Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Napoli. A crowd of 8,713 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Napoli are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Guerino De Icco.


0.00
Napoli kick off the first half!
2.15
Luciano Maggioni sees Pierluigi Ferron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierluigi Ferron shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.07
David De Cesare threads the ball through to Vinicio E. Musacco. Vinicio E. Musacco plays a one-two with David De Cesare and advances towards the goal... Vinicio E. Musacco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
6.26
Luciano Maggioni knocks the ball forward to Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.33
Valerio Lotti runs forward with the ball. Valerio Lotti knocks the ball forward to Stephane Rinaldini. Stephane Rinaldini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.26
Paolo Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni knocks in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
10.37
Giancarlo Gamberini makes a simple pass to Luciano Maggioni. Luciano Maggioni flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Favalli controls it well on his chest. Garcia Duque Favalli shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.37
Giancarlo Gamberini takes it forward alone. Giancarlo Gamberini decides to run forward with the ball. Giancarlo Gamberini lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.05
Donato Amoroso takes it forward alone. Donato Amoroso passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Christian Olive manages to gather it.
24.52
Valerio Lotti barges into Roberto Biagioni. The referee calls over Valerio Lotti and warns him to calm down! Roberto Biagioni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.51
Giancarlo Gamberini threads a neat ball through to Luciano Maggioni. Luciano Maggioni flicks a high pass forward to Gianluca Erra who brings the ball under control. Gianluca Erra runs straight at the defence! Gianluca Erra tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Cataldo Preite plays the ball forward to Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.56
Valerio Lotti chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton threads a neat ball through to Martin Murrin. Martin Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Mauro Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Tamburini. Oscar Jr. Tamburini plays the ball forward to Stephen Morton. Stephen Morton knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Tamburini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Cagliari kick off the second half!
49.23
Michelangelo Castellini sees Stephane Rinaldini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephane Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.13
Gianluca Erra sees Pierluigi Ferron in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierluigi Ferron makes a simple pass, allowing Garcia Duque Favalli to run into the box. Some good footwork from Garcia Duque Favalli provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.29
Valerio Lotti comes in with a late challenge on Yuri Florio. The referee brings Valerio Lotti to one side and gives him another warning! Yuri Florio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Gianluca Erra flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Bravo who takes it down. Paolo Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Ferron. Pierluigi Ferron rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
55.47
Oscar Jr. Tamburini sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Jr. Tamburini shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
59.21
Luciano Maggioni takes a quick throw-in, which Paolo Bravo takes on the chest. With great vision, Paolo Bravo plays the ball forward to Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Biagioni. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Biagioni connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
61.21
Napoli have made a substitution with Emiliano Comotto replacing David De Cesare .
63.43
Stephane Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward to Vinicio E. Musacco who brings the ball under control. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.50
Stephane Rinaldini hacks Donato Amoroso from behind! The referee calls over Stephane Rinaldini and shows him a yellow card! Donato Amoroso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.29
Oscar Jr. Tamburini makes a probing pass to Martin Murrin. Martin Murrin shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
69.31
Mauro Pirri makes a strong solo run forward. Mauro Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Vinicio E. Musacco collects the pass. Vinicio E. Musacco shoots from outside the area but Max Mike is on top of it.
71.14
Giancarlo Gamberini passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Cataldo Preite. Cataldo Preite threads a neat ball through to Gianluca Erra. Gianluca Erra shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
72.28
Giancarlo Gamberini sees Cataldo Preite in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cataldo Preite knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Biagioni. Roberto Biagioni makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.11
Paolo Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Garcia Duque Favalli. Garcia Duque Favalli finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.49
Martin Murrin clumsily knocks into Cataldo Preite. Martin Murrin is given a warning by the referee! Cataldo Preite stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.10
Vinicio E. Musacco catches Yuri Florio on the ankles. Vinicio E. Musacco is warned by the referee! Yuri Florio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianluca Erra of Cagliari