Match Report


UdineseUdinese     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Martin ZanchettaM. Zanchetta68
G
1captain
G
69Matthias LensingM. Lensing
Bakary BierhoffB. Bierhoff75
D
2
D
73Alex MarescaA. Maresca
Francesco G. PianuF. Pianu70
D
3
D
72Rocco R. ZorziR. Zorzi
Yuri BertottoY. Bertotto69
D
4
D
66Michael StoneM. Stone
Simone GelsiS. Gelsi71
M
5
D
59Nicola Carlo SantarelliN. Santarelli
Vittorio LupatelliV. Lupatelli69
M
6
M
72Adolfo MendezA. Mendez
Ivone BellucciI. Bellucci68
M
7
M
71Callum HutchisonC. Hutchison
Mike MurphyM. Murphy65
M
8
M
68Garry GemmillG. Gemmill
Juan CortesJ. Cortes68
A
9
A
80P. Gilberto AlbinoP. Albino
Jose VegaJ. Vega58
A
captain10
A
76Enrico CorreaE. Correa
Fabio FranciosoF. Francioso56
A
11
A
68Ricardo NevesR. Neves
 
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa65
G
12
A
68Alberto TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri
Gareth HarleyG. Harley65
D
13
A
64Davide Di CaraD. Di Cara
Nunzio GanciN. Ganci62
M
14
M
61William AmbrosettiW. Ambrosetti

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Friuli where Udinese play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 18,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Udinese are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Bachini.


0.00
Cagliari kick off and get the match underway!
3.04
Adolfo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa controls it well on his chest. Enrico Correa shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.56
With vision, Callum Hutchison plays the ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Pianu.
6.04
Nicola Carlo Santarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Hutchison. Callum Hutchison makes a simple pass to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Zanchetta who gathers it comfortably.
8.41
Bakary Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Ivone Bellucci collects the pass. Ivone Bellucci threads the ball through to Juan Cortes. Juan Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Francioso but the linesman indicates offside!
14.21
Simone Gelsi flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Francioso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Francioso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
16.24
Nicola Carlo Santarelli sees space and advances. With great vision, Nicola Carlo Santarelli plays the ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
20.17
Ivone Bellucci threads a neat ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
21.47
Mike Murphy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Cortes. Juan Cortes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.11
Bakary Bierhoff comes in with a late challenge on Enrico Correa. The referee brings Bakary Bierhoff to one side and gives him a warning! Enrico Correa stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.49
Nicola Carlo Santarelli flicks a high pass forward. Garry Gemmill collects the pass. Garry Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Zanchetta who gathers it comfortably.
33.30
Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Neves who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa makes a convincing header but is denied by Martin Zanchetta. Excellent save.
36.37
Yuri Bertotto clumsily knocks into P. Gilberto Albino. The referee brings Yuri Bertotto to one side and gives him a warning! P. Gilberto Albino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.55
Vittorio Lupatelli threads a neat ball through to Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.36
Adolfo Mendez makes a simple pass to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Bierhoff.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Udinese appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Udinese kick off!
48.51
Nicola Carlo Santarelli clumsily knocks into Jose Vega. The referee calls over Nicola Carlo Santarelli and shows him a yellow card! Jose Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.56
Adolfo Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa advances inside the box! Enrico Correa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Zanchetta comfortably smothers it!
51.27
Showing intelligent composure, Callum Hutchison laces a through ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino makes a convincing header. Solid save from Martin Zanchetta.
57.48
Ivone Bellucci barges into Adolfo Mendez. The referee brings Ivone Bellucci to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Mendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.46
With great vision, Bakary Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Vittorio Lupatelli. Vittorio Lupatelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Francioso. Fabio Francioso runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Fabio Francioso provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
65.27
Ivone Bellucci takes it forward alone. Ivone Bellucci edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ivone Bellucci provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.26
Ivone Bellucci chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega skips past Rocco R. Zorzi! Jose Vega rockets a shot on goal. Matthias Lensing comfortably gets down and covers it.
72.38
Adolfo Mendez threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino deftly passes the ball to Enrico Correa, releasing him through on goal. Enrico Correa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.56
Bakary Bierhoff advances with the ball. Bakary Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Jose Vega who brings the ball under control. Jose Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
77.53
Udinese have made 3 substitutions with Rodrigo Barbosa replacing Juan Cortes, Gareth Harley replacing Vittorio Lupatelli and Nunzio Ganci replacing Mike Murphy .
78.61
With some swift thinking, Garry Gemmill plays the ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Pianu.
81.41
Adolfo Mendez hits a low pass to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Zanchetta who gathers it comfortably.
84.24
Gareth Harley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Vega. Jose Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Francioso. With a superhuman jump, Fabio Francioso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.18
Callum Hutchison sees P. Gilberto Albino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. P. Gilberto Albino kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Neves but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Udinese

Cagliari
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
25.8%
44.9%
29.2%

Scorers
Fabio Francioso 84
Enrico Correa 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrico Correa of Cagliari

Match Ratings