Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Ancona. A crowd of 9,892 fill this 10,000 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 Rodolfo Perra.


0.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
4.05
Vincenzo Maldini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Niven. Billy Niven advances inside the box! Billy Niven side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.33
Paolo Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.35
Federico Pinardi lofts the ball long. Marvin Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.06
Donato Amoroso passes the ball forward to Giancarlo Gamberini. Giancarlo Gamberini makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
22.12
Yuri Florio flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Erra collects the pass. Gianluca Erra makes a simple pass to Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.21
Enzo Del Vecchio comes in with a late challenge on Garcia Duque Favalli. The referee warns Enzo Del Vecchio to calm down! Garcia Duque Favalli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.47
Paolo Bravo surges forward with the ball. Paolo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni makes a convincing header. Michele Veronese is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.36
Gianluca Erra flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.30
Cagliari are in full control of this game.
36.35
Giancarlo Gamberini passes the ball forward to Paolo Bravo. Paolo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Preite holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cataldo Preite controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.00
Giancarlo Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Preite controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Preite flicks a high pass forward. Gianluca Erra collects the pass. Gianluca Erra shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Michele Veronese.
40.44
Paolo Bravo takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Michele Veronese drops low and scoops up the ball.
44.05
Kewullay Fiore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Niven. Billy Niven shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Kewullay Fiore threads a neat ball through to Billy Niven. Billy Niven shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Ancona kick off the second half!
47.11
Enzo Del Vecchio sees Edoardo Piazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edoardo Piazza sees a break and surges forward. Edoardo Piazza lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.44
William Giampà knocks the ball forward to Vincenzo Maldini. Vincenzo Maldini knocks the ball to his team mate, William Giampà. William Giampà shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Max Mike has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.19
Giancarlo Gamberini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
53.26
Edoardo Piazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.17
Yuri Florio flicks a high pass forward to Pierluigi Ferron who brings the ball under control. Pierluigi Ferron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Crippa.
55.14
Yuri Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra makes an attacking run forward. Gianluca Erra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Michele Veronese. What a great pair of hands!
59.38
Luciano Maggioni hacks Enzo Del Vecchio from behind! The referee warns Luciano Maggioni to calm down! Enzo Del Vecchio carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.23
Kewullay Fiore makes a simple pass to Billy Niven. Billy Niven whips in a cross ball towards William Giampà. William Giampà is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
63.33
Roberto Biagioni kicks a strong pass forward to Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Garcia Duque Favalli is offside!
66.28
Vincenzo Maldini threads the ball through to Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Kewullay Fiore. Kewullay Fiore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
69.57
Alejandro Crippa flicks a high pass forward. Steve Goodwin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Edoardo Piazza. Donato Amoroso clumsily knocks into Edoardo Piazza. Penalty not given!!
73.15
Alejandro Crippa flicks a high ball forward to Kewullay Fiore who takes it down. Kewullay Fiore chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Goodwin. Steve Goodwin plays a one-two with Edoardo Piazza and advances towards the goal... Steve Goodwin comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Goodwin!
77.44
Donato Amoroso knocks the ball forward to Cataldo Preite. Cataldo Preite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni shoots from distance. Good keeping from Michele Veronese as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
78.46
Paolo Bravo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Cataldo Preite cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.55
Vincenzo Maldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Hibbs. Marvin Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.48
Luciano Maggioni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cataldo Preite. Cataldo Preite finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.13
With some swift thinking, Giancarlo Gamberini plays the ball forward to Luciano Maggioni. Luciano Maggioni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli plays a one-two with Pierluigi Ferron and advances towards the goal... Garcia Duque Favalli takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Michele Veronese smothers it!
89.58
Giancarlo Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Maggioni. Luciano Maggioni flicks a high ball forward to Garcia Duque Favalli who takes it down. Garcia Duque Favalli shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
9
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
30.5%
42.7%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to William Giampà of Ancona

Match Ratings