Esposito brothers and Spezia pile more misery on Cittadella
On December 8, 2024 by Jake IovineIt’s another record defeat for Cittadella. Weeks after a historic 6-1 loss against Sassuolo, which led to the firing of Edoardo Gorini, the Granata suffered their joint biggest loss in professional club history after a 5-0 thrashing against Spezia on Sunday afternoon. Francesco Pio Esposito opened the scoring in the 35th minute, while his older
Spezia vs Cittadella: Mission improbable for the Granata?
On December 7, 2024 by Jake IovineMATCH: Spezia vs Cittadella – Serie BKT Matchday 16 DATE: Dec. 8, 2024 – 15:00 CET (9:00am EST) VENUE: Stadio Alberto Picco – La Spezia One year ago, Cittadella and Spezia faced each other on Matchday 18 of the 2023/24 Serie B season. Four goals at the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato lifted the Granata to their
Cittadella earns draw against Juve Stabia after first half frenzy
On November 30, 2024 by Jake IovineFor the second time this season, and only for the second time since April, Cittadella scores two goals in a match after finding the net twice on Saturday. Two goals in the first half from the Granata illuminated the Stadio Piercesare Tombolato, where Alessandro Dal Canto’s men were looking for their first home victory since
Capradossi joins Cittadella, seeks to improve club’s defensive problems
On November 25, 2024 by Jake IovineDefender Elio Capradossi was officially unveiled as a Cittadella player on Monday, signing as a free agent. The 28-year-old defender joins the Granata in hopes of turning around the club’s defensive struggles. Cittadella has conceded 22 goals in 14 games this season, including five given up in the last two matches. Capradossi, born in Uganda,
Cittadella comeback falls short in Bari, remains in relegation zone
On November 24, 2024 by Jake IovineFor majority of the second half, a sense of anxiety rung around the Stadio San Nicola as Cittadella pushed for an equalizing goal. Two quick goals after halftime saw the Granata pull within one score of Bari, and pushed for a last-gasp draw. Alessandro Dal Canto’s men entered halftime down three goals, but pulled within
Bari vs Cittadella: Granata without key players in Puglia
On November 23, 2024 by Jake IovineMATCH: Bari vs Cittadella – Serie BKT Matchday 14 DATE: Nov. 24, 2024 – 15:00 CET (9:00 a.m. EST) VENUE: Stadio San Nicola – Bari Cittadella will be without a number of key players as the Granata travel to Bari for Matchday 14 at the Stadio San Nicola. Head coach Alessandro Dal Canto confirmed in
Bari poses difficult challenge for Cittadella in recent times
On November 21, 2024 by Jake IovineWinning against Bari in 90 minutes has posed a difficult task for Cittadella in recent years, both at home and on the road. Cittadella’s win percentage against Bari is the third lowest against any current Serie B team, winning 14.3% of games all-time against the Puglian side. The Granata are 3-9-9 all-time against Bari, with
Cittadella’s offensive struggle can be seen in expected goals tally
On November 14, 2024 by Jake IovineScoring has been hard to come by for Cittadella this season, and its expected goals tally reflects the team’s struggles. The Granata are bottom of Serie B in goals scored, netting seven goals (excluding 8/27 forfeited loss) in 13 league games. Alessandro Dal Canto’s side sits 19th in the league with 12 points as Serie
Cittadella 0-2 Cesena: Granata sit penultimate entering break
On November 10, 2024 by Jake IovineCittadella enters the November international break in penultimate place in Serie B after the club’s seventh defeat of the season on Sunday against Cesena. The Granata were fresh from a big three points in Palermo last weekend, with Alessandro Dal Canto’s side hoping to get a home win for the first time in 302 days.
Cittadella vs Cesena: Dal Canto awaits a ‘different’ match against Mignani’s Cesena
On November 9, 2024 by Jake IovineMATCH: Cittadella vs Cesena | Serie BKT Matchday 13 DATE: Nov. 10, 2024 | 15:00 CET (9:00am EST) VENUE: Stadio Piercesare Tombolato | Cittadella Cittadella head coach Alessandro Dal Canto expects a different kind game against Cesena compared to the Granata‘s previous two matches last week. “Cesena is doing well, their coach is a guy