Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Unione Sportiva Livorno. A crowd of 9,220 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cagliari and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Cagliari and Unione Sportiva Livorno are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Unione Sportiva Livorno kick off the first half!
4.41
0-0Mirco Pinato deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Andres Del Sol!
8.21
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.21
Unione Sportiva Livorno are easily keeping Cagliari at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
12.15
0-0Robbie Cottee knocks the ball forward to Giacomo Volpi. Giacomo Volpi knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.47
0-0Benoit Corallo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.15
Benoit Corallo kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.19
1-0Mirco Pinato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.47
Isaiah Gerrard flicks the ball to his team mate, Alessio Di Sole. Alessio Di Sole threads the ball through to Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala goes all the way! Gennaro Ivan Marsala rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Andres Del Sol has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.39
2-0Tonino Di Bari catches Benoit Corallo on the ankles. Tonino Di Bari is given a warning by the referee! Benoit Corallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Cagliari kick off!
48.05
Isaiah Gerrard advances with the ball. Isaiah Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
57.01
Alessio Di Sole sees a break and surges forward. Alessio Di Sole plays a perfect one-two with Gianluigi Rustico and rushes in on goal... Alessio Di Sole makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Andres Del Sol.
59.55
Alessio Di Sole knocks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala goes all the way! Gennaro Ivan Marsala tries a spectacular strike. Andres Del Sol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.48
Unione Sportiva Livorno are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Cagliari's defence.
71.03
Mirco Pinato chips the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Marsala. Gennaro Ivan Marsala tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.50
Giacomo Volpi makes a simple pass to Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.40
Dominique de Vos makes a probing pass to Dietmar Köpke. Dietmar Köpke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giorgio Garavelli. Giorgio Garavelli lofts in a cross ball towards Donato Scarpa. Donato Scarpa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.35
3-1Juri Pergolizzi comes in with a late challenge on Benoit Corallo. The referee calls over Juri Pergolizzi and shows him a yellow card! Benoit Corallo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
21.9%
53.4%
24.7%
Scorers
| Gianluigi Rustico 32 Gennaro Ivan Marsala 36, 60 | Donato Scarpa 78 |