Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 20,192 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fiorentina appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre De Icco.
0.00
Cagliari kick off!
8.52
Alfonso Montella kicks a strong pass forward to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci whips in a cross ball towards Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Stefano Franceschetti manages to keep it out.
9.07
Sebastiano Lamonica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Passoni. Michelangelo Passoni flicks a high pass forward to Paul Booth who brings the ball under control. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.42
Dennis Windass knocks the ball forward to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg threads the ball through to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.19
Carmelo Bellucci hits a low pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.44
Dennis Windass sees space and advances. Dennis Windass threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro makes a convincing header but Stefano Franceschetti is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
18.47
Robert Zimmert advances with the ball. Robert Zimmert lofts in a cross ball towards Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
22.52
Sebastiao Valente plays the ball forward to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.27
Giuseppe Bertotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Ferrari. Riccardo Ferrari makes a beautiful solo run. Riccardo Ferrari shoots from long range but it flies wide!
33.18
Gionatha Negro flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Buso collects the pass. Giulio Buso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.06
Giuseppe Bertotto chips the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Passoni. Showing composure, Michelangelo Passoni picks a pass forward to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.41
Alfonso Montella flicks a high pass forward. Carmelo Bellucci collects the pass. Carmelo Bellucci whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Fiorentina have changed their lineup with Filipe Valente replacing Guido Baiano and David Circello replacing Michelangelo Passoni. The Fiorentina players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina kick off!
49.01
Sebastiano Lamonica surges forward with the ball. Sebastiano Lamonica sees Gionatha Negro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Negro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.20
Alfonso Montella threads a neat ball through to Sjaak Nieuwenburg. Sjaak Nieuwenburg finds some space and shoots from distance but Stefano Franceschetti is on top of it.
53.16
Peter Tobiassen flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Montella collects the pass. Alfonso Montella makes a simple pass to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
59.10
Cesare Breda flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Lamonica collects the pass. Sebastiano Lamonica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. Danilo De Sole gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
61.24
Sebastiao Valente hits a low pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Zimmert. Robert Zimmert knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiano Lamonica.
65.13
David Circello hacks Carmelo Bellucci from behind! The referee brings David Circello to one side and gives him a warning! Carmelo Bellucci stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.08
Cesare Breda advances with the ball. Cesare Breda flicks a high pass forward. Giulio Buso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giulio Buso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Tobiassen.
69.12
Paul Booth makes a simple pass to David Circello. David Circello shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
72.49
Riccardo Ferrari surges forward with the ball. Riccardo Ferrari knocks in a cross ball towards Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
73.12
Alfonso Montella passes the ball forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.46
David Circello clumsily knocks into Alfonso Montella. David Circello is shown the yellow card! Alfonso Montella gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.57
Alfonso Montella threads the ball through to Carmelo Bellucci. Carmelo Bellucci knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
87.13
Carmelo Bellucci flicks a high ball forward to Robert Zimmert who takes it down. Robert Zimmert lofts in a cross ball towards Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stefano Franceschetti picks it out of the air!
90.00
Giulio Buso clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Valente. Giulio Buso is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
24.1%
42.2%
33.7%
Scorers
Rui Ribeiro 12 Neil Hurst 23, 40 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Hurst of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
1. | Danilo De Sole (GK) | 6 | |
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) | 7 | |
8. | Neil Hurst (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
9. | Rui Ribeiro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Sjaak Nieuwenburg (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Robert Zimmert (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Martin Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Philippe Artes (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Stefano Franceschetti (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Flavio Damiani (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Giuseppe Bertotto (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Sebastiano Lamonica (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Cesare Breda (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Guido Baiano (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Riccardo Ferrari (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Michelangelo Passoni (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gionatha Negro (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Paul Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Giulio Buso (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Aimo Brighi (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Filipe Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | David Circello (MID) | ![]() | 5 |