Welcome to the match between Novara Calcio and C I T T A D I N I

1'

Gino Naggia blocked Dmytro Marchuk in a good, clean tackle before Dmytro Marchuk attempted to deliver the ball.

2'

Mauro Battista was outpaced by Saša Žďárský.

Saša Žďárský played a wonderful ball for Dmytro Marchuk , the ball was picked up by Dmytro Marchuk before Alfonso Franceschini could cut it out.

From a tight angle, Dmytro Marchuk still managed to get a shot in but Glauco Marconi threw himself in front of the shot.

3'

Saša Žďárský fed the ball forward to Roan Neville, Roan Neville picked up on the ball before Mauro Battista could reach it.

Roan Neville strayed fractionally offside.

4'

Xueqin Zhu moved the ball forward for Darijus Danilevičius , the ball was picked up by Darijus Danilevičius before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Darijus Danilevičius played a pinpoint pass to Saša Žďárský, Saša Žďárský trapped the ball nicely before Alfonso Franceschini could reach it.

Saša Žďárský passed the ball to Pavol Balko, the ball was picked up by Pavol Balko before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Pavol Balko tried an optimistic effort at goal but Glauco Marconi made the clearance.

5'

Sadun Zamani attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Mauro Battista.

6'

Sadun Zamani tried to dart past Mauro Battista but it failed.

7'

Dmytro Marchuk struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Lazzaro Grosso failed to charge down the shot.

Dmytro Marchuk 's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

8'

Alfonso Franceschini tried to dart past Bogatin Karanfilovski but Bogatin Karanfilovski denied.

9'

Saša Žďárský tried to sprint past Mauro Battista but Saša Žďárský lost the ball to Mauro Battista.

10'

Saša Žďárský played a wonderful ball for Xueqin Zhu, the ball was picked up by Xueqin Zhu before Alfonso Franceschini could cut it out.

Xueqin Zhu dribbled past Mauro Battista.

Xueqin Zhu delivered the ball to Patrizio Rom, Patrizio Rom picked up on the ball before Aldo Martinello could cut it out.

Patrizio Rom evaded the challenge of Glauco Marconi and shot.

Ottavio Boveri managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

11'

Alfonso Franceschini tried to take the ball past Xueqin Zhu but Xueqin Zhu succesfully won the ball from Alfonso Franceschini.

12'

Saša Žďárský had the pace to beat Mauro Battista.

Saša Žďárský passed the ball perfectly to Bogatin Karanfilovski, Alfonso Franceschini couldn't cut it.

Chipped goalwards by Bogatin Karanfilovski but the shot cannoned off Aldo Martinello.

13'

Saša Žďárský took the corner.

Aldo Martinello climbed above Sadun Zamani, then headed clear the danger.

14'

Saša Žďárský's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

16'

Yellow card shown to Patrizio Rom.

Saša Žďárský fed the ball forward to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu took it in his stride before Alfonso Franceschini could intercept.

Xueqin Zhu broke the offside trap and was clean through on goal.

Xueqin Zhu passed along the floor for Patrizio Rom to pick it up, couldn't cut out the pass.

Patrizio Rom had a crack at goal but Aldo Martinello threw himself in front of the shot.

17'

Roan Neville unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Battista Lavecchia wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Ottavio Boveri managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

18'

Battista Lavecchia tried to take the ball past Pavol Balko but Battista Lavecchia lost the ball to Pavol Balko.

19'

Saša Žďárský tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Mauro Battista blocked it.

22'

Xueqin Zhu jinked past Battista Lavecchia.

Xueqin Zhu directed the ball to Patrizio Rom, Patrizio Rom picked up on the ball before Mauro Battista could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Glauco Marconi before Patrizio Rom attempted to fire off a shot.

23'

Lazzaro Grosso executed a block tackle on Saša Žďárský before Saša Žďárský tried to pass the ball.

24'

Saša Žďárský faked a shot before cutting Mauro Battista in a different direction.

Pass by Saša Žďárský to Xueqin Zhu, the ball was picked up by Xueqin Zhu before Alfonso Franceschini could intercept.

Xueqin Zhu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Mauro Battista made it first to the ball and intercepted.

25'

Seby Lioy attempted to feed the high ball but Dmytro Marchuk closed in and intercepted the ball.

26'

Seby Lioy hit a speculative long-range shot. Dmytro Marchuk didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Seby Lioy couldn't get it on target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

27'

Roan Neville made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Mauro Battista.

28'

Pavol Balko tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alfonso Franceschini.

29'

Saša Žďárský used his skill to go past Mauro Battista.

Patrizio Rom received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Saša Žďárský, Alfonso Franceschini failed to intercept the pass.

Patrizio Rom found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Glauco Marconi couldn't reach it.

Patrizio Rom's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

30'

C I T T A D I N I changed their tactics.

Patrizio Rom applauded the fans and was replaced by Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit.

