Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 20,247 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Statuto.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cagliari get the match underway!
3.59
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Davidson plays the ball forward to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfred Gschweidl but the linesman indicates offside!
4.44
0-1Erwin Van Ede flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Paquito who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Paquito advances inside the box! Sebastiano Paquito rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastiano Paquito!
12.16
Alec Davidson flicks a high pass forward to Manfred Gschweidl who brings the ball under control. Manfred Gschweidl threads the ball through to Erwin Van Dijk but he's offside!
14.16
From the throw-in, Matt Greig picks out Fritz Zitelli. Fritz Zitelli flicks a high pass forward. Hakan Türkyilmaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Gschweidl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Gschweidl knocks the ball forward to Giovanni M. Di Napoli but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.51
0-1Des Beagrie comes in with a late challenge on Paquito Costa. The referee brings Des Beagrie to one side and gives him a warning! Paquito Costa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.23
Andrez Vignaroli clumsily knocks into Manfred Gschweidl. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manfred Gschweidl gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.49
0-1Terry Nelson flicks a high ball forward to Paquito Costa who takes it down. Paquito Costa hits a low pass to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito shoots from long range. Houssin Sinouh gets down and covers it.
24.25
0-1Tonci Seric threads the ball through to Des Beagrie. Des Beagrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Henk Van Gobbel steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
30.01
With a delightful solo run, Rui Hinojosa stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Hinojosa edges inside the box! Rui Hinojosa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.28
Gudjón Jakobsson knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos makes a pass forward but Hamed Bastien is yards offside!
36.02
Rui Hinojosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.43
Rui Hinojosa kicks a strong pass forward to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Paquito. Some silky footwork from Sebastiano Paquito provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Houssin Sinouh. What a save!
40.49
0-2Andrez Vignaroli sees Paquito Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paquito Costa sees a break and surges forward. Paquito Costa skips past Tonci Seric! Paquito Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
42.39
0-2Henk Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Paquito Costa. With vision, Paquito Costa plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Paquito. Sebastiano Paquito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Greig.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan kick off!
47.18
Ismael Sükür catches Gudjón Jakobsson in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gudjón Jakobsson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.34
Erwin Van Ede advances with the ball. Erwin Van Ede plays a one-two with Hamed Bastien and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Erwin Van Ede provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Houssin Sinouh manages to keep it out.
53.40
0-2Tonci Seric catches Gabriel Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Tonci Seric and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.38
Rui Hinojosa hits a low pass to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos plays a quick one-two with Hamed Bastien and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Santos rockets a shot on goal. Houssin Sinouh gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
60.56
0-2AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Facundo Poblete replacing Matt Greig, Steve Grant replacing Giovanni M. Di Napoli and Mervin Ljungberg replacing Manfred Gschweidl .Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Ramos replacing Erwin Van Ede and Brian Pearce replacing Gabriel Santos .
65.47
Paquito Costa comes in with a late challenge on Alec Davidson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Davidson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.51
Paquito Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien rushes past Facundo Poblete! Hamed Bastien tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Houssin Sinouh had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
71.31
Des Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg skips past Terry Nelson! Mervin Ljungberg takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.58
Cagliari have made a substitution with Terry Ball replacing Andrez Vignaroli .
81.50
Terry Nelson flicks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
84.38
With a delightful solo run, Alec Davidson stretches the opposition's defence. Alec Davidson threads the ball through to Erwin Van Dijk but he's offside!
89.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Hakan Türkyilmaz plays the ball forward to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
27.4%
48.8%
23.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Hinojosa of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Houssin Sinouh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fritz Zitelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tonci Seric (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Matt Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giovanni M. Di Napoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Des Beagrie (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alec Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Manfred Gschweidl (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Erwin Van Dijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steve Grant (MID) | 6 | |
| 12. | Facundo Poblete (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ismael Sükür (MID) |  | 3 |
| 14. | Mervin Ljungberg (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 1. | Yves-A. Crucet (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andrez Vignaroli (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Terry Nelson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henk Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Erwin Van Ede (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rui Hinojosa (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Paquito Costa (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Gudjón Jakobsson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hamed Bastien (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Sebastiano Paquito (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gabriel Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Terry Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brian Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |