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 Fiorentina. A crowd of 18,472 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Mutarelli.
0.00
0-0Cagliari start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.54
0-0Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini makes a simple pass to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
8.57
0-0Ivan Montero hacks Ottavio Grassadonia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia runs off the knock.
9.52
0-0Samuele Grava flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Agliardi comfortably collects the pass. Gianfranco Agliardi threads the ball through to Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.48
Ivan Montero takes it forward alone. Ivan Montero hits a low pass to Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
12.30
Samuele Grava makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Agliardi. Gianfranco Agliardi threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
15.46
With a delightful solo run, Ottavio Grassadonia stretches the opposition's defence. Ottavio Grassadonia knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan connects with a diving header. Nenad Laget manages to gather it.
20.15
Ivan Montero brings the ball forward. Ivan Montero shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.50
Louis Timmer hits a low pass to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Javier Goycochea easily punches it away to safety.
26.44
Duncan Matteo makes a probing pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.25
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
36.10
Davide Solimeno kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini finds some space and shoots from distance but Nenad Laget is on top of it.
38.48
0-0Gianfranco Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Fernandez collects the pass. Sylvain Fernandez edges inside the box! Fabrice Mercier catches Sylvain Fernandez on the ankles. Penalty for Fiorentina!!
38.48
0-0The referee points to the spot..
39.08
0-1Wilco Schultz calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
44.06
Without breaking stride, Dominic Dickov plays the ball forward to Jonathan Gamberini. Jonathan Gamberini makes a probing pass to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina shoots from long range but is denied by Nenad Laget. Excellent save.
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. Fiorentina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
47.20
0-1Samuele Grava runs forward with the ball. Samuele Grava makes a probing pass to Rui Antunes. Rui Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Goycochea who gathers it comfortably.
51.50
Gianfranco Agliardi threads a neat ball through to Wilco Schultz. Wilco Schultz knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Fernandez. Sylvain Fernandez beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.56
Jimmy Ottofaro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia chips the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.06
Jimmy Ottofaro decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Matteo. Duncan Matteo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.01
0-1Nuno Alves barges into Ottavio Grassadonia. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ottavio Grassadonia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Fabio Porchia plays the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Montero.
69.33
David Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.06
Nuno Alves catches Fabio Porchia on the ankles. Nuno Alves is given a warning by the referee! Fabio Porchia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.05
Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Duncan Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Strachan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nenad Laget is on top of it.
78.10
Davide Solimeno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.55
Gianfranco Agliardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Antunes. Rui Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrice Mercier.
85.58
Luis Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Antunes. Rui Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Javier Goycochea gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
89.34
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Nenad Laget.
90.00
Jonathan Gamberini hacks Rui Antunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Strachan 69 | Wilco Schultz 39 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
7
2. Fabrice Mercier (DEF)
6
3. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
7
5. Davide Solimeno (MID)
6
6. Jonathan Gamberini (MID)
6
7. Fabio Porchia (MID)
6
8. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
7
9. David Strachan (ATT)
9
10. Duncan Matteo (ATT)
6
11. Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
7
12. Liam Falsini (DEF)
0
13. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
0
14. Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
0
1. Nenad Laget (GK)
9
2. Ivan Montero (DEF)
6
3. Louis Timmer (DEF)
7
4. Samuele Grava (DEF)
7
5. Gianfranco Agliardi (MID)
7
6. Nuno Alves (MID)
5
7. Rui Antunes (MID)
6
8. David Francke (MID)
6
9. Wilco Schultz (ATT)
6
10. Sylvain Fernandez (ATT)
7
11. Luis Barbosa (ATT)
6
12. Pascal Frieser (ATT)
0
13. Pierre G. Colombo (DEF)
0
14. Filipe Lima (ATT)
0