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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Lecce. A crowd of 17,660 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.


0.00
Cagliari start the match!
3.43
Martin Bridges hacks Ottavio Grassadonia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.33
Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Espinal. Gian Paolo Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo powers a header at goal. Ottavio Fantini punches it away to safety.
16.47
Martin Bridges threads the ball through to Paolo Clemence. Paolo Clemence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mariano Di Giuliantonio. Mariano Di Giuliantonio shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Javier Goycochea manages to gather it comfortably.
20.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Espinal. Gian Paolo Espinal kicks a strong pass forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a probing pass between the defence to David Strachan. David Strachan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Ottavio Fantini is on top of it.
22.24
Ottavio Grassadonia makes a probing pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrio Caputo but he's offside!
28.35
Paolo Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Giuliano Bocchetti collects the pass. Giuliano Bocchetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Ball. Frank Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Dionisi.
34.13
Jimmy Ottofaro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jimmy Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.19
Alejandro Bortoluzzi hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to David Strachan who brings the ball under control. David Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Clemence.
40.50
Ottavio Grassadonia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.45
Cagliari are in full control of this game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
47.44
Demetrio Caputo darts forward. Demetrio Caputo shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
48.57
Liam Falsini breaks forward. Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Espinal collects the pass. Gian Paolo Espinal skips past Martin Bridges! Some good footwork from Gian Paolo Espinal provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Ottavio Fantini smothers it!
55.28
Ottavio Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan collects the pass. David Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Franceco Bonacina and advances towards the goal... David Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.12
Gian Paolo Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrio Caputo and advances towards the goal... Franceco Bonacina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.41
Paolo Dionisi threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Espinal. Gian Paolo Espinal chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan makes a simple pass, allowing Gian Paolo Espinal to run into the box. Gian Paolo Espinal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.23
Liam Falsini plays the ball forward to Demetrio Caputo. Demetrio Caputo flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Grassadonia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Martin Bridges comes in with a late challenge on David Strachan. David Strachan appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
72.13
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.51
Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Monaco replacing Paolo Clemence, Pedro José Mari replacing Frank Ball and Fausto Cipriani replacing Vitor Semedo .
84.23
Jonathan Gamberini takes it forward alone. Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Strachan. David Strachan rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ottavio Fantini had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Scotsman!
87.49
Alejandro Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Loureiro collects the pass. Alberto Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Fausto Cipriani. Fausto Cipriani whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fausto Cipriani!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 6 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 70.4225352112676 vs 29.5774647887324
Play Area
Home team third: 22.54%, Midfield: 45.07%, Away team third: 32.39%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Strachan of Cagliari

Match Ratings

Match Ratings