Beat the Cittadella, in the second round the opponent will be Sassuolo
Cagliari won. This is already news considering that it hadn’t happened since October 17 (3-1 at Sampdoria). The rossoblù win the round of 16 of the Italian Cup (they will challenge Sassuolo on the road) overcoming the Cittadella, a Serie B formation that came from seven positive results in a row. Deiola, Ceter and Pereiro the authors of the three goals that decided the match. It was not a good match, but it should be emphasized that Mazzarri made use of a large turnover, giving space to players who had practically never seen each other until now. The technician wanted to have some answers and he had some indications. For better or for worse. An injection of confidence after the fool with Inter on Sunday. Winning is important, it helps a lot and the rossoblùs need it right now. The match against Udinese awaits them on Saturday and on that occasion bringing home the three points will be essential to adjust the ranking. From tomorrow our thoughts will turn to the Friulians, not very malleable opponents, who on Tuesday passed the round at the expense of Crotone. But what Cioffi will present at Unipol Domus will be a completely different formation.
Revolution. Mazzarri leaves on the field only Carboni and Deiola of the players deployed at the “Meazza”. Space for those who have played very little so far and also for two Primavera players like Obert and Kourfalidis. Cagliari sides with 3-5-2. In attack there is room for the Pereiro-Ceter duo. An opportunity to be exploited for both, as well as for Oliva (it could be sold in January) and Altare. The Cittadella changes little and puts on a tried and tested 4-3-1-2.
One two. The start is favorable to the Venetians who have control of the game and in 13 ‘they win four shots from the flag. The high pressure of the opponents creates some difficulties for the rossoblù in the construction of the maneuver. Pereiro often comes to meet him and opens gaps for insertions from behind, especially from Deiola who unlocks the lead on a cross from Zappa. And he also enters into the action of the second goal: volley beaten badly by the goalkeeper, with Ceter ready to repeat on the net. The Cittadella does not stand by and occasionally shows up near Radunovic, called into question only a couple of times but good at being ready.
On velvet. In the second half Cagliari starts with a different attitude to avoid surprises. The rossoblùs play loose, even if the dribble errors are different. Yesterday, compared to other times, the team went deeper. The Uruguayan Pereiro, the first goal of the season for a player from whom much more was expected and also with the Cittadella, goals aside, he did not shine with the Citadel to close the account.
Pinwheel. So many changes from one side to the other. Mazzarri also sends Joao Pedro onto the field and the Brazilian immediately raises the quality of the plays with some hints of applause. Two goals canceled at the Cittadella, one at the Quattro Mori, all for offside with the help of the Var. In the final there is also room for the very young Desogus, also the holder of the Primavera. There is still time for Donnarumma’s great goal (blow from twenty meters that slips into seven) which makes the defeat of the Venetians less bitter. And the post that denies Joao Pedro the joy of scoring. Cagliari moves on to the round of 16 and will face Sassuolo (to be played in Reggio Emilia) between 12 and 19 January.
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