Match Report


Chievo VeronaChievo Verona     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player James Dunlop James Dunlop
Federico SassanelliF. Sassanelli61
G
1
G
81Javier GoycocheaJ. Goycochea
Alassandro VeroneseA. Veronese66
D
2
D
78Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro
Rosario GiorgettiR. Giorgetti66
D
3
D
82Tomas FabbriT. Fabbri
Andre TassoA. Tasso59
D
4
D
81Dominic DickovD. Dickov
Enrico BizzarriE. Bizzarri58
D
5
M
80Fabio PorchiaF. Porchia
Carlos TorresC. Torres66
M
6
M
90Ottavio GrassadoniaO. Grassadonia
Peter McleodP. Mcleod62
M
captain7captain
M
77Kaleva SinkonenK. Sinkonen
Filippo MelliF. Melli73
A
8
M
78Pasquale LambertiniP. Lambertini
Edoardo TramezzaniE. Tramezzani56
A
9
A
77Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico
Aldo RusticoA. Rustico55
A
10
A
84David StrachanD. Strachan
Wilson SankhareW. Sankhare46
A
11
A
80Franceco BonacinaF. Bonacina
 
Marcello PiacentiniM. Piacentini58
M
12
D
77Liam FalsiniL. Falsini
Antonio MarascoA. Marasco57
M
13
M
73Luciano CannarsaL. Cannarsa
Marco MarinoM. Marino57
D
14
A
78Duncan MatteoD. Matteo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 18,594 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Chievo Verona are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Conte.


0.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the match underway!
3.37
Peter Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Filippo Melli but the referee indicates it's offside!
4.40
With vision, Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Tricarico collects the pass. Renzo Tricarico edges inside the box! Renzo Tricarico comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Federico Sassanelli. Excellent save.
8.33
Rosario Giorgetti brings the ball forward. Rosario Giorgetti knocks in a cross ball towards Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
9.59
Jimmy Ottofaro plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Federico Sassanelli smothers it!
10.42
Tomas Fabbri hits a low pass to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Lambertini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pasquale Lambertini tries a spectacular long range effort. Federico Sassanelli gets down and covers it.
18.50
Tomas Fabbri makes a probing pass to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico makes an attacking run forward. Renzo Tricarico knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Pasquale Lambertini is offside!
21.25
Alassandro Veronese makes a strong solo run forward. Alassandro Veronese kicks a strong pass forward to Aldo Rustico. Aldo Rustico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.11
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan collects the pass. David Strachan shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
28.27
Jimmy Ottofaro comes in with a late challenge on Peter Mcleod. The referee brings Jimmy Ottofaro to one side and gives him a warning! Peter Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.53
Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan makes an attacking run forward. David Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Grassadonia but he's offside!
32.11
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Grassadonia who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Grassadonia makes a simple pass to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ottavio Grassadonia through on goal. Ottavio Grassadonia looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
40.53
Dominic Dickov makes a simple pass to Jimmy Ottofaro. Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Tricarico who takes it down. Renzo Tricarico controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. The Chievo Verona players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
48.23
Jimmy Ottofaro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan deftly passes the ball to Franceco Bonacina, releasing him through on goal. Franceco Bonacina shoots from just inside the box. Federico Sassanelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.49
Tomas Fabbri flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Dickov who brings the ball under control. Dominic Dickov hits a low pass to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
55.10
Aldo Rustico catches Tomas Fabbri on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Fabbri stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.42
Filippo Melli flicks a high pass forward. Aldo Rustico holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aldo Rustico makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filippo Melli but he's offside!
63.03
Peter Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Carlos Torres. Carlos Torres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.52
Pasquale Lambertini threads the ball through to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia cuts inside the box! Ottavio Grassadonia tries a spectacular strike. Ottavio Grassadonia scores for Cagliari!!
72.04
Tomas Fabbri threads a neat ball through to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Torres.
78.09
Peter Mcleod catches Ottavio Grassadonia on the ankles. The referee calls over Peter Mcleod and warns him to calm down! Ottavio Grassadonia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.21
Pasquale Lambertini passes the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kaleva Sinkonen provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Federico Sassanelli with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Chievo Verona

Cagliari
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29%
71%
Play Area
30.4%
42%
27.5%

Scorers
Carlos Torres 63
Franceco Bonacina 48
Ottavio Grassadonia 70
Kaleva Sinkonen 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kaleva Sinkonen of Cagliari

Match Ratings