Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at San Siro where AC Milan play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Bressan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AC Milan and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Thomas Bressan.
0.00
Cagliari start the match!
9.38
Fritz Zitelli knocks the ball forward to Des Beagrie. Des Beagrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli plays a one-two with Erwin Van Dijk and rushes in on goal... Giovanni M. Di Napoli strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
12.27
Showing composure, Alec Davidson plays the ball forward to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli whips in a cross ball towards Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Yves-A. Crucet with no chance!! Goal for AC Milan!
16.03
Gavin Upson threads a neat ball through to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano plays a sublime one-two with Gary Gallacher and races in on goal... Carlos Lozano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.02
Paquito Costa makes a probing pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano passes the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.26
Terry Ball clumsily knocks into Manfred Gschweidl. Terry Ball is shown the yellow card! Manfred Gschweidl stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.43
Paquito Costa sees a break and surges forward. Paquito Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Houssin Sinouh manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.54
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Van Dijk collects the pass. Erwin Van Dijk shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
27.52
Andrez Vignaroli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Röhlig. Leon Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Carlos Lozano provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.23
Erwin Van Dijk barges into Andrez Vignaroli. The referee calls over Erwin Van Dijk and shows him a yellow card! Andrez Vignaroli stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.44
Leon Röhlig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano skips past Tonci Seric! Carlos Lozano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
34.24
Leon Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Gary Gallacher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.02
Terry Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos makes a probing pass between the defence to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gary Gallacher!
39.19
Matt Greig clumsily knocks into Carlos Lozano. Matt Greig is warned by the referee! Carlos Lozano runs off the knock.
42.02
Hakan Türkyilmaz clumsily knocks into Maurits Jacobs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurits Jacobs grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Milan appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan kick off!
47.17
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Upson stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Upson cuts inside the box! Gavin Upson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.51
Franceco Abbruscato flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Di Napoli controls it well on his chest. Giovanni M. Di Napoli shoots from distance but is denied by Yves-A. Crucet. Excellent save.
49.49
Matt Greig threads the ball through to Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli heads the ball goalwards but Yves-A. Crucet reads it well. Excellent save!
54.03
Hakan Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Gschweidl holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfred Gschweidl whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.17
Tonci Seric sees space and advances. With a delightful solo run, Tonci Seric stretches the opposition's defence. Tonci Seric plays a one-two with Manfred Gschweidl and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Tonci Seric provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
59.24
Fritz Zitelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson hits a low pass to Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli skips past Terry Ball! Giovanni M. Di Napoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Yves-A. Crucet. Excellent save.
60.29
Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Quaresma replacing Terry Ball and Michel Frijters replacing Gary Gallacher .
61.31
Paquito Costa threads a neat ball through to Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters plays a quick one-two with Carlos Lozano and rushes in on goal... Michel Frijters makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Fritz Zitelli.
66.47
Alec Davidson threads the ball through to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl runs straight at the defence! Manfred Gschweidl tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Yves-A. Crucet!
67.07
Leon Röhlig sees Gabriel Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Santos plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Lozano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gabriel Santos takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.16
Ruben Quaresma makes a probing pass to Gavin Upson. Gavin Upson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Lozano but he's offside!
73.33
Leon Röhlig chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano skips past Fritz Zitelli! Fritz Zitelli catches Carlos Lozano on the ankles. Carlos Lozano appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.36
AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Pier G. Soligo replacing Fritz Zitelli, Gavin Rae replacing Hakan Türkyilmaz and Gavin McGrory replacing Manfred Gschweidl .Cagliari have made a substitution with Niccolo Maddison replacing Gavin Upson .
81.07
Maurits Jacobs flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Santos who brings the ball neatly under control. Gabriel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.41
Alec Davidson catches Niccolo Maddison on the ankles. Alec Davidson is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Maddison runs off the knock.
85.53
Henk Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Leon Röhlig who brings the ball under control. Leon Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Gabriel Santos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Houssin Sinouh, sees it late!! Goal for Cagliari!
89.05
Maurits Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Carlos Lozano. Tonci Seric clumsily knocks into Carlos Lozano. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
Des Beagrie makes a probing pass to Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk whips in a cross ball towards Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli beats his man to it with a header. Yves-A. Crucet is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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
| Erwin Van Dijk 12 Giovanni M. Di Napoli 54, 90 | Gary Gallacher 36 Gabriel Santos 67, 86 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giovanni M. Di Napoli of AC Milan |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Houssin Sinouh (GK)
6
2. Fritz Zitelli (DEF)
6
3. Tonci Seric (DEF)
6
4. Matt Greig (DEF)
6
5. Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
6
6. Alec Davidson (MID)
6
7. Des Beagrie (MID)
6
8. Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID)
6
9. Manfred Gschweidl (ATT)
6
10. Erwin Van Dijk (ATT)
7
11. Giovanni M. Di Napoli (ATT)
9
12. Pier G. Soligo (DEF)
6
13. Gavin Rae (MID)
6
14. Gavin McGrory (ATT)
6
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
7
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
5
3. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
4. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
6
6. Leon Röhlig (MID)
7
7. Paquito Costa (MID)
6
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
6
9. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
7
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
7
11. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
9
12. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
13. Niccolo Maddison (MID)
6
14. Michel Frijters (ATT)
6

















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