14 August 2021 at 16:00

21
Full Time
Referee: A. Di Martino

Match Summary

Cittadella defeated Monza 2:1. The match was played in Coppa Italia 2021. Goals were scored by O. Okwonkwo 8′, Carlos Augusto 26′, Mamadou Tounkara 40′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Cittadella had 40% possession while Monza held 60%. Cittadella had 8 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Monza. Cittadella made 5 substitutions, Monza made 5. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Mamadou Tounkara 79′), Goal confirmed (Mamadou Tounkara 79′).

Match Events

Key match events between Cittadella and Monza — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Cittadella
Monza
Kick Off
O. Okwonkwo

assist: D. Adorni

8′
18′Giuseppe Bellusci
26′
Carlos Augusto

assist: Pedro Pereira

O. OkwonkwoMamadou Tounkara
28′
Mamadou Tounkara

assist: M. Antonucci

40′
Half Time
46′
José MachínP. Ciurria
64′
A. BarillàA. Colpani
M. AntonucciC. D'Urso
65′
A. DanziM. Gargiulo
65′
65′
M. SampirisiG. Paletta
Goal confirmed79′
VAR
VAR
79′Goal confirmed
Amedeo Benedetti80′
A. VitaC. Tavernelli
82′
82′
M. ScozzarellaM. D'Alessandro
A. BenedettiD. Donnarumma
83′
84′Luca Caldirola
86′
Pedro PereiraG. Donati
Mamadou Tounkara90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Cittadella had 40% possession against Monza's 60%. Cittadella registered 8 shots (5 on target) while Monza managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 16–22.

5Shots on Goal2
2Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots10
1Blocked Shots4
6Shots insidebox8
2Shots outsidebox2
16Fouls22
2Corner Kicks6
6Offsides3
40%Ball Possession60%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
301Total passes455
224Passes accurate366
74%Passes %80%

Lineups

Cittadella lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under E. Gorini, while Monza deployed a 3-5-2 under G. Stroppa.

Defensive Solidity

Cittadella deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Monza's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cittadella field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Monza's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cittadella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Monza averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Cittadella4-3-1-23-5-2Monza
GKDEFMIDFWD
36Kastrati3Benedet.5Adorni15Frare84Cassand.23Branca16Vita72Danzi92Baldini22Okwonkwo48Antonuc.16Gregorio6Bellusci5Caldiro.31Sampiri.13Pereira30Augusto17Barillà23Scozzar.7Machín33Brescia.9Gytkjær

Substitutes

Coach: E. Gorini

Substitutes

Coach: G. Stroppa

CittadellaPosition StrengthMonza
Cittadella4-3-1-2
36GoalkeeperE. Kastrati
3DefenderA. Benedetti
5DefenderD. Adorni
15DefenderD. Frare
84DefenderT. Cassandro
23MidfielderS. Branca
16MidfielderA. Vita
72MidfielderA. Danzi
92MidfielderE. Baldini
22ForwardO. Okwonkwo
48ForwardM. Antonucci
Monza3-5-2
16GoalkeeperM. Di Gregorio
6DefenderG. Bellusci
5DefenderL. Caldirola
31DefenderM. Sampirisi
13MidfielderPedro Pereira
30MidfielderCarlos Augusto
17MidfielderA. Barillà
23MidfielderM. Scozzarella
33MidfielderM. Brescianini
7ForwardJosé Machín
9ForwardC. Gytkjær

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Cittadella have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Monza show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Cittadella

WLLWLW

Monza

WWDDDW

Cittadella vs Monza Head to Head Results

Cittadella and Monza have met 6 times — Cittadella won 1, Monza won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Monza leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (5 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Monza are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–2 in 2022.

1

Cittadella

1

Drawn

4

Monza

Goals: 5Goals: 7

Recent Meetings (6)

5 Mar 2022Cittadella1 – 2Monza
23 Oct 2021Monza1 – 0Cittadella
20 May 2021Monza2 – 0Cittadella
17 May 2021Cittadella3 – 0Monza
27 Feb 2021Monza0 – 0Cittadella
31 Oct 2020Cittadella1 – 2Monza
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026