Cittadella Snatch Late Victory Over Triestina in Thrilling Serie C Clash

Triestina suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Cittadella, falling 3-2 in a match that went down to the wire. The game, played at the Nereo Rocco stadium in Trieste, saw a flurry of late goals, with Cittadella securing the win in the sixth minute of added time.

Early Cittadella Pressure

Cittadella drew first blood in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a fortunate play from a throw-in. The goal came from Falcinelli, described as a bomber of razza (a natural goalscorer), who found the back of the net.

VAR Intervention and Missed Chances

Triestina faced a setback in the 26th minute when a goal by Rabbi was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Before halftime, Saro, Cittadella’s goalkeeper, made a crucial save to maintain their lead.

Second-Half Drama

The second half was filled with action. Rabbi hit the post early on and Triestina responded with a goal from Faggioli in the 61st minute, leveling the score. However, Cittadella quickly regained the lead through Anastasia.

Late Equalizer and Heartbreak

Triestina showed resilience, equalizing again in the 91st minute with a goal from Vertainen. Just when it seemed the match would finish in a draw, Cittadella struck in the 96th minute with a goal from Rabbi, securing a dramatic victory.

Key Performances

• Matosevic (Triestina): Could do little to prevent Cittadella’s goals.
• Ascione (Triestina): Was a constant threat to the Cittadella defense and provided an assist.
• Faggioli (Triestina): Scored a crucial goal for Triestina.
• Rabbi (Cittadella): Scored the winning goal and had a goal disallowed earlier in the match.

Looking Ahead

This result marks a significant win for Cittadella and a tough loss for Triestina, who despite showing fight, were unable to secure a positive result. The match highlighted the unpredictable nature of Serie C football.

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