Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Chievo Verona. A crowd of 17,589 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Chievo Verona appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Conte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
2.51
0-0Ottavio Grassadonia flicks a high pass forward. Guglielmo Di Michele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guglielmo Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia takes a shot at goal. Federico Sassanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
20.08
0-0Andre Tasso clumsily knocks into Wayne Ross. Andre Tasso is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Ross gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.59
0-1Peter Mcleod plays the ball forward to Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Tomei. Samuele Tomei rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Samuele Tomei scores for Chievo Verona!!
26.46
0-1From the throw-in, Fabio Porchia picks out Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Porchia collects the pass. Fabio Porchia knocks in a cross ball towards David Strachan. David Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
27.39
0-1Guglielmo Di Michele chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz puts a great ball through. Wayne Ross runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
28.02
Marco Marino makes a beautiful solo run. Marco Marino flicks a high pass forward. Peter Mcleod controls it well on his chest. Peter Mcleod sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.26
David Gren knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia knocks in a cross ball towards David Gren. David Gren jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.40
Esteban Molina flicks a high ball forward to Fabio Porchia who takes it down. Fabio Porchia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Gren but the linesman indicates offside!
36.15
With fabulous vision, Erwin Kromkamp plays the ball forward to Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
38.34
Ottavio Grassadonia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cagliari are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
40.29
Guglielmo Di Michele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Grassadonia. Ottavio Grassadonia tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.50
Showing intelligent composure, Fabio Porchia plays the ball forward to David Gren. David Gren knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Chievo Verona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona get the second half underway!
49.47
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. David Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Strachan makes an attacking run forward. David Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.15
2-1Filippo Melli advances with the ball. Filippo Melli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.37
2-1Peter Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Filippo Melli. Filippo Melli skips past Liam Falsini! Liam Falsini hacks Filippo Melli from behind! Penalty not given!!
55.02
Peter Mcleod flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Torres who takes it down. Carlos Torres shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.49
Guglielmo Di Michele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross puts a great ball through. Samir Scholz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.03
David Gren passes the ball forward to David Strachan. David Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gren but he's offside!
66.36
Esteban Molina makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross whips in a cross ball towards Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
67.52
Enrico Bizzarri sees a break and surges forward. Enrico Bizzarri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.58
Jimmy Ottofaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross sees David Gren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Tasso.
73.38
Peter Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Marasco. Ottavio Marasco passes the ball forward but Filippo Melli is offside!
84.11
Guglielmo Di Michele runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guglielmo Di Michele plays a one-two with Samir Scholz and rushes in on goal... Guglielmo Di Michele shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Federico Sassanelli had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
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. Leon Wüthrich (GK)
6
2. Liam Falsini (DEF)
6
3. Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
6
4. Esteban Molina (DEF)
6
5. Fabio Porchia (MID)
6
6. Wayne Ross (MID)
8
7. Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
9
8. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
8
9. David Strachan (ATT)
6
10. David Gren (ATT)
7
11. Samir Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
0
13. Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
0
14. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
0
1. Federico Sassanelli (GK)
6
2. Rosario Giorgetti (DEF)
6
3. Andre Tasso (DEF)
5
4. Marco Marino (DEF)
6
5. Enrico Bizzarri (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Torres (MID)
6
7. Peter Mcleod (MID)
6
8. Filippo Melli (ATT)
6
9. Erwin Kromkamp (ATT)
6
10. Ottavio Marasco (ATT)
6
11. Samuele Tomei (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Marasco (MID)
0
13. Miguel Rubio (DEF)
0
14. Garcia Duque Fusco (MID)
0