Match Report


CagliariCagliari     AC MonzaAC Monza
Dan GrahamDan Graham Ciprian Pilan Ciprian Pilan
Yves-A. CrucetY. Crucet87
G
captain1
G
80Erwin Van Der LaanE. Van Der Laan
Terry BallT. Ball71
D
2
D
73Luuk StamL. Stam
Elias HatzisE. Hatzis73
D
3
D
67Spencer DaviesS. Davies
Rodrigo VelosoR. Veloso71
D
4
D
71Ruben QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Rafael RamosR. Ramos76
M
5
D
66Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Alessandro BusoA. Buso72
M
6
D
71Richard FletcherR. Fletcher
Mustapha MachlasM. Machlas79
M
7captain
M
78Giuliano ComottoG. Comotto
Niccolo MaddisonN. Maddison70
M
8
M
72Kevin AndrewsK. Andrews
Brian PearceB. Pearce75
A
9
A
69Alpay AyazA. Ayaz
Carlos LozanoC. Lozano79
A
10
A
73Davide BrancaD. Branca
Sebastiano PaquitoS. Paquito79
A
11
A
80Abel VianaA. Viana
 
Andrez VignaroliA. Vignaroli80
D
12
A
73Carlos PachecoC. Pacheco
Erwin Van EdeE. Van Ede73
M
13
A
68Mirko BenarrivoM. Benarrivo
Gabriel SantosG. Santos80
A
14
A
66Oliver BeckenbauerO. Beckenbauer

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to AC Monza. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Innocenti.


0.00
The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
4.29
Rafael Ramos knocks the ball forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano plays a one-two with Brian Pearce and advances towards the goal... Ruben Quaresma barges into Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
10.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Alessandro Buso plays the ball forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
12.50
Niccolo Maddison knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Ernesto Montero. That should have been a goal!
14.31
Rafael Ramos plays the ball forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Erwin Van Der Laan.
15.17
It's a corner kick. Mustapha Machlas loops the ball in to towards the near post. Erwin Van Der Laan scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
21.18
Kevin Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.34
Spencer Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Andrews. Kevin Andrews threads a neat ball through to Davide Branca. Davide Branca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terry Ball.
24.33
Giuliano Comotto catches Rafael Ramos on the ankles. The referee warns Giuliano Comotto to calm down! Rafael Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.41
Mustapha Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce advances inside the box! Brian Pearce shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Erwin Van Der Laan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.57
With some swift thinking, Giuliano Comotto plays the ball forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.48
Alessandro Buso catches Kevin Andrews on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.44
Terry Ball flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Ramos hits a low pass to Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce edges inside the box! Brian Pearce makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari have changed their lineup with Gabriel Santos replacing Sebastiano Paquito. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. The AC Monza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Cagliari kick off the second half!
47.22
Kevin Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Alessandro Buso. The referee brings Kevin Andrews to one side and gives him a warning! Alessandro Buso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.59
Richard Fletcher barges into Gabriel Santos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Santos runs off the knock.
51.48
Giuliano Comotto sees space and advances. Giuliano Comotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.55
Giuliano Comotto catches Alessandro Buso on the ankles. Giuliano Comotto is given another warning by the referee! Alessandro Buso stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
Rafael Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Erwin Van Der Laan. What a save!
57.36
Spencer Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto sees Davide Branca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davide Branca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.28
Giuliano Comotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Viana. Abel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Branca. Davide Branca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.28
Cagliari have made a substitution with Erwin Van Ede replacing Rafael Ramos .
73.35
Rodrigo Veloso barges into Davide Branca. The referee brings Rodrigo Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! Davide Branca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.12
Cagliari have made a substitution with Andrez Vignaroli replacing Terry Ball .
79.34
Andrez Vignaroli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Van Ede. Erwin Van Ede flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.48
Kevin Andrews runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Alpay Ayaz. Alpay Ayaz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Mustapha Machlas flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Lozano who brings the ball under control. Carlos Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Pearce. Brian Pearce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Erwin Van Der Laan!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cagliari

AC Monza
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
21.1%
46.5%
32.4%

Scorers
Brian Pearce 34
Davide Branca 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Brian Pearce of Cagliari

Match Ratings
1.Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
6
2.Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3.Elias Hatzis (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Veloso (DEF)
5
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
7
6.Alessandro Buso (MID)yellow card
6
7.Mustapha Machlas (MID)
7
8.Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
9.Brian Pearce (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Carlos Lozano (ATT)
6
11.Sebastiano Paquito (ATT)
6
 
12.Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
13.Erwin Van Ede (MID)
6
14.Gabriel Santos (ATT)
6

1.Erwin Van Der Laan (GK)
8
2.Luuk Stam (DEF)
6
3.Spencer Davies (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
6.Richard Fletcher (DEF)yellow card
5
7.Giuliano Comotto (MID)
6
8.Kevin Andrews (MID)
7
9.Alpay Ayaz (ATT)
6
10.Davide Branca (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Abel Viana (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlos Pacheco (ATT)
0
13.Mirko Benarrivo (ATT)
0
14.Oliver Beckenbauer (ATT)
0