EXCLUSIVE – How a World Cup in 1974 led Roberto Venturato to produce a Cittadella miracle decades later
On January 10, 2025 by Jake IovineAn 11-year-old Robert Venturato curiously watched his television as West Germany faced the Netherlands in the World Cup 1974 Final. A Dutch team that featured a 27-year-old Johan Cruyff looked to win the country’s first World Cup in the team’s first final appearance. Cruyff’s influence and the Dutch’s “Total Football” during the tournament caught the
Cittadella implodes in second half collapse against Sudtirol
On March 9, 2025 by Jake IovineAs the 60th minute approached in Sunday night’s game, Sudtirol tallied zero attempts on target against Cittadella with the score remaining goalless. But in less than 20 minutes, the Granata conceded as many goals as they did in the month of February, imploding in the second half as Sudtirol netted five goals. “It’s difficult to
Cittadella’s home factor could decide relegation fate
On February 26, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella will likely have to overcome its home struggles to avoid relegation as the race for survival heats up in Serie B. As the club looks to avoid relegation for a ninth straight year, the Granata are holding a fragile lead in 14th place, one point above the relegation playout spot with eleven games remaining.
Cittadella 0-2 Modena: Poor showing leaves Granata with third straight home loss
On February 22, 2025 by Jake IovineIt’s been a similar story for Cittadella this season: limited attacking threat and leaking goals defensively. The trend continued in the Granata 0-2 defeat to Modena at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato on Saturday, giving Alessandro Dal Canto’s men their third straight home loss. Both teams entered the weekend seeking for consistency while rooted in the
Cittadella fighting for points, tries to break Modena home drought
On February 21, 2025 by Jake IovineThe last time Cittadella defeated Modena at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato, Barack Obama was still in his first U.S. presidential term, Manchester City had never won the Premier League and Cittadella head coach Alessandro Dal Canto still coached Padova. In the last five meetings in Veneto between the two teams, Modena came away victorious twice
Defensive error proves costly for Cittadella in Catanzaro defeat
On February 14, 2025 by Jake IovineOne defensive mistake was all Serie B top scorer Pietro Iemmello needed to net his 13th goal of the season. A miscommunication between Cittadella goalkeeper Luca Maniero and defender Emmanuele Matino in the second half allowed the Catanzaro captain to finish into an empty net. Catanzaro held onto the lead and defeated Cittadella on Friday
Pisa 0-1 Cittadella: Granata, Pandolfi upset promotion chasers
On February 8, 2025 by Jake IovineA famous afternoon for Cittadella in Pisa. The Granata secured a narrow 0-1 victory at the Cetliar Arena on Saturday, upsetting 2nd-placed Pisa after a 83rd minute game-winning goal from Luca Pandolfi. Pisa entered the weekend undefeated at home in league play, having not lost a Serie B match front of its home fans in
Cittadella 0-2 Spezia: First half double enough for Aquilotti win
On February 1, 2025 by Jake IovineTwo first half goals were enough for Spezia to secure a third straight victory, beating Cittadella 0-2 on Saturday afternoon. A 20th minute strike by Luca Vignali, who scored his third goal in two games, as well as an own goal by left back Lorenzo Carissoni, gave the visitors a two-goal advantage going into halftime.
Cosenza 0-1 Cittadella: Goalkeepers shine in Granata road victory
On January 25, 2025 by Jake IovineElhan Kastrati and Luca Maniero made five combined saves for Cittadella in Saturday afternoon’s road win against Cosenza. Kastrati started the match, but had to be substituted at halftime due to an injury. Maniero helped preserve the shutout as the Granata earned their fifth road win of the season in a relegation six-pointer. “Today we
Missed chances hurt Cittadella in Mantova defeat
On January 18, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella tallied 20 shots on Saturday afternoon, but failed to capitalize as Mantova defeated the Granata for the second time this season. Alessandro Dal Canto’s men missed three big chances to score throughout the game, losing for the first time at the Tombolato since Nov. 10 despite late pressure. Mantova entered the weekend as the
Cittadella vs Mantova: Another direct clash for the Granata
On January 17, 2025 by Jake IovineMATCH: Cittadella vs Mantova | Serie BKT Matchday 22 DATE: Jan. 18, 2025 | 15:00 CET (9:00 a.m. EST) VENUE: Stadio Piercesare Tombolato | Cittadella Cittadella hosts Mantova on Saturday afternoon for the first game at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato in 2025, looking to extend the club’s unbeaten streak in another relegation six-pointer. Mantova snatched