Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 18,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Venezia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valentino Petruzzi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Venezia kicking off!
3.12
0-0Tomas Fabbri sees Renzo Tricarico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renzo Tricarico hits a low pass to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.55
0-0Fabio Porchia makes a probing pass to David Strachan. David Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.23
Fabio Porchia kicks a strong pass forward to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.10
0-0Kaleva Sinkonen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Strachan. David Strachan shoots from 25 yards but Aimo Crovari reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.02
Louis Camadini makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Zola. P. Gilberto Zola lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
20.53
Kevin Gough flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Suriano controls it well on his chest. Stefano Suriano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Fabbri.
26.29
0-1Tomas Fabbri pushes up the pitch. Tomas Fabbri hits a low pass to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia skips past Stephen Mcinnes! Fabio Porchia comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.45
Jimmy Ottofaro threads a neat ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Renzo Tricarico knocks in a cross ball towards David Gren. David Gren flicks the ball with his head. Aimo Crovari easily punches it away to safety.
32.41
Humphrey Klein decides to run forward with the ball. Humphrey Klein whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
42.46
0-1Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia hits a low pass to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but David Strachan is offside!
44.32
Dominic Dickov flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gren. David Gren plays a scrappy one-two with David Strachan and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Gren muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Aimo Crovari had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cagliari kick off!
47.04
Stefano Suriano knocks the ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
49.54
Fabio Porchia makes a simple pass to David Strachan. David Strachan rushes past Damiano Abbruscato! David Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Aimo Crovari manages to gather it easily.
53.30
P. Gilberto Zola flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Suriano who brings the ball under control. Stefano Suriano shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
61.52
Quim Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Humphrey Klein who gracefully takes it down. Humphrey Klein decides to run forward with the ball. Humphrey Klein lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough connects with a diving header. It's there!! Javier Goycochea has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.18
1-2P. Gilberto Zola hacks Ottavio Grassadonia from behind! The referee brings P. Gilberto Zola to one side and gives him a warning! Ottavio Grassadonia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.09
Dominic Dickov sees Ottavio Grassadonia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ottavio Grassadonia sees Renzo Tricarico in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Renzo Tricarico lofts in a cross ball towards Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
72.04
1-2Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Pasquale Lambertini collects the pass. Pasquale Lambertini flicks a high pass forward. David Gren controls it well on his chest. David Gren lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. P. Gilberto Zola comes in with a late challenge on Renzo Tricarico. Penalty not given!!
73.04
Fabio Porchia changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabio Porchia lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.03
1-2Quim Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Ottavio Grassadonia. Quim Jardim is warned by the referee! Ottavio Grassadonia runs off the knock.
81.45
Fabio Porchia knocks the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan threads the ball through to David Gren but he's offside!
84.41
Kaleva Sinkonen knocks the ball to his team mate, David Gren. David Gren shoots from outside the area but somehow Aimo Crovari manages to keep it out.
85.15
Quim Jardim passes the ball forward to Louis Camadini. Louis Camadini knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.13
Corrado Gregori flicks a high ball forward to P. Gilberto Zola who takes it down. Showing composure, P. Gilberto Zola laces a through ball forward to Kevin Gough. Kevin Gough knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Fabbri.
89.04
Ezio Castiglione controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Suriano. Stefano Suriano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Gough 62 | Fabio Porchia 26 David Gren 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Aimo Crovari (GK)
7
2. Damiano Abbruscato (DEF)
6
3. Corrado Gregori (DEF)
6
4. Quim Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Ezio Castiglione (DEF)
6
6. Louis Camadini (MID)
6
7. P. Gilberto Zola (MID)
6
8. Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
6
9. Humphrey Klein (MID)
7
10. Stefano Suriano (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Gough (ATT)
7
12. Gianmatteo Pecchia (GK)
0
13. Diego Croce (GK)
0
14. Walter Sgrò (GK)
0
1. Javier Goycochea (GK)
6
2. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
8
3. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
4. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Porchia (MID)
9
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
7
7. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
6
8. Pasquale Lambertini (MID)
6
9. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
7
10. David Strachan (ATT)
7
11. David Gren (ATT)
8
12. Liam Falsini (DEF)
0
13. Alex Colonnello (MID)
0
14. Isaac Green (ATT)
0