Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Cittadella 11th with 52 points, Alessandria 18th with 34, 18 apart. Alessandria had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 7th in the league over the last five rounds against 18th overall. Against a league average of 1.24 goals per team per game, Cittadella ran at 1 scored and 0.95 conceded, Alessandria at 0.97 and 1.55.
The venue was Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, with room for 7,623 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Alessandria led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Cittadella: Davide Mazzocco (81') · Alessandria: S. Corazza (26'), S. Corazza (32')
Key stats
Possession: Cittadella 61% · Alessandria 39% · Total shots: 15-13 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 3-3