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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Luigi Ferraris where Sampdoria play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sampdoria are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Cagliari kicking off!
3.53
Dave Collymore barges into Gianmarco Capezzuto. Dave Collymore is warned by the referee! Gianmarco Capezzuto stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.48
Cagliari are easily keeping Sampdoria at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.30
Gabriele Comazzi advances with the ball. Gabriele Comazzi whips in a cross ball towards Filip Martinpoika. Filip Martinpoika powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
21.03
Gavin Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Collymore. Dave Collymore shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.40
Alassandro Natali advances with the ball. Alassandro Natali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Dalmat.
27.58
Cleto Ballarin makes a probing pass to Alfredo Panarelli. Alfredo Panarelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Collymore. Dave Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.34
Alassandro Natali makes a simple pass to Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti makes a probing pass to Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.56
Gabriele Comazzi passes the ball forward to Filip Martinpoika. Filip Martinpoika shoots from outside the area but Rosario Petruzzi is on top of it.
32.17
Carlos Ramirez hacks Diego Moretti from behind! Carlos Ramirez is warned by the referee! Diego Moretti runs off the knock.
33.36
Paolo Dalmat catches Bernardo Piacentini on the ankles. Paolo Dalmat is given a warning by the referee! Bernardo Piacentini stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.57
Sebastiano Gianello kicks a strong pass forward to Filip Martinpoika. Filip Martinpoika tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Rosario Petruzzi has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Sampdoria kick off the second half!
48.21
Gianmarco Capezzuto threads the ball through to Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruggero Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
49.37
Carlos Ramirez clumsily knocks into Marcello Pecchia. Carlos Ramirez is shown the yellow card! Marcello Pecchia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.28
Jaime Cox flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Piacentini. Bernardo Piacentini knocks the ball forward to Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.27
Marcello Pecchia comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Ramirez. The referee calls over Marcello Pecchia and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.17
Alassandro Natali threads the ball through to Bernardo Piacentini. Bernardo Piacentini advances with the ball. Bernardo Piacentini lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.23
Sebastiano Gianello makes a probing pass to Dave Collymore. Dave Collymore shoots from outside the area. Dave Collymore scores for Cagliari!!
71.55
Juri Scarpi chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Piacentini. Bernardo Piacentini makes a probing pass to Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero whips in a cross ball towards Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ruggero Bravo manages to keep it out.
72.33
Gavin Higginbotham flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Collymore. Dave Collymore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.23
Jaime Cox makes a probing pass to Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti passes the ball forward to Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruggero Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
81.14
Dave Collymore barges into Gianmarco Capezzuto. Dave Collymore is given another warning by the referee! Gianmarco Capezzuto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.37
Carlos Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Higginbotham. Gavin Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Filip Martinpoika. Filip Martinpoika controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.43
Bernardo Piacentini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcello Pecchia. Marcello Pecchia lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Montero. Eugenio Montero flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Alfredo Panarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Filip Martinpoika. Filip Martinpoika goes all the way! Filip Martinpoika shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Filip Martinpoika of Cagliari

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.9756097560976 vs 39.0243902439024
Play Area
Home team third: 35.37%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 20.73%