Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 8,891 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cagliari and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Cagliari and AC Monza are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0AC Monza kick off the first half!
3.25
0-0Steve Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Borriello. Samuele Borriello knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.49
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.32
0-0Alessio Di Sole passes the ball forward to Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.34
Gian Matteo Di Salvatore chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tonci Boban.
20.41
1-0Benoit Corallo sees space and advances. Benoit Corallo whips in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.57
Alessio Di Sole threads the ball through to Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aladino Circello.
30.39
Cagliari are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AC Monza's defence.
34.44
1-0Youssouf Mane knocks the ball to his team mate, Donato Tommasi. Donato Tommasi advances with the ball. Donato Tommasi plays a perfect one-two with Gabriele Buriani and rushes in on goal... Donato Tommasi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Giampiero Rampulla!
39.53
1-0Donato Tommasi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Borriello. Samuele Borriello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Buriani but he's offside!
40.23
Mirco Pinato surges forward with the ball. Mirco Pinato plays a perfect one-two with Gianluigi Rustico and rushes in on goal... Mirco Pinato cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but David Grimandi is on top of it.
42.03
Alessio Di Sole knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico goes all the way! Gianluigi Rustico cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow David Grimandi manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Cagliari kick off!
49.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.38
Donato Tommasi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Borriello. Samuele Borriello connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.04
Mirco Pinato kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluigi Rustico. Gianluigi Rustico finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.27
Youssouf Mane threads the ball through to Steve Ball. Steve Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Buriani. Gabriele Buriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.45
Gabriele Nesta knocks the ball forward to Samuele Borriello. Samuele Borriello goes all the way! Samuele Borriello tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
90.00
Donato Tommasi takes it forward alone. Donato Tommasi goes all the way! Donato Tommasi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
26.1%
52.2%
21.7%
Scorers