Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 19,103 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Giovanni Macchi.
0.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan kick off!
2.11
Roberto Farinos knocks the ball forward to Charles Carotti. Charles Carotti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Di Sole.
3.02
Liam Falsini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Ottofaro. Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.39
Roberto Farinos makes a simple pass to Ruggero Innocenti. Ruggero Innocenti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
9.42
Jonathan Gamberini hacks Roberto Farinos from behind! The referee warns Jonathan Gamberini to calm down! Roberto Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.57
Fabio Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan sees Fabio Guastalvino just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Guastalvino tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
20.16
Ruggero Innocenti hacks Paolo Dionisi from behind! The referee calls over Ruggero Innocenti and shows him a yellow card! Paolo Dionisi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.35
Adriano Artistico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Charles Carotti. With some swift thinking, Charles Carotti plays the ball forward to Roberto Farinos. Roberto Farinos edges inside the box! Roberto Farinos takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.47
Franceco Bonacina hits a low pass to Gian Paolo Espinal. Gian Paolo Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina takes a shot at goal. Ernesto Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
32.26
Fabian Natale Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ramirez shoots from outside the area. Javier Goycochea gets down and covers it.
34.45
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fabio Guastalvino through on goal. Some silky footwork from Fabio Guastalvino provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
38.56
Fabio Porchia flicks a high ball forward to Gian Paolo Espinal who takes it down. Gian Paolo Espinal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.30
Peter Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruggero Innocenti. Ruggero Innocenti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cosimo Tasca. Cosimo Tasca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.46
Peter Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Innocenti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruggero Innocenti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Ambrosetti. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Javier Goycochea. Excellent save.
44.07
Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Guastalvino who brings the ball under control. Fabio Guastalvino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Adriano Artistico hacks Fabio Guastalvino from behind! The referee calls over Adriano Artistico and warns him to calm down! Fabio Guastalvino stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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
Cagliari kick off the second half!
55.09
Fabio Guastalvino threads a neat ball through to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia plays a quick one-two with David Strachan and rushes in on goal... Fabio Porchia rockets a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
57.19
Thomas Conti flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Farinos. Roberto Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.21
Liam Di Sole threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Espinal. Gian Paolo Espinal threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini rushes past Thomas Conti! Jonathan Gamberini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Ernesto Guerrero. What a save!
63.44
Peter Hofland sees space and advances. Peter Hofland sees Charles Carotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Charles Carotti shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Javier Goycochea smothers it!
66.19
Peter Hofland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruggero Innocenti. Ruggero Innocenti passes the ball forward to Fabian Natale Ambrosetti. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti plays a one-two with Ruggero Innocenti and rushes in on goal... Liam Falsini hacks Fabian Natale Ambrosetti from behind! Penalty not given!!
67.08
Fabian Natale Ambrosetti changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian Natale Ambrosetti skips past Paolo Dionisi! Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Ambrosetti provides some space. He shoots at goal. Javier Goycochea is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.26
Fabio Porchia comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Natale Ambrosetti. The referee warns Fabio Porchia to calm down! Fabian Natale Ambrosetti gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.21
Ruggero Innocenti catches Gian Paolo Espinal on the ankles. Ruggero Innocenti is warned by the referee! Gian Paolo Espinal stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.45
Liam Falsini clumsily knocks into Charles Carotti. Liam Falsini is shown the yellow card! Charles Carotti runs off the knock.
84.32
Ruggero Innocenti flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Tasca controls it well on his chest. Cosimo Tasca shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
89.57
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward to Fabio Porchia who brings the ball under control. Fabio Porchia knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Ernesto Guerrero manages to gather it.
90.00
With vision, Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Strachan. Some silky footwork from David Strachan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ernesto Guerrero.
90.00
Fabio Porchia takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Liam Di Sole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Thomas Conti sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
31.4%
43%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabian Natale Ambrosetti of AC Milan |
Match Ratings
1. | Ernesto Guerrero (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Ricardo Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Peter Hofland (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Thomas Conti (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Adriano Artistico (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Roberto Farinos (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Fabian Natale Ambrosetti (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Ruggero Innocenti (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Pablo Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Charles Carotti (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Cosimo Tasca (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Stanley Plowright (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Pierluigi Viali (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Gabriele Rutzittu (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Javier Goycochea (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Paolo Dionisi (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Liam Falsini (DEF) | ![]() | 7 |
4. | Liam Di Sole (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Gian Paolo Espinal (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Fabio Porchia (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Fabio Guastalvino (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | David Strachan (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Franceco Bonacina (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Samuel Suggs (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Ottavio Grassadonia (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Oberdan Zanoncelli (ATT) | 0 |