31'

Xueqin Zhu tried to get past Mauro Battista but Mauro Battista dispossessed Xueqin Zhu.

32'

Saša Žďárský passed the ball to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu latched onto the ball before Alfonso Franceschini could intercept.

Xueqin Zhu directed the ball past Mauro Battista to Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit.

Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Glauco Marconi approached too late to block it.

Ottavio Boveri shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit scored a great goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Novara Calcio 0 - 1 C I T T A D I N I

33'

Xueqin Zhu played it past Mauro Battista.

Xueqin Zhu went by the challenge of Alfonso Franceschini.

Pass by Xueqin Zhu to Bogatin Karanfilovski, Bogatin Karanfilovski latched onto the ball before Glauco Marconi could cut it out.

Bogatin Karanfilovski made a good pass to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu took it in his stride before Aldo Martinello could intercept.

Xueqin Zhu found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Glauco Marconi approached too late to block it.

Ottavio Boveri turned the ball behind.

34'

Saša Žďárský lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Aaron Danino got above Glauco Marconi to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Despite the angle, Pavol Balko flicked it goalwards but Aldo Martinello cleared the ball.

35'

Lazzaro Grosso block tackled Roan Neville before Roan Neville could pass the ball.

36'

Xueqin Zhu played a lovely ball for Dmytro Marchuk , Dmytro Marchuk latched onto the ball before Mauro Battista could reach it.

Dmytro Marchuk tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Alfonso Franceschini intercepted the pass.

37'

Roan Neville played a high ball looking for Darijus Danilevičius to run onto it, Darijus Danilevičius took an excellent first touch before Alfonso Franceschini could cut it out.

Darijus Danilevičius sprung the offside trap.

Darijus Danilevičius dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Darijus Danilevičius was clean through with just Ottavio Boveri to beat and chipped the ball past the keeper. That was a truly unstoppable shot by Darijus Danilevičius . GOAL!!!

Novara Calcio 0 - 2 C I T T A D I N I

38'

Xueqin Zhu directed the ball nicely to Saša Žďárský, Saša Žďárský picked up on the ball before Mauro Battista could cut it out.

Saša Žďárský strayed fractionally offside.

39'

Saša Žďárský tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Mauro Battista.

40'

Saša Žďárský stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Aaron Danino headed it to the goal but Aldo Martinello headed the ball to safety.

41'

Xueqin Zhu played the ball to Saša Žďárský's feet, Saša Žďárský took possession of the ball before Mauro Battista could cut it out.

Saša Žďárský passed the ball perfectly to Xueqin Zhu, Alfonso Franceschini failed to reach the ball.

Xueqin Zhu moved the ball forward for Darijus Danilevičius , Darijus Danilevičius picked up on the ball before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Darijus Danilevičius tried an audacious shot on goal but Glauco Marconi cleared the ball to safety.

42'

Bogatin Karanfilovski directed the ball nicely to Dmytro Marchuk , Dmytro Marchuk took it in his stride before Gino Naggia could intercept.

Dmytro Marchuk was caught offside.

43'

Saša Žďárský made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Porfirio Nicolai .

44'

Darijus Danilevičius dribbled past Battista Lavecchia.

Darijus Danilevičius made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mauro Battista intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

45'

Saša Žďárský flighted in the freekick. But Saša Žďárský put it wide.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Novara Calcio were unfortunate to go in behind.Novara Calcio maintained 31% of possession and 69% for C I T T A D I N I . -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Seby Lioy tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Dmytro Marchuk got himself between the ball and goal.

47'

Seby Lioy tried to dribble past Dmytro Marchuk but Dmytro Marchuk took the ball away from Seby Lioy.

48'

Saša Žďárský hit the ball forward to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu latched onto the ball before Mauro Battista could cut it out.

Xueqin Zhu laid it forward to Darijus Danilevičius , Alfonso Franceschini couldn't reach it.

Darijus Danilevičius struck the ball with fury but Glauco Marconi cleared the ball.

49'

Sadun Zamani moved the ball forward for Saša Žďárský, Saša Žďárský took it in his stride before Mauro Battista could reach it.

Saša Žďárský played a pinpoint pass to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu took possession of the ball before Alfonso Franceschini could cut it out.

Xueqin Zhu made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Mauro Battista.

50'

Saša Žďárský passed the ball to Bogatin Karanfilovski, Mauro Battista failed to reach the ball.

Bogatin Karanfilovski played a great ball for Darijus Danilevičius , Darijus Danilevičius took it in his stride before Alfonso Franceschini could reach it.

Darijus Danilevičius made space for himself and fired in a shot at goal. Glauco Marconi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Ottavio Boveri tipped the ball round the post.

51'

Saša Žďárský played a great ball for Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit, Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit picked up on the ball before Seby Lioy could cut it out.

Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit made a pass to Aaron Danino, Aaron Danino took it in his stride before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Aaron Danino dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Aaron Danino got into a one on one situation with Ottavio Boveri and struck it low but it was a poor effort. He was lacking match sharpness.

