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
Okwonkwo signs for Cittadella, makes return after three years
On January 16, 2025 by Jake IovineOrji Okwonkwo is back at Cittadella. The club officially announced the 26-year-old striker on loan from Bologna on Thursday afternoon. Okwonkwo rejoins the Granata three years since playing his last game for the club. The former Under-17 World Cup winner joined Cittadella prior to the start of the 2021/22, where he scored six goals in
Cittadella battles for draw after Cesena second half pressure
On January 12, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella earned its first draw on the road this season as the Granata held Cesena goalless at the Orogel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The result extends Cittadella’s unbeaten streak to five games, which is the most so far this season. Alessandro Dal Canto’s side picks up 11 points in the last five league games: a
Cittadella begins new year against struggling Cesena
On January 11, 2025 by Jake IovineMATCH: Cesena vs Cittadella | Serie BKT Matchday 21 DATE: Jan. 12, 2025 | 17:15 CET (11:15 a.m. EST) VENUE: Orogel Stadium | Cesena Four weeks ago, Cittadella sat bottom of Serie B after a 3-5-9 start to its season. Cesena, meanwhile, soared to fifth in the league following a seventh win of the campaign.
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
Andrea Magrassi completes move to Milan Futuro
On January 2, 2025 by Jake IovineCittadella announced the departure of forward Andrea Magrassi to Serie C side Milan Futuro on Thursday. The 31-year-old striker will join the Milan reserves on a contract until 2027. Magrassi joined Cittadella in the summer of 2022 and made 68 appearances for the club, scoring five goals and tallying two assists. The striker was involved