Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadion Tombolato where Cittadella play Cagliari in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cittadella are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pietro Nervo.
0.00
0-0Cagliari kick off!
4.01
0-0Fabio Porchia flicks a high pass forward to David Gren who brings the ball under control. David Gren lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan knocks the ball goalwards with his head but David Huckerby is on top of it.
6.43
0-0With fabulous vision, Ottavio Grassadonia picks a pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Strachan but he's offside!
10.02
Kaleva Sinkonen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gren. David Gren tries a spectacular long range effort but David Huckerby is on top of it.
14.30
0-0Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a simple pass to David Gren. David Gren knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.51
Tomas Fabbri pushes up the pitch. Tomas Fabbri threads a neat ball through to Alex Colonnello. Alex Colonnello knocks in a cross ball towards Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen whips the ball goalwards with his head. David Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.03
Tomas Fabbri flicks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaac Green but the linesman indicates offside!
22.35
0-1With some swift thinking, Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen skips past Alberto Martins! Kaleva Sinkonen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
26.18
0-1Kaleva Sinkonen catches Brian Davis on the ankles. Kaleva Sinkonen is shown the yellow card! Brian Davis runs off the knock.
28.07
Fabio Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia plays a one-two with Isaac Green and advances towards the goal... Ottavio Grassadonia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by David Huckerby.
29.50
0-1Ottavio Grassadonia takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Liam Falsini. Liam Falsini chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Lucian Mircea chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
30.35
0-1Brian Davis knocks the ball forward to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Dickov.
33.34
Alberto Martins flicks a high ball forward to Tim Newton who takes it down. Tim Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Liam Falsini.
40.13
Tomas Fabbri barges into Umberto Urso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Umberto Urso runs off the knock.
42.36
Aaron Perry flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Veronese collects the pass. Gennaro Veronese plays the ball forward to Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso edges inside the box! Umberto Urso shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.12
0-1Alberto Martins barges into Tomas Fabbri. The referee warns Alberto Martins to calm down! Tomas Fabbri stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Porchia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Porchia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from distance. David Huckerby gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cittadella appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cittadella players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cittadella kick off and get the second half underway!
51.28
0-1Brian Davis hacks David Strachan from behind! Brian Davis is shown the yellow card! David Strachan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.50
Tomas Fabbri surges forward with the ball. Tomas Fabbri plays a one-two with Kaleva Sinkonen and advances towards the goal... Tomas Fabbri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.09
Aaron Perry threads the ball through to Lennart Weigel. Lennart Weigel knocks in a cross ball towards Umberto Urso. Umberto Urso beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
65.00
Gennaro Veronese comes in with a late challenge on Isaac Green. The referee brings Gennaro Veronese to one side and gives him a warning! Isaac Green runs off the knock.
67.26
Liam Falsini threads a neat ball through to David Strachan. David Strachan tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.37
Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high ball forward to David Strachan who takes it down. David Strachan plays a one-two with Ottavio Grassadonia and advances towards the goal... David Strachan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow David Huckerby manages to keep it out.
72.29
Isaac Green hacks Brian Davis from behind! Isaac Green is given a warning by the referee! Brian Davis stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.49
Umberto Urso barges into Kaleva Sinkonen. The referee calls over Umberto Urso and shows him a yellow card! Kaleva Sinkonen stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.21
Liam Falsini darts forward. Liam Falsini passes the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.10
0-1Cittadella have made 3 substitutions with Garcia Duque Giampieretti replacing Gabriele Lasalandra, Eric Addo replacing Lennart Weigel and Damiano Conti replacing Umberto Urso .
83.28
Tim Newton flicks the ball to his team mate, Damiano Conti. Damiano Conti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.59
0-1Cagliari are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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. David Huckerby (GK)
9
2. Lucian Mircea (DEF)
6
3. Brian Davis (DEF)
5
4. Aaron Perry (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Gennaro Veronese (MID)
6
7. Tim Newton (MID)
6
8. Alberto Martins (MID)
6
9. Gabriele Lasalandra (MID)
6
10. Umberto Urso (ATT)
6
11. Lennart Weigel (ATT)
6
12. Garcia Duque Giampieretti (GK)
6
13. Eric Addo (ATT)
6
14. Damiano Conti (ATT)
6
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
6
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
7
3. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
7
4. Liam Falsini (DEF)
7
5. Alex Colonnello (MID)
6
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
9
7. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
7
8. Fabio Porchia (MID)
7
9. Isaac Green (ATT)
5
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. David Gren (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
0
13. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
0
14. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
0