52'

Saša Žďárský made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Mauro Battista.

53'

Saša Žďárský passed along the floor for Bogatin Karanfilovski to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Bogatin Karanfilovski before Mauro Battista could reach it.

Bogatin Karanfilovski passed the ball perfectly to Saša Žďárský, Alfonso Franceschini stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Saša Žďárský tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Mauro Battista.

54'

Porfirio Nicolai sent over the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

56'

Poor corner kick delivered by Saša Žďárský that went straight to the opposition.

57'

Saša Žďárský hit the ball forward to Xueqin Zhu, Xueqin Zhu took it in his stride before Mauro Battista could cut it out.

Pavol Balko picked up Xueqin Zhu's excellent ball, Alfonso Franceschini tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Pavol Balko tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mauro Battista.

58'

Saša Žďárský made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Mauro Battista.

60'

Novara Calcio changed their tactics.

Alberto Giupponi shook the hand of Aaron Danino, who came off.

Wicha Bunkum on for Pavol Balko.

C I T T A D I N I changed their tactics.

Saša Žďárský attempted to lift the ball forward but Mauro Battista made it first to the ball and intercepted.

63'

Saša Žďárský gave the corner straight to the opposition.

64'

Xueqin Zhu picked up Saša Žďárský's superb pass, Alfonso Franceschini tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Xueqin Zhu laid it forward to Sadun Zamani, Sadun Zamani trapped the ball nicely before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Sadun Zamani found a gap and had an effort at goal. Aldo Martinello wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Ottavio Boveri did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

65'

Alfonso Franceschini tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Bogatin Karanfilovski.

66'

Roan Neville tried to skip past Lazzaro Grosso but Lazzaro Grosso dispossessed Roan Neville.

69'

Saša Žďárský tried to play a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Mauro Battista.

70'

Novara Calcio tried a tactical change.

Lazzaro Grosso tried to feed the high ball but Wicha Bunkum read the game well to intercept the ball.

71'

Roan Neville attempted to feed the high ball but Battista Lavecchia intercepted but couldn't control.

72'

Saša Žďárský hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Mauro Battista.

73'

The freekick was quickly taken by Saša Žďárský. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

74'

Darijus Danilevičius made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Mauro Battista.

75'

Alberto Giupponi looked destined to score from long range but he was denied space by Lazzaro Grosso.

76'

Alfonso Franceschini tried to sprint past Bogatin Karanfilovski but Alfonso Franceschini lost the ball to Bogatin Karanfilovski's block tackle.

77'

Darijus Danilevičius made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Battista Lavecchia.

78'

Roan Neville tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lazzaro Grosso.

79'

Porfirio Nicolai fired in the freekick into the back of the net. Kosta Stoychev did his best yet he couldn't reach it. ... GOAL!!!

Novara Calcio 1 - 2 C I T T A D I N I

80'

Novara Calcio changed their tactics.

Sadun Zamani hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Glauco Marconi failed to block the shot.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

82'

Roan Neville made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Lazzaro Grosso.

87'

Saša Žďárský lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Alberto Giupponi won the ball in the air from Aldo Martinello, then headed the ball upfield.

Sadun Zamani was able to make space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Glauco Marconi approached too late to block it.

Ottavio Boveri tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Sadun Zamani !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Novara Calcio 1 - 3 C I T T A D I N I

88'

Seby Lioy tried to sprint past Dmytro Marchuk but Dmytro Marchuk block tackled Seby Lioy.

89'

Saša Žďárský hit the ball from long range. Mauro Battista failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

90'

Battista Lavecchia floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Saša Žďárský got to the ball ahead of Simeone Testa, then headed clear the danger.

91'

Saša Žďárský made a good pass to Xueqin Zhu, the ball was picked up by Xueqin Zhu before Mauro Battista could intercept.

Darijus Danilevičius received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Xueqin Zhu, Alfonso Franceschini couldn't cut it.

Darijus Danilevičius shot with an overhead kick. Glauco Marconi couldn't reach it.

But Darijus Danilevičius didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

92'

Roan Neville took the ball confidently past Lazzaro Grosso.

Roan Neville delivered a float cross, Battista Lavecchia couldn't cut it.

Aldo Martinello got above Wicha Bunkum to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

93'

Corner taken by Saša Žďárský.

Xueqin Zhu got to the ball ahead of Glauco Marconi, then headed the ball forward.

Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit made space for himself and hit it high and hard towards goal. Aldo Martinello failed to block the shot.

But Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a terrible miss.

94'

Alberto Giupponi hit a lovely long ball forward,Aldo Martinello missed his interception.

Offside as Jorawat Pakdeedumrongrit moved too soon.

95'

Saša Žďárský made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Mauro Battista intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

End Match Novara Calcio 1 - 3 C I T T A D I N I