Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Salernitana. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salernitana appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.
0.00
0-0Salernitana start the match!
3.55
0-0Ivone Ruscitti hacks Rocco R. Zorzi from behind! The referee brings Ivone Ruscitti to one side and gives him a warning! Rocco R. Zorzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.49
0-0Duccio Serena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Campos. Jose Fortes Campos makes a simple pass to Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri advances inside the box! Ruggero Alfieri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Fernando Tapia is on top of it.
12.30
Adolfo Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa connects with a diving header. Giovanni M. De Vezze comfortably picks it out of the air!
20.14
0-0Rocco R. Zorzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Mendez. Adolfo Mendez makes a simple pass to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.02
Richard Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Alassandro Nesta. Alassandro Nesta knocks the ball forward to Ruggero Alfieri. Ruggero Alfieri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
33.59
0-0Riccardo Birindelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Campos. Jose Fortes Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Florian Cois. Florian Cois runs straight at the defence! Florian Cois side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
36.43
Diogo Marques makes a probing pass to Florian Cois. Florian Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.00
Richard Woodcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Campos. Jose Fortes Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Florian Cois. Florian Cois whips in a cross ball towards Ivone Ruscitti. Ivone Ruscitti flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Fernando Tapia. Excellent save.
39.31
Ian Yáñez plays the ball forward to Michel Koutouan. Michel Koutouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Batty.
40.52
Patrick Zambernardi knocks the ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Woodcock.
42.46
Riccardo Birindelli flicks a high pass forward to Alassandro Nesta who brings the ball under control. Alassandro Nesta advances with the ball. Alassandro Nesta whips in a cross ball towards Florian Cois. With a superhuman jump, Florian Cois connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.03
Michel Koutouan advances with the ball. Michel Koutouan lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but Giovanni M. De Vezze reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Salernitana also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cagliari kick off!
49.51
Rocco R. Zorzi flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Mendez who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Mendez passes the ball forward to Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.44
0-0Adolfo Mendez catches Diogo Marques on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Marques runs off the knock.
57.42
1-0Ian Yáñez threads the ball through to Michel Koutouan. Michel Koutouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.15
1-0Cagliari have made a substitution with Abubakari Hansma replacing Enrico Correa .
69.08
Adolfo Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Giovanni M. De Vezze.
70.29
1-0Patrick Zambernardi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Rocco R. Zorzi takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Riccardo Birindelli.
71.13
Ian Yáñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Koutouan. Michel Koutouan flicks a high pass forward. Abubakari Hansma collects the pass. Abubakari Hansma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.20
Philipp Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.06
Patrick Zambernardi threads the ball through to Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duccio Serena.
78.45
Adolfo Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Abubakari Hansma. Abubakari Hansma shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.54
Rocco R. Zorzi breaks forward. Rocco R. Zorzi flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Alves collects the pass. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vasco Alves 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Tapia (GK)
7
2. Ian Yáñez (DEF)
6
3. Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
4. Rocco R. Zorzi (DEF)
8
5. Abel Bento (MID)
6
6. Michel Koutouan (MID)
7
7. Adolfo Mendez (MID)
7
8. Patrick Zambernardi (MID)
6
9. Antonio Jesus (ATT)
7
10. Enrico Correa (ATT)
6
11. Vasco Alves (ATT)
9
12. Michael Stone (DEF)
0
13. Garry Gemmill (MID)
0
14. Abubakari Hansma (ATT)
6
1. Giovanni M. De Vezze (GK)
8
2. Riccardo Birindelli (DEF)
6
3. Richard Woodcock (DEF)
6
4. Duccio Serena (DEF)
6
5. Clive Batty (DEF)
6
6. Diogo Marques (MID)
6
7. Jose Fortes Campos (MID)
6
8. Alassandro Nesta (MID)
7
9. Ruggero Alfieri (ATT)
7
10. Ivone Ruscitti (ATT)
6
11. Florian Cois (ATT)
6
12. Jonathan Cassano (GK)
0
13. Tjalle Bisseling (GK)
0
14. Markus Heiser (ATT)
0