NOVARA, Italy (Interstat) — Cittadella defeated Novara 2-0 on Saturday, using a first-half goal and a late strike to secure the road result. Andrea Barberis opened the scoring in the 43rd minute. Eduard Ignatov scored in the 86th minute. Davis Mensah provided an assist while playing 60 minutes. Novara played a man down after D. Zuppel received a red card in the 17th minute. E. Zambataro was booked in the 75th minute. Novara made several substitutions, including M. Romano in the 19th minute, while Cittadella adjusted with B. Martella, D. Mensah, M. Antonucci, G. Frisenna and L. Paolucci. The result moves Cittadella to 7 wins and 1 loss in the competition and across all competitions. Novara now stands 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Cittadella’s victory followed recent wins over Lecco, Juventus Next Gen, Carpi, Lumezzane, Renate and Pergolettese, with a loss to AlbinoLeffe. Novara had beaten Dolomiti Bellunesi before this match.