Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 9,406 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francesco Foggia.


0.00
Cagliari start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.55
Fadel Diasalmeida surges forward with the ball. Fadel Diasalmeida threads the ball through to Luciano Milanese. Luciano Milanese plays a one-two with Guglielmo Delpiano and advances towards the goal... Luciano Milanese cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.49
Gabriele Casazza makes a probing pass to Jan Behrens. Jan Behrens sees Piero Panucci in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Piero Panucci knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Milanese. Luciano Milanese powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.44
Morgan Pellegrini makes a simple pass to Trevor Thatcher. With vision, Trevor Thatcher plays the ball forward to Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.33
Fadel Diasalmeida makes a run forward as Giampiero Soligo takes the throw-in. Fadel Diasalmeida skillfully chests the ball down. Fadel Diasalmeida advances with the ball. Fadel Diasalmeida makes a simple pass to Piero Panucci. Piero Panucci knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Delpiano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.34
Nunzio Serena threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.05
Antonino Manzo chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampiero Soligo.
16.55
Fadel Diasalmeida knocks the ball forward to Jan Behrens. Jan Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Piero Panucci collects the pass. Piero Panucci knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dominic Hansen is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
18.18
Giampiero Soligo sees space and advances. Giampiero Soligo flicks a high pass forward. Piero Panucci controls it well on his chest. Piero Panucci knocks in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
20.48
Dominic Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Thatcher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Thatcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
21.37
Fadel Diasalmeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Behrens. With a delightful solo run, Jan Behrens stretches the opposition's defence. Jan Behrens plays a one-two with Piero Panucci and advances towards the goal... Jan Behrens tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Simone Franceschetti has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.24
Pierpaolo Malusci kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Serena. With imagination, Nunzio Serena laces a weighted ball forward to Garcia Duque Pinna. Garcia Duque Pinna knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
26.49
Giampiero Soligo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Behrens. Jan Behrens sees Luciano Milanese in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luciano Milanese knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guglielmo Delpiano is offside!
27.32
Nunzio Serena knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Valentino Sibilano smothers it!
28.43
Inter Milan are dictating the run of play here today.
36.41
Edoardo Schwoch comes in with a late challenge on Garcia Duque Pinna. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garcia Duque Pinna grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.54
Pierpaolo Malusci threads a neat ball through to Trevor Thatcher. Trevor Thatcher sees Garcia Duque Pinna in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garcia Duque Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampiero Soligo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Inter Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Inter Milan kick off!
48.20
Eusebio Isolini knocks the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Sibilano who gathers it comfortably.
51.41
Riccardo Sadotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Delpiano. Guglielmo Delpiano tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.20
Riccardo Sadotti sees Guglielmo Delpiano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guglielmo Delpiano makes a simple pass, allowing Luciano Milanese to run into the box. Some good footwork from Luciano Milanese provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.50
Edoardo Schwoch barges into Garcia Duque Pinna. Edoardo Schwoch is given a warning by the referee! Garcia Duque Pinna runs off the knock.
59.39
Giampiero Soligo sees Riccardo Sadotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Riccardo Sadotti flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Delpiano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Delpiano tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
60.35
Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Vincenzo Corradi replacing Simone Franceschetti, Arturo Ruiz replacing Morgan Pellegrini and Adrian Sturridge replacing Eusebio Isolini .
66.56
Pierpaolo Malusci flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Thatcher who takes it down. Trevor Thatcher hits a low pass to Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.51
Jan Behrens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jan Behrens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.37
Dominic Hansen hacks Jan Behrens from behind! The referee warns Dominic Hansen to calm down! Jan Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.28
Gabriele Casazza flicks a high pass forward. Tiziano Garavelli controls it well on his chest. Tiziano Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Panucci. Piero Panucci edges inside the box! Piero Panucci comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
78.53
Riccardo Sadotti makes a probing pass to Luciano Milanese. With some swift thinking, Luciano Milanese plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Delpiano who has made a great run into the box. Guglielmo Delpiano takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vincenzo Corradi with no chance!! Goal for Inter Milan!
81.52
Giampiero Soligo threads a neat ball through to Jan Behrens. Jan Behrens threads the ball through to Luciano Milanese. Luciano Milanese tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.37
Trevor Thatcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Trevor Thatcher shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.07
Nunzio Serena flicks a high pass forward. Garcia Duque Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Garcia Duque Pinna whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Walker. Carlton Walker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valentino Sibilano with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
87.40
Trevor Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fadel Diasalmeida.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan Behrens of Inter Milan