J. Desogus
- 28 A. Rizza
- 64 A. Cecchetto
Spezia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 23 L. Chichizola (G)
- 2 P. Wiśniewski (D)
- 55 P. Hristov (D)
- 37 A. Matějů (D)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 32 L. Vignali (M)
- 5 S. Esposito (M)
- 25 F. Bandinelli (M)
- 13 A. Reca (M)
- 20 G. Di Serio (F)
- 17 A. Čolak (F)
Substitutes
- 29 F. Cassata
- 11 D. Falcinelli
- 10 G. Lapadula
- 6 D. Degli Innocenti
- 77 N. Bertola
- 12 D. Mascardi
- 65 S. Giorgeschi
- 82 H. Djankpata
- 66 S. Gori
- 80 R. Kouda
- 36 P. Candelari
Timeline
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3' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardF. Casolari
Foul
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13' Spezia Card · Yellow CardF. Bandinelli
Foul
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20' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalLuca Vignali
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33' Spezia Goal · Own GoalL. Carissoni
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46' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: Luca Vignali · On: F. Cassata
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46' Cittadella subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Casolari · On: A. Tessiore
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64' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Čolak · On: Diego Falcinelli
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64' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: Giuseppe Di Serio · On: G. Lapadula
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66' Cittadella subst · Substitution 3Off: F. D'Alessio · On: Emmanuele Matino
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75' Cittadella Card · Yellow CardL. Carissoni
Dangerous play
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76' Cittadella subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Okwonkwo · On: S. Rabbi
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78' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Bandinelli · On: D. Degli Innocenti
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86' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Elia · On: Nicolò Bertola
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90'+5 Cittadella Card · Yellow CardF. Amatucci
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Cittadella | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 69% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 359 | 424 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 9 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 249 | 306 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned dramatically with Spezia's early goal by Luca Vignali at the 20-minute mark.
- ▸ Cittadella’s own goal in the 33rd minute solidified Spezia's control over the game, making it difficult for Cittadella to mount a comeback.