Cittadella 2-1 Lecco: Iori’s squad goes fourth after chaotic second half
On March 29, 2026 by Jake IovineA red card, a disallowed goal, a penalty awarded then overturned and a double post. The second half between Cittadella and Lecco proved to be everything but a cagey affair in the battle between third and sixth in Girone A. But it was the Granata who came out on top: Manuel Iori’s side completed the
Cittadella’s late goal trend could be shifting in its favor
On March 20, 2026 by Jake IovineConceding late goals is one of Cittadella’s kryptonite this season. But that trend could be heading in an opposite direction for Manuel Iori’s side as the team prepares for the final six games of the regular season. No team in Girone A has conceded more goals after the 75th minute than Cittadella this season, with
Debutant Perretta scores late to give short-handed Cittadella win in Lumezzane
On February 7, 2026 by Jake IovineDespite missing five defenders on Saturday, Cittadella ended its four-game winless run after defeating Lumezzane 2-1 in the final seconds at the Stadio Tullio Saleri. Diego Falcinelli opened the scoring for the Granata before Gesualdo Napolitano rifled a volley in the 89th minute to pull the hosts level. But deep into stoppage time, substitute and
Cittadella 4-1 Virtus Verona: Rabbi brace helps Granata begin 2026 in style
On January 3, 2026 by Jake IovineCittadella secured its tenth win of the season on Saturday as the Granata beat Virtus Verona 4-1 at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato. Emanuele Anastasia netted his first goal for the club just after the 20th minute mark. Simone Rabbi also scored a brace while Alessio Vita capped the game off with a free kick. The
Preview: Cittadella opens the new year against Virtus Verona
On January 1, 2026 by Jake IovineAfter a two week pause in Serie C, Cittadella returns to the field on Saturday as the Granata face struggling Virtus Verona at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato. Manuel Iori’s men finished 2025 with a 2-0 road victory against Giana Erminio to secure fourth place at the halfway mark of the season. Cittadella has lost only
Cittadella dominates second half, ends year with road victory over Giana Erminio
On December 21, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella returned to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, defeating Giana Erminio 0-2 in Gorgonzola after scoring twice in the final 20 minutes. Following a tight first half with limited chances, Andrea Cecchetto opened the scoring for the Granata by finishing a loose ball in the box. Twelve minutes later, Francesco Amatucci nodded home a cross
Quick goals in second half inspires Cittadella to comeback against Novara
On December 14, 2025 by Jake IovineTwo goals in a span of two minutes helped Cittadella rally to draw 2-2 against 10-men Novara on Sunday afternoon. After trailing 0-2 in the first half, a second yellow card issued to Omar Khailoti in the 43rd minute gave Manuel Iori’s side a numerical advantage entering halftime. Alex Redolfi and Diego Falcinelli both scored
3 things we learned from Cittadella draw with Virtus Verona
On August 26, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella began its 2025/26 Serie C campaign on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Virtus Verona. Both sides looked to get their first wins of the season following exits from the Coppa Italia Serie C the weekend prior. Mattia Gaddini thought he found the winner for Cittadella in the 84th minute, but an equalizer by
Cittadella, Virtus Verona looking to respond from cup exit in regular season opener
On August 23, 2025 by Jake IovineThe curtain raises on the 2025/26 Serie C season. Cittadella opens its regular season league campaign on Sunday afternoon as Manuel Iori’s side visits Virtus Verona. Both teams will be looking to respond following losses last weekend in the Coppa Italia Serie C to newly promoted sides. Cittadella were dismantled 2-0 in Ravenna while Virtus
Ravenna vs Cittadella: Iori begins new era in the cup
On August 16, 2025 by Jake IovineManuel Iori begins his Cittadella coaching tenure on Sunday as the Granata visit Ravenna in the first round of the Coppa Italia Serie C. Four years since retiring from professional football, Iori returns to the club where he’s made 339 appearances as a player. His first test as head coach will be newly promoted Ravenna,