Match Report


CosenzaCosenza     CagliariCagliari
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gionatha PanucciG. Panucci68
G
1
G
62Simone FranceschettiS. Franceschetti
Michele MartinoM. Martino70
D
2
D
60Morgan PellegriniM. Pellegrini
Giulio MandelliG. Mandelli67
D
3
D
57Dominic HansenD. Hansen
Arnauld Di MatteoA. Di Matteo63
D
4captain
D
56Pierpaolo MalusciP. Malusci
Oscar Jr. ZolaO. Zola62
D
5
M
63Antonino ManzoA. Manzo
Stefan MorfeoS. Morfeo67
M
6
M
61Pasquale ZauliP. Zauli
Guido BeninG. Benin59
M
captain7
M
60Trevor ThatcherT. Thatcher
Craig LiddellC. Liddell70
A
8
M
56Nunzio SerenaN. Serena
Cristian MignaniC. Mignani69
A
9
A
73Garcia Duque PinnaG. Pinna
Massimiliano PaganoM. Pagano64
A
10
A
62Datti Mohamed BrianoD. Briano
Gianfranco CenturioniG. Centurioni56
A
11
A
52Carlton WalkerC. Walker
 
Samuele ItalianoS. Italiano61
D
12
G
57Vincenzo CorradiV. Corradi
Kai MüllerK. Müller60
G
13
G
56Arturo RuizA. Ruiz
Tiziano ParisiT. Parisi59
M
14
D
55Adrian SturridgeA. Sturridge

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at San Vito where Cosenza play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 9,177 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cosenza are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Maresca.


0.00
Cagliari start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
Giulio Mandelli sees Guido Benin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guido Benin sees Craig Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Liddell shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
3.22
Michele Martino catches Trevor Thatcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Michele Martino and warns him to calm down! Trevor Thatcher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.23
Guido Benin sees a break and surges forward. Guido Benin lofts in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.27
Guido Benin clumsily knocks into Trevor Thatcher. Guido Benin is shown the yellow card! Trevor Thatcher runs off the knock.
16.21
Trevor Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker makes a convincing header. Gionatha Panucci manages to gather it comfortably.
18.19
Antonino Manzo threads the ball through to Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Pinna. Garcia Duque Pinna knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.51
Stefan Morfeo barges into Nunzio Serena. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nunzio Serena grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.43
Guido Benin flicks a high pass forward. Cristian Mignani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristian Mignani lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni connects with a diving header. Superb reactions from Simone Franceschetti. What a save!
30.20
Nunzio Serena threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.40
Giulio Mandelli makes a simple pass to Guido Benin. With a delightful solo run, Guido Benin stretches the opposition's defence. Guido Benin makes a great pass forward. Cristian Mignani runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.28
Guido Benin kicks a strong pass forward to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani shoots from distance but is denied by Simone Franceschetti. Excellent save.
36.24
Stefan Morfeo chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
38.59
Dominic Hansen sees Antonino Manzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Antonino Manzo plays the ball forward to Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker whips in a cross ball towards Garcia Duque Pinna. Garcia Duque Pinna flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.23
Nunzio Serena hits a low pass to Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano cuts inside the box! Datti Mohamed Briano takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gionatha Panucci with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cosenza kicking off!
47.22
Guido Benin threads the ball through to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Centurioni who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Gianfranco Centurioni provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
48.45
Showing composure, Guido Benin picks a pass forward to Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani rushes past Dominic Hansen! Cristian Mignani cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.41
Pasquale Zauli flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Walker controls it well on his chest. Carlton Walker finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gionatha Panucci manages to gather it easily.
54.11
Guido Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni beats his man to it with a header. Wonderful reactions from Simone Franceschetti keeps it out!
57.16
Dominic Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pasquale Zauli. Pasquale Zauli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arnauld Di Matteo.
59.23
With some swift thinking, Guido Benin plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni cuts inside the box! Gianfranco Centurioni tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
60.48
Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Vincenzo Corradi replacing Simone Franceschetti, Arturo Ruiz replacing Morgan Pellegrini and Adrian Sturridge replacing Nunzio Serena .
61.55
Guido Benin knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni chips the ball to his team mate, Cristian Mignani. Cristian Mignani strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.22
Pasquale Zauli sees Carlton Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Walker whips in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.24
Guido Benin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell plays a one-two with Massimiliano Pagano and advances towards the goal... Craig Liddell cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.44
Trevor Thatcher flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Walker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
75.34
Antonino Manzo flicks a high pass forward. Datti Mohamed Briano controls it well on his chest. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Jr. Zola.
77.17
Trevor Thatcher takes it forward alone. Trevor Thatcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Panucci who gathers it comfortably.
78.09
Dominic Hansen hacks Craig Liddell from behind! The referee brings Dominic Hansen to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Liddell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
Stefan Morfeo hits a low pass to Craig Liddell. Craig Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
84.30
Trevor Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garcia Duque Pinna. Garcia Duque Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gionatha Panucci who gathers it comfortably.
89.31
Stefan Morfeo makes a simple pass to Massimiliano Pagano. Massimiliano Pagano lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Centurioni. Gianfranco Centurioni whips the ball goalwards with his head. Vincenzo Corradi comfortably picks it out of the air!
90.00
Stefan Morfeo catches Adrian Sturridge on the ankles. The referee brings Stefan Morfeo to one side and gives him a warning! Adrian Sturridge grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cosenza

Cagliari
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
23.7%
47.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Massimiliano Pagano 9
Cristian Mignani 48
Craig Liddell 65
Garcia Duque Pinna 18, 39
Datti Mohamed Briano 42, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Briano of Cagliari

Match Ratings