Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Fiorentina. A crowd of 8,961 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Diakite.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Fiorentina are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steffen Diakite.
0.00
Cagliari get the match underway!
3.41
Antonio Brivio flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Di Michele controls it well on his chest. Antonio Di Michele flicks a high ball forward to Gianfranco Fissore who takes it down. Gianfranco Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Gallacher who gathers it comfortably.
6.54
With a delightful solo run, George Minto stretches the opposition's defence. George Minto makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gianni Dundjerski. Gianni Dundjerski strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.40
George Minto brings the ball forward. George Minto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianni Dundjerski but he's offside!
12.57
Antonio Brivio passes the ball forward to Stefano Lantignotti. Stefano Lantignotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.38
Giordano Doni threads a neat ball through to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Gianni Dundjerski. Gianni Dundjerski jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
16.23
Without breaking stride, Giordano Doni plays the ball forward to Gianni Dundjerski. Gianni Dundjerski lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Calderoni. Giampiero Calderoni directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.16
Fabian N. Di Michele kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini skips past Maarten Scifo! Pierre G. Migliorini rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
28.09
Giampiero Calderoni catches Antonio Brivio on the ankles. Giampiero Calderoni is warned by the referee! Antonio Brivio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.48
Maarten Scifo threads a neat ball through to Giordano Doni. Giordano Doni makes a probing pass to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri cuts inside the box! Vito Pirri tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
33.29
George Minto flicks a high pass forward. Gianni Dundjerski controls it well on his chest. Gianni Dundjerski whips in a cross ball towards Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
34.23
Giordano Doni runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giordano Doni lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Calderoni. Giampiero Calderoni flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
42.53
Vinicio E. Mora flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Doni comfortably collects the pass. Giordano Doni knocks the ball forward to Gianni Dundjerski. Gianni Dundjerski shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. The Fiorentina players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Fiorentina kicking off!
48.57
Fabian N. Di Michele takes it forward alone. Fabian N. Di Michele runs straight at the defence! Fabian N. Di Michele cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.22
Vinicio E. Mora barges into Gianfranco Fissore. The referee brings Vinicio E. Mora to one side and gives him a warning! Gianfranco Fissore stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.23
Giampiero Franceschetti flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Di Michele holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian N. Di Michele makes a probing pass to Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Migliorini but the linesman indicates offside!
59.15
Giampiero Franceschetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Di Michele. Fabian N. Di Michele threads the ball through to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini plays a one-two with Gianfranco Fissore and advances towards the goal... Pierre G. Migliorini takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.08
Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Jan Metzler replacing Leonardo Ramos, Tonino Cavezzi replacing Manuele Minopoli and John De Romijn replacing Antonio Di Michele .Fiorentina have made 3 substitutions with Salvatore Lillo replacing Giampiero Calderoni, Danilo Olivi replacing George Minto and Luca Giangaspare replacing Maarten Scifo .
61.08
Antonio Brivio flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Lantignotti. Stefano Lantignotti runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefano Lantignotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Metzler but the linesman indicates offside!
63.42
Tonino Cavezzi sees Stefano Lantignotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Lantignotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
65.27
With a delightful solo run, Fabian N. Di Michele stretches the opposition's defence. Fabian N. Di Michele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore but the linesman indicates offside!
66.52
Giampiero Franceschetti darts forward. Giampiero Franceschetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore shoots from outside the area. Gianfranco Fissore scores for Cagliari!!
69.01
Antonio Brivio makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Di Michele. Fabian N. Di Michele chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini edges inside the box! Pierre G. Migliorini shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Garry Gallacher. Excellent save.
73.33
Sean Materazzi barges into Stefano Lantignotti. Sean Materazzi is shown the yellow card! Stefano Lantignotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.05
John De Romijn receives the ball from a throw-in from Fabian N. Di Michele. John De Romijn knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Metzler. Jan Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
77.44
Gianni Dundjerski clumsily knocks into Antonio Brivio. The referee brings Gianni Dundjerski to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Brivio stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.50
Dries Zimmerman pushes up the pitch. Dries Zimmerman decides to run forward with the ball. Dries Zimmerman shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.05
Sean Materazzi flicks a high ball forward to Vito Pirri who takes it down. Vito Pirri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Brivio.
83.00
Enrique Marquitos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Enrique Marquitos makes a probing pass to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Mora.
84.29
Stefano Lantignotti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
85.55
Fabian N. Di Michele kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Fissore and advances towards the goal... Pierre G. Migliorini shoots from just inside the box. Pierre G. Migliorini scores for Cagliari!!
89.19
Giordano Doni threads the ball through to Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri plays a scrappy one-two with Salvatore Lillo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Antonio Brivio comes in with a late challenge on Vito Pirri. Vito Pirri appeals for a penalty! Given!!
89.19
The referee points to the spot..
90.00
Gianni Dundjerski takes a cautious run up. It's there!! Tony Dixon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fabian N. Di Michele of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tony Dixon (GK)
6
2. Giampiero Franceschetti (DEF)
7
3. Antonio Brivio (DEF)
6
4. Manuele Minopoli (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Fabian N. Di Michele (MID)
9
7. Stefano Lantignotti (MID)
7
8. Antonio Di Michele (MID)
6
9. Gianfranco Fissore (ATT)
8
10. Pierre G. Migliorini (ATT)
9
11. Leonardo Ramos (ATT)
6
12. Jan Metzler (ATT)
6
13. Tonino Cavezzi (MID)
6
14. John De Romijn (ATT)
6
1. Garry Gallacher (GK)
6
2. Vinicio E. Mora (DEF)
6
3. Neil Clegg (DEF)
6
4. Maarten Scifo (DEF)
6
5. Dries Zimmerman (DEF)
6
6. Giordano Doni (MID)
7
7. George Minto (MID)
7
8. Sean Materazzi (MID)
5
9. Gianni Dundjerski (ATT)
6
10. Giampiero Calderoni (ATT)
7
11. Vito Pirri (ATT)
6
12. Salvatore Lillo (ATT)
6
13. Danilo Olivi (DEF)
6
14. Luca Giangaspare (GK)
6











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