Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Palermo. A crowd of 18,164 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palermo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Di Meglio.
0.00
0-0Palermo kick off the first half!
8.56
0-0Tomas Fabbri surges forward with the ball. Tomas Fabbri plays a scrappy one-two with Luciano Cannarsa and advances towards the goal... Tomas Fabbri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gary Johnstone is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
12.39
1-0Demetrio Strada knocks the ball forward to Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina plays a quick one-two with Luciano Cannarsa and rushes in on goal... Franceco Bonacina takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franceco Bonacina!
15.25
1-0Palermo appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
21.37
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward to Franceco Bonacina who brings the ball under control. Franceco Bonacina skips past Jose E. De Sanzo! Franceco Bonacina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Gary Johnstone manages to gather it effortlessly.
24.29
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Tricarico collects the pass. Renzo Tricarico whips in a cross ball towards Pasquale Lambertini. Pasquale Lambertini beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.00
Renzo Tricarico knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
30.37
2-0Luciano Cannarsa darts forward. Luciano Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.39
Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward to Renzo Tricarico who brings the ball under control. Renzo Tricarico plays a scrappy one-two with Guglielmo Di Michele and advances towards the goal... Renzo Tricarico makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.27
Steve Stone threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Faria. Ricardo Faria takes it forward alone. Ricardo Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Sgrigna. Fabian Natale Sgrigna gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.36
John Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Minotti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.28
Liam Falsini plays the ball forward to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Palermo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palermo players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
54.32
Pasquale Lambertini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pasquale Lambertini lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gary Johnstone manages to gather it.
55.18
Liam Falsini sees Demetrio Strada in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Strada whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.01
John Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Helmer. Thomas Helmer finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
63.34
Tomas Fabbri threads the ball through to Liam Falsini. Liam Falsini flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Lambertini collects the pass. Pasquale Lambertini whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.39
Ronnie Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Tiler. Ronnie Tiler heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.40
Tomas Fabbri flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Strada. Demetrio Strada sees space and advances. Demetrio Strada hits a low pass to Guglielmo Di Michele. Some superb footwork from Guglielmo Di Michele provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.46
4-3Jimmy Ottofaro passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele makes an attacking run forward. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a great pass forward. Franceco Bonacina runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.10
4-3Ronnie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Ottofaro.
84.46
4-3Ronnie Tiler hits a low pass to John Rankin. John Rankin lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Minotti. Liam Falsini barges into Paolo Minotti. Paolo Minotti appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.43
John Rankin flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Sgrigna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Natale Sgrigna finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guglielmo Di Michele of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
6
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
7
3. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
4. Liam Falsini (DEF)
6
5. Demetrio Strada (MID)
7
6. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
9
7. Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
8
8. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
8
9. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
8
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
8
12. Lamberto Montervino (DEF)
0
13. Fabio Porchia (MID)
0
14. Isaac Green (ATT)
0
1. Gary Johnstone (GK)
7
2. Rainer Cziommer (DEF)
6
3. Steve Stone (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Baiocco (DEF)
6
5. Jose E. De Sanzo (DEF)
6
6. Ronnie Tiler (MID)
7
7. John Rankin (MID)
6
8. Paolo Minotti (MID)
8
9. Fabian Natale Sgrigna (ATT)
7
10. Ricardo Faria (ATT)
6
11. Thomas Helmer (ATT)
6
12. Luis Lima (MID)
0
13. David Rego (ATT)
0
14. Niels Timmer (ATT)
0