Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stadio Tardini where Parma play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 18,751 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in great condition.
Parma are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0Cagliari get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Peter Tobiassen makes a simple pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella makes a simple pass to Sammy Meite. Sammy Meite knocks in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg beats his man to it with a header. Alberto Costa easily punches it away to safety.
4.03
With wonderful imagination, Antoine Fuchs plays the ball forward to Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks in a cross ball towards Antoine Fuchs. Antoine Fuchs is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Danilo De Sole didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.42
0-0Carmelo Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Sammy Meite who brings the ball under control. Sammy Meite knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
9.22
Antoine Fuchs sees Christian Bonora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Bonora finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Danilo De Sole. Excellent save.
16.15
0-0Peter Tobiassen makes a simple pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella makes a simple pass to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sammy Meite but the linesman indicates offside!
20.22
Giampiero Baldi makes a simple pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller plays a scrappy one-two with Christian Bonora and advances towards the goal... Christian Möller tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Danilo De Sole. Excellent save.
24.18
0-0Ross Moore knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg lofts in a cross ball towards Sammy Meite. Sammy Meite flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
32.04
Alfonso Montella chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro edges inside the box! Rui Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Costa easily smothers it!
34.50
1-0Andre Soares sees Antoine Fuchs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antoine Fuchs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Möller. Christian Möller knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Danilo De Sole has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.18
1-0Andre Soares clumsily knocks into Carmelo Bellucci. Andre Soares is warned by the referee! Carmelo Bellucci hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.26
Paolo Alberda flicks a high ball forward to Antoine Fuchs who takes it down. Antoine Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Young. Alex Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Danilo De Sole had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Parma appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Parma kick off the second half!
47.51
2-0Alex Young threads the ball through to Pier G. Gamberini. Pier G. Gamberini lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Bonora. Christian Bonora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Pedro Gil happens to be in the right place to block it.
53.06
2-0Alex Young makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Young flicks a high pass forward. Christian Möller controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sebastiao Valente clumsily knocks into Christian Möller. Penalty for Parma!!
53.06
2-0The referee points to the spot..
54.50
Christian Bonora takes a cautious run up but it goes wide.
55.14
Andre Soares makes a simple pass to Carl King. Carl King makes a beautiful solo run. Carl King rushes past Sebastiao Valente! Carl King muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Danilo De Sole manages to gather it.
61.17
Carmelo Bellucci passes the ball forward to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Alberto Costa. Excellent save.
63.33
Carl King hits a low pass to Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Young. Alex Young shoots from distance but somehow Danilo De Sole manages to keep it out.
65.45
Alfonso Montella runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfonso Montella shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
66.48
Pier G. Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Möller. Christian Möller flicks the ball with his head but Danilo De Sole is on top of it.
69.18
Andre Soares plays the ball forward to Antoine Fuchs. Antoine Fuchs shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.45
Carmelo Bellucci flicks a high pass forward to Sammy Meite who brings the ball under control. Sammy Meite knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier G. Gamberini.
73.13
Ross Moore sees Sjaak Nieuwenburg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sjaak Nieuwenburg plays a one-two with Sammy Meite and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Sjaak Nieuwenburg provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.22
2-1Parma have made a substitution with Duarte Loureiro replacing Antoine Fuchs .
78.27
Carmelo Bellucci hits a low pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfonso Montella!
84.49
Sebastiao Valente darts forward. Sebastiao Valente whips in a cross ball towards Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Carl King is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
87.07
Pedro Gil flicks a high pass forward to Sammy Meite who brings the ball under control. Sammy Meite threads a neat ball through to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52%
48%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%
Scorers
| Alex Young 35, 44 | Sjaak Nieuwenburg 73 Alfonso Montella 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex Young of Parma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alberto Costa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl King (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Andre Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paolo Alberda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Demetrio Percassi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giampiero Baldi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pier G. Gamberini (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alex Young (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Christian Möller (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antoine Fuchs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Christian Bonora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabio Ouédec (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ljubisa Francesco (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Danilo De Sole (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Tobiassen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dennis Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carmelo Bellucci (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alfonso Montella (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Sammy Meite (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rui Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ross Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Emmanuel Vangelis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Philippe Artes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robert Zimmert (ATT) | 0 | |