Match Report
![]() today's match is sponsored by FMAdvertiser |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Lazio. A crowd of 19,383 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lazio appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benoit Bonora.
0.00
Lazio kick off!
2.10
Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. P. Gilberto Albino collects the pass. P. Gilberto Albino lofts in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Moreno Del Grosso. What a great pair of hands!
3.13
Alex Maresca darts forward. Alex Maresca threads the ball through to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Moreno Del Grosso manages to keep it out.
10.43
Stefano Bernardi flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Cavezzi who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Cavezzi shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.25
Christian Bucci darts forward. Christian Bucci chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Tramezzani. Sean Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
21.36
Alex Maresca knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Mendez. Adolfo Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
26.07
Giovanni Di Vicino chips the ball to his team mate, Simone Di Livio. Simone Di Livio brings the ball forward. Simone Di Livio passes the ball forward but Maurizio Cavezzi is offside!
27.21
Michael Stone makes a simple pass to Callum Hutchison. Callum Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
30.36
Adolfo Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks the ball forward to P. Gilberto Albino but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.20
Callum Hutchison threads the ball through to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
36.00
Garry Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moreno Del Grosso who gathers it comfortably.
39.33
Michel Schemmel sees Michelangelo Mantelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michelangelo Mantelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Lensing who gathers it comfortably.
42.04
Callum Hutchison hacks Michelangelo Mantelli from behind! The referee brings Callum Hutchison to one side and gives him a warning! Michelangelo Mantelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
David Degano threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Lazio also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lazio players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
47.10
David Degano comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Mendez. The referee warns David Degano to calm down! Adolfo Mendez runs off the knock.
49.48
Adolfo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.26
David Degano threads the ball through to Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong makes a simple pass, allowing Sean Tramezzani to run into the box. Sean Tramezzani comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
54.46
Adolfo Mendez hits a low pass to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.12
Adolfo Mendez passes the ball forward to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.04
Callum Hutchison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Enrico Correa through on goal. Enrico Correa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Moreno Del Grosso.
60.27
Callum Hutchison takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Rocco R. Zorzi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
65.51
David Degano flicks a high pass forward to Sean Tramezzani who brings the ball under control. Sean Tramezzani advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Sean Tramezzani provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Matthias Lensing. Excellent save.
66.22
Michel Schemmel hits a low pass to David Degano. David Degano flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Cavezzi controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Cavezzi shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.09
Rocco R. Zorzi surges forward with the ball. Rocco R. Zorzi passes the ball forward to Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Albino but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.33
Callum Hutchison flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Neves who takes it down. Ricardo Neves makes a defence splitting pass to P. Gilberto Albino. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from P. Gilberto Albino provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Moreno Del Grosso gets down and covers it.
81.11
Michael Stone threads the ball through to Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Garry Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Neves. Ricardo Neves makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
83.05
Michael Stone threads the ball through to Adolfo Mendez. Adolfo Mendez threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Albino. P. Gilberto Albino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.11
David Degano flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Cavezzi who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Cavezzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Billong but the linesman indicates offside!
87.43
Stefano Bernardi hits a low pass to Djibrill Billong. Djibrill Billong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Carlo Santarelli.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Moreno Del Grosso of Lazio |
Match Ratings
1. | Matthias Lensing (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Alex Maresca (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Rocco R. Zorzi (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Michael Stone (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Nicola Carlo Santarelli (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Adolfo Mendez (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Callum Hutchison (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Garry Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
9. | P. Gilberto Albino (ATT) | 8 | |
10. | Enrico Correa (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Ricardo Neves (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Alberto Tagliaferri (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Davide Di Cara (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | William Ambrosetti (MID) | 0 |
1. | Moreno Del Grosso (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Giovanni Di Vicino (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Christian Bucci (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Michel Schemmel (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Stefano Bernardi (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Michelangelo Mantelli (MID) | 6 | |
7. | David Degano (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Simone Di Livio (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Maurizio Cavezzi (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Sean Tramezzani (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Djibrill Billong (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Ciro Conte (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Armin Birkwald (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Guglielmo Lopez (ATT) | 0 |