Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Ancona. A crowd of 19,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Ancona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Ancona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
0.00
0-0Cagliari start the match!
2.20
0-0Datti Mohamed Rinaldi chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.56
Paquito Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
4.03
0-0Darren Ferdinand catches Gary Gallacher on the ankles. Darren Ferdinand is shown the yellow card! Gary Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.03
0-0Free kick to Cagliari just outside the area...
5.04
Carlos Lozano steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
6.00
0-1Vito Bizzarri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica plays a one-two with Gennaro Ivan Scapolo and advances towards the goal... Paolo Bigica shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.37
Maurits Jacobs sees Carlos Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Lozano plays a one-two with Gabriel Santos and advances towards the goal... Carlos Lozano shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Kevin Morrison had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
14.29
1-1Darren Ferdinand threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Brocchi. Gianfranco Brocchi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gianfranco Brocchi shoots from long range but somehow Yves-A. Crucet manages to keep it out.
15.41
1-1Terry Ball clumsily knocks into Morgan Pastine. The referee brings Terry Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Morgan Pastine runs off the knock.
16.12
1-1Ighli Ongarato passes the ball forward to Vito Bizzarri. Without breaking stride, Vito Bizzarri plays the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Scapolo. Gennaro Ivan Scapolo flicks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Henk Van Gobbel. Excellent block.
20.32
Gavin Upson makes an attacking run forward. Gavin Upson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.37
Datti Mohamed Rinaldi threads a neat ball through to Paolo Bigica. Paolo Bigica finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Yves-A. Crucet. What a save!
22.38
Leon Röhlig laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.34
Maurits Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carlos Lozano provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Kevin Morrison is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.04
Vito Bizzarri kicks a strong pass forward to Gennaro Ivan Scapolo. Gennaro Ivan Scapolo plays a scrappy one-two with Paolo Bigica and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gennaro Ivan Scapolo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Yves-A. Crucet gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.11
Marco Leone flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi makes a simple pass to Gennaro Ivan Scapolo. Gennaro Ivan Scapolo edges inside the box! Gennaro Ivan Scapolo cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Terry Ball is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
42.45
Henk Van Gobbel knocks the ball forward to Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa flicks a high pass forward to Gary Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Gary Gallacher shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Ancona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
47.31
Darren Ferdinand sees Datti Mohamed Rinaldi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.05
Paquito Costa sees Gabriel Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
51.37
Ighli Ongarato threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Rinaldi. Datti Mohamed Rinaldi flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Bigica controls it well on his chest. Paolo Bigica shoots from long range but Yves-A. Crucet is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
53.10
Darren Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Vito Bizzarri. Vito Bizzarri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Ivan Scapolo. Gennaro Ivan Scapolo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Yves-A. Crucet.
55.32
Leon Röhlig hacks Datti Mohamed Rinaldi from behind! The referee calls over Leon Röhlig and shows him a yellow card! Datti Mohamed Rinaldi stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
3-1Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Mustapha Machlas replacing Leon Röhlig and Michel Frijters replacing Gabriel Santos .
63.03
Without breaking stride, Paquito Costa plays the ball forward to Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher heads the ball goalwards but Darren Ferdinand is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Maurits Jacobs plays the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
72.18
Paquito Costa catches Garcia Duque Annoni on the ankles. The referee calls over Paquito Costa and shows him a yellow card! Garcia Duque Annoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.58
Maurits Jacobs flicks a high pass forward. Michel Frijters controls it well on his chest. Michel Frijters plays a scrappy one-two with Gary Gallacher and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michel Frijters shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.31
Cagliari have made a substitution with Rodrigo Veloso replacing Andrez Vignaroli .
78.37
Datti Mohamed Rinaldi threads the ball through to Gennaro Ivan Scapolo. Gennaro Ivan Scapolo whips in a cross ball towards Morgan Pastine. Morgan Pastine jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
83.42
Rodrigo Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa makes a simple pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano cuts inside the box! Carlos Lozano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
87.39
4-1Paquito Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.57
Henk Van Gobbel knocks the ball forward to Maurits Jacobs. Maurits Jacobs makes a simple pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort but Kevin Morrison is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
25%
43.4%
31.6%
Scorers
| Carlos Lozano 9, 22, 26 Michel Frijters 74 | Paolo Bigica 6 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Lozano of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yves-A. Crucet (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Terry Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henk Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andrez Vignaroli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Maurits Jacobs (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Röhlig (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Paquito Costa (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Gavin Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gary Gallacher (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carlos Lozano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gabriel Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rodrigo Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mustapha Machlas (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Michel Frijters (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Kevin Morrison (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darren Ferdinand (DEF) | | 6 |
| 3. | Ighli Ongarato (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marco Leone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garcia Duque Annoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vito Bizzarri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Datti Mohamed Rinaldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gianfranco Brocchi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Morgan Pastine (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo Bigica (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Gennaro Ivan Scapolo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Veloso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kwame Brouwer (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianluca Giorgetti (GK) | 0 | |