Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gianfranco PantanelliG. Pantanelli62
G
1
G
65Felice Di MasiF. Di Masi
P. Gilberto CircelloP. Circello58
D
2
D
66Daniele GianelloD. Gianello
Giordano BachiniG. Bachini55
D
3
D
63Alfredo SeraoA. Serao
Oscar Jr. VolpiO. Volpi53
D
4
D
53Domenico SmojeD. Smoje
Francesco LombardoF. Lombardo52
D
5
D
50Generoso GilardinoG. Gilardino
Giacomo LantignottiG. Lantignotti68
M
6
M
50Benoit PianuB. Pianu
Aldo ManittaA. Manitta59
M
7
M
49Damiano AdamiD. Adami
Stefano De SanctisS. De Sanctis59
M
8
M
48Warren CoppingerW. Coppinger
Jose Fortes SuarezJ. Suarez53
M
9
M
47Graziano GiacchettaG. Giacchetta
Paolo PantanelliP. Pantanelli51
A
10
A
61Matt CollinsM. Collins
Callum MortonC. Morton50
A
11
A
55Eddy SusicE. Susic

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 9,773 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fiorentina and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Fiorentina kick off!
6.49
Damiano Adami makes a probing pass to Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.39
Giacomo Lantignotti kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Pantanelli. Paolo Pantanelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.53
P. Gilberto Circello passes the ball forward to Stefano De Sanctis. Stefano De Sanctis threads the ball through to Callum Morton. Callum Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Pantanelli. Paolo Pantanelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Felice Di Masi manages to keep it out.
12.26
Graziano Giacchetta makes a simple pass to Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.32
Domenico Smoje threads the ball through to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Collins. Matt Collins shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.32
Damiano Adami knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Jr. Volpi.
26.59
Damiano Adami makes a probing pass to Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic whips in a cross ball towards Matt Collins. Matt Collins heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
28.48
Damiano Adami makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.30
Benoit Pianu sees a break and surges forward. Benoit Pianu knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gianfranco Pantanelli manages to gather it comfortably.
33.37
Generoso Gilardino makes a probing pass to Warren Coppinger. Warren Coppinger makes a simple pass to Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by P. Gilberto Circello.
34.14
Warren Coppinger threads the ball through to Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic goes all the way! Eddy Susic rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.53
Giordano Bachini knocks the ball to his team mate, Aldo Manitta. Aldo Manitta advances with the ball. Aldo Manitta shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Felice Di Masi!
38.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
47.00
Matt Collins hacks Oscar Jr. Volpi from behind! The referee calls over Matt Collins and warns him to calm down! Oscar Jr. Volpi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.53
Warren Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gianfranco Pantanelli who gathers it comfortably.
53.19
Domenico Smoje threads the ball through to Damiano Adami. Damiano Adami flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.37
Benoit Pianu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddy Susic. Eddy Susic makes a probing pass to Matt Collins but he's offside!
61.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.08
Giordano Bachini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Manitta. Aldo Manitta sees a break and surges forward. Aldo Manitta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.24
Cagliari are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fiorentina's defence.
71.20
Warren Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Collins. Matt Collins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giordano Bachini.
73.54
P. Gilberto Circello deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aldo Manitta. Aldo Manitta flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Morton. Callum Morton shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.13
Eddy Susic comes in with a late challenge on Francesco Lombardo. Eddy Susic is shown the yellow card! Francesco Lombardo runs off the knock.
79.37
Aldo Manitta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Pantanelli. Paolo Pantanelli goes all the way! Paolo Pantanelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Felice Di Masi.
84.44
Warren Coppinger brings the ball forward. Warren Coppinger goes all the way! Warren Coppinger shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Warren Coppinger of Cagliari
Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

Cagliari
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
34.6%
44.9%
20.5%