Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Roma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Roma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lamberto Casale.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Roma kicking off!
10.41
0-0Thijs Hupkes hacks Mustapha Machlas from behind! Thijs Hupkes is shown the yellow card! Mustapha Machlas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.25
0-0Jose E. Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Ponzo. Fabian N. Ponzo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.02
Rodrigo Veloso knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Maddison. Niccolo Maddison plays the ball forward to Paul James. Paul James cuts inside the box! Paul James tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.58
1-0Alessandro Buso flicks a high ball forward to Harris Timmer who takes it down. Harris Timmer makes a defence splitting pass to Paul James. Paul James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.37
Erwin Van Ede chips the ball to his team mate, Paul James. Paul James knocks the ball forward, putting Michel Frijters through on goal. Michel Frijters shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Michel Frijters scores for Cagliari!!
30.49
2-0Cagliari are in full control of this game.
36.57
Matjaz Bianchi sees space and advances. Matjaz Bianchi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
40.30
2-0Alessandro Buso sees space and advances. Alessandro Buso whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tommaso Doni gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
44.04
Jose Sanz darts forward. Jose Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Jose E. Pancaro flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ponzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Ponzo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
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. Roma 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!
48.22
Ferdi Dudilica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Buso. Alessandro Buso flicks a high ball forward to Paul James who takes it down. Paul James lofts in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Tommaso Doni.
60.50
2-0Cagliari have made a substitution with Gary Gallacher replacing Michel Frijters .Roma have made a substitution with Ellery Koning replacing Thijs Hupkes .
63.07
Alessandro Buso knocks the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.21
2-0Jose E. Pancaro catches Niccolo Maddison on the ankles. The referee warns Jose E. Pancaro to calm down! Niccolo Maddison stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.55
Showing composure, Ferdi Dudilica plays the ball forward to Mustapha Machlas. Mustapha Machlas knocks the ball to his team mate, Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher flicks the ball with his head but Tommaso Doni is on top of it.
71.32
Ferdi Dudilica kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Buso. Alessandro Buso sees Harris Timmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harris Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Paul James. Paul James makes a convincing header. Solid save from Tommaso Doni.
72.30
Niccolo Maddison threads the ball through to Paul James. Paul James makes a simple pass, allowing Harris Timmer to run into the box. Harris Timmer rockets a shot on goal but Tommaso Doni is on top of it.
77.34
Cagliari have made a substitution with Gialuca Ventura replacing Mustapha Machlas .
78.41
Erwin Van Ede darts forward. Erwin Van Ede tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
83.11
Jose E. Pancaro hits a low pass to Cataldo Cesaretti. Cataldo Cesaretti knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Lupatelli. Amedeo Lupatelli rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
85.09
Gialuca Ventura sees Gary Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Alessandro Buso hits a low pass to Paul James. Paul James advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Paul James provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
6
2. Ferdi Dudilica (DEF)
6
3. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Veloso (DEF)
6
5. Erwin Van Ede (MID)
6
6. Alessandro Buso (MID)
7
7. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
6
8. Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
9. Michel Frijters (ATT)
7
10. Harris Timmer (ATT)
9
11. Paul James (ATT)
9
12. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
0
13. Gialuca Ventura (MID)
6
14. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
1. Tommaso Doni (GK)
7
2. Carmine Belleri (DEF)
6
3. Raul Campolonghi (DEF)
6
4. Gianluca Siroti (DEF)
6
5. Matjaz Bianchi (DEF)
6
6. Jose E. Pancaro (MID)
6
7. Thijs Hupkes (MID)
5
8. Jose Sanz (MID)
6
9. Amedeo Lupatelli (ATT)
6
10. Cataldo Cesaretti (ATT)
6
11. Fabian N. Ponzo (ATT)
6
12. Ferdi Opschoor (MID)
0
13. Ellery Koning (ATT)
6
14. Elvis Sesia (GK)
0