Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at National Stadium where Liverpool play Cagliari in this Super Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Liverpool and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Liverpool and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
0-0Cagliari start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.37
0-0Dean Grantt makes a simple pass to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mike. Paul Mike makes a convincing header. Alex Edusei sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
6.47
0-0Paul Mike launches a long ball forward into the other half. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Bjorn-Tore Halle.
12.04
Tomas Fabbri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomas Fabbri chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Scholz. Some silky footwork from Samir Scholz provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Fabricio Pereyra manages to keep it out.
14.04
0-1Alex Edusei flicks a high pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen who brings the ball under control. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. David Gren collects the pass. David Gren passes the ball forward to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross tries a spectacular strike. Fabricio Pereyra is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.20
Peter Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Dean Grantt collects the pass. Dean Grantt cuts inside the box! Dean Grantt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Bjorn-Tore Halle reads it well. Fabulous stop!
26.08
0-1David Gren catches Stefan Malmberg on the ankles. David Gren is shown the yellow card! Stefan Malmberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.48
Alex Edusei passes the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen threads the ball through to Wayne Ross. Wayne Ross shoots from outside the area but Fabricio Pereyra is on top of it.
28.55
0-1Dominic Dickov knocks the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a simple pass to David Gren. David Gren makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ottavio Grassadonia but he's offside!
33.14
Miguel Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García makes a defence splitting pass to Dean Grantt. Some awkward footwork from Dean Grantt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Bjorn-Tore Halle had no chance!! Goal for Liverpool!
40.53
Paul Mike knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García makes a great pass forward. Dean Grantt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.44
Paul Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Liverpool kick off!
48.30
Tomas Fabbri kicks a strong pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen makes a defence splitting pass to Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Samir Hollmer blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.02
Wayne Ross flicks a high ball forward to Samir Scholz who takes it down. Samir Scholz whips in a cross ball towards Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
59.20
David Quaresma runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. Bjorn-Tore Halle gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
60.41
2-1Liverpool have made a substitution with Patricio Caballero replacing David Quaresma .
61.50
Fabio Porchia threads a neat ball through to David Gren. David Gren lofts in a cross ball towards Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Fabricio Pereyra.
62.04
2-1Wayne Ross takes a quick corner, playing it short to Fabio Porchia. Fabio Porchia flicks the ball across the goal. Paul Mike reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
66.22
2-1Fabio Porchia sees Wayne Ross in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Ross edges inside the box! Wayne Ross makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.28
2-1Stefan Malmberg knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario García. Carlos Dario García knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Fabbri.
72.59
Peter Barrett threads the ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Carlos Dario García but he's offside!
73.23
Ottavio Grassadonia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.29
Ottavio Grassadonia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.05
Peter Barrett barges into Wayne Ross. Peter Barrett is shown the yellow card! Wayne Ross runs off the knock.
90.00
Abraham Delatorre comes in with a late challenge on David Strachan. The referee calls over Abraham Delatorre and shows him a yellow card! David Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dean Grantt 33, 44 | Wayne Ross 14 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
7
2. Abraham Delatorre (DEF)
5
3. Samir Hollmer (DEF)
6
4. Stefan Malmberg (DEF)
6
5. Scott Inglis (MID)
6
6. Peter Barrett (MID)
6
7. David Quaresma (MID)
6
8. Paul Mike (MID)
6
9. Dean Grantt (ATT)
9
10. Carlos Dario García (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
12. Mikkel Conteh (DEF)
0
13. Patricio Caballero (MID)
6
14. Meziane Zerara (ATT)
0
1. Bjorn-Tore Halle (GK)
7
2. Alex Edusei (DEF)
7
3. Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Fabbri (DEF)
7
5. Fabio Porchia (MID)
6
6. Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)
7
7. Wayne Ross (MID)
8
8. Ottavio Grassadonia (MID)
6
9. David Gren (ATT)
6
10. David Strachan (ATT)
6
11. Samir Scholz (ATT)
6
12. Liam Falsini (DEF)
0
13. Simon Witte (MID)
0
14. Renzo Tricarico (ATT)
0