Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 9,851 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cagliari get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Dino Melis clumsily knocks into Nico Schumacher. The referee calls over Dino Melis and warns him to calm down! Nico Schumacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.03
0-0Colin Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Marsala. Gianfranco Marsala makes a simple pass to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso whips in a cross ball towards Dino Melis. Dino Melis heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.41
0-0Nico Schumacher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Campolonghi. Emiliano Campolonghi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Gonnella who gathers it comfortably.
16.22
Emiliano Campolonghi threads the ball through to Paolo Caracciolo. Paolo Caracciolo goes all the way! Paolo Caracciolo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.23
Gabriele Branca comes in with a late challenge on Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gabriele Branca is warned by the referee! Gennaro Ivan Marsala hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.02
Max De Gasperi threads the ball through to Paolo Caracciolo. Paolo Caracciolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Gonnella who gathers it comfortably.
26.53
0-0Nico Schumacher threads the ball through to Emiliano Campolonghi. Emiliano Campolonghi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Caracciolo. Paolo Caracciolo shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Daniele Gonnella manages to gather it comfortably.
27.22
0-0Gennaro Ivan Calderoni hacks Danilo Musso from behind! Gennaro Ivan Calderoni is warned by the referee! Danilo Musso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.29
Emiliano Campolonghi brings the ball forward. Emiliano Campolonghi knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Caracciolo. Paolo Caracciolo heads the ball goalwards but somehow Daniele Gonnella manages to keep it out.
38.26
Samuele De Patre threads the ball through to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.37
0-1Nunzio Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dino Melis. Dino Melis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Fiorentina kick off!
47.54
Tijani Kostwinder passes the ball forward to Danilo Musso. Danilo Musso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.37
0-1Cagliari are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fiorentina's defence.
75.29
Mirco Pinato makes a beautiful solo run. Mirco Pinato lofts in a cross ball towards Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.36
Adam Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Marsala. Gianfranco Marsala takes it forward alone. Gianfranco Marsala lofts in a cross ball towards Dino Melis. Dino Melis heads the ball goalwards. Mauricio Vignaroli easily smothers it.
89.36
Gianfranco Marsala makes a probing pass to Dino Melis. Dino Melis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Vignaroli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
21.3%
53.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Dino Melis 44 |