Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and AC Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and AC Milan are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
0.00
0-0AC Milan start the match!
4.05
0-0Henk Van Gobbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Mustapha Machlas. Mustapha Machlas kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Gabriel Santos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Fritz Zitelli's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
5.31
0-0Mustapha Machlas takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alessandro Buso is dispossessed by a tackle from Tonci Seric.
6.15
0-0Alec Davidson takes a quick throw-in. Hakan Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk threads the ball through to Manfred Gschweidl but he's offside!
8.22
0-0Alessandro Buso hacks Dominic White from behind! Alessandro Buso is shown the yellow card! Dominic White stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.10
0-0Matt Greig hits it upfield. Giovanni M. Di Napoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.06
0-0Alessandro Buso catches Alec Davidson on the ankles. The referee brings Alessandro Buso to one side and gives him a warning! Alec Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.44
0-0Fritz Zitelli makes a strong solo run forward. Fritz Zitelli sees space and advances. Fritz Zitelli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henk Van Gobbel.
18.53
Mustapha Machlas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.26
Alec Davidson flicks a high pass forward. Manfred Gschweidl controls it well on his chest. Manfred Gschweidl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Crucet who gathers it comfortably.
24.18
Gabriel Santos catches Tonci Seric on the ankles. The referee calls over Gabriel Santos and shows him a yellow card! Tonci Seric hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.00
0-0Mustapha Machlas flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Santos who takes it down. Gabriel Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
28.49
Alec Davidson hacks Alessandro Buso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Buso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.56
Fritz Zitelli flicks a high ball forward to Franceco Abbruscato who takes it down. Franceco Abbruscato takes it forward alone. Franceco Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl rockets a shot on goal. Yves-A. Crucet gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
34.11
0-0From the throw-in, Terry Ball picks out Henk Van Gobbel. Henk Van Gobbel takes it forward alone. Henk Van Gobbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano runs straight at the defence! Tonci Seric hacks Carlos Lozano from behind! Penalty not given!!
36.55
Franceco Abbruscato flicks a high pass forward. Giovanni M. Di Napoli collects the pass. Giovanni M. Di Napoli shoots from distance. Yves-A. Crucet effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
Mustapha Machlas threads a neat ball through to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. AC Milan appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
Cagliari start the second half!
47.17
0-0Gabriel Santos hacks Tonci Seric from behind! The referee warns Gabriel Santos to calm down! Tonci Seric gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.05
0-1Alec Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.59
Alec Davidson comes in with a late challenge on Mustapha Machlas. The referee brings Alec Davidson to one side and gives him a warning! Mustapha Machlas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.56
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni M. Di Napoli who brings the ball under control. Giovanni M. Di Napoli knocks in a cross ball towards Erwin Van Dijk. Erwin Van Dijk is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Yves-A. Crucet reads it well. Excellent keeping!
59.40
Mustapha Machlas barges into Dominic White. The referee calls over Mustapha Machlas and shows him a yellow card! Dominic White stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.44
0-1Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Marc Helmer replacing Gavin Upson and Harris Timmer replacing Carlos Lozano .AC Milan have made 3 substitutions with Pier G. Soligo replacing Matt Greig, Des Beagrie replacing Dominic White and Gavin McGrory replacing Manfred Gschweidl .
63.23
Terry Ball clumsily knocks into Gavin McGrory. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin McGrory carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.11
Pier G. Soligo catches Gary Gallacher on the ankles. Pier G. Soligo is shown the yellow card! Gary Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.10
Henk Van Gobbel takes the throw-in. Andrez Vignaroli passes the ball forward to Marc Helmer. Marc Helmer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Houssin Sinouh easily gets down and covers it.
75.52
Alessandro Buso flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.26
Andrez Vignaroli darts forward. Andrez Vignaroli hits a low pass to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher makes a probing pass to Harris Timmer but he's offside!
87.39
1-1This is turning out to be a dirty game. There will be a few bruised and battered players at the end of this.
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
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Scorers
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. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
7
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
5
3. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
7
4. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
7
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
6
6. Alessandro Buso (MID)
5
7. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
6
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
6
9. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
8
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
6
11. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
7
12. Rodrigo Veloso (DEF)
0
13. Marc Helmer (MID)
6
14. Harris Timmer (ATT)
6
1. Houssin Sinouh (GK)
7
2. Fritz Zitelli (DEF)
8
3. Tonci Seric (DEF)
7
4. Matt Greig (DEF)
6
5. Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
7
6. Alec Davidson (MID)
6
7. Dominic White (MID)
6
8. Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID)
6
9. Manfred Gschweidl (ATT)
6
10. Erwin Van Dijk (ATT)
6
11. Giovanni M. Di Napoli (ATT)
9
12. Pier G. Soligo (DEF)
5
13. Des Beagrie (MID)
6
14. Gavin McGrory (ATT)
6