Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Lazio. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Lazio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Lazio are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Molina.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Lazio kick off!
4.45
0-0Manuele Minopoli makes a probing pass to Antonio Di Michele. Antonio Di Michele sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Di Michele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Seaman who gathers it comfortably.
8.49
0-0Duncan McGrory sees Don Johnstone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Johnstone threads the ball through to Damien Jacobs. Damien Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Giampaolo Silenzi. Excellent save.
15.21
Fabian N. Di Michele flicks a high pass forward to Pierre G. Migliorini who brings the ball under control. Pierre G. Migliorini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.54
0-0Rafael Rego knocks the ball forward to Don Johnstone. Don Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Don Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.13
Antonio Di Michele flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Sturridge.
30.23
0-0Francisco Ferreira barges into Antonio Di Michele. Francisco Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Antonio Di Michele runs off the knock.
33.02
Manuele Minopoli knocks the ball forward to Antonio Di Michele. Antonio Di Michele chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini shoots from distance. Bill Seaman gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.50
Rafael Rego makes a simple pass to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac threads the ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuele Minopoli.
39.06
Jason Ball sees a break and surges forward. Jason Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos plays a one-two with Pierre G. Migliorini and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
40.16
1-0Antonio Brivio flicks a high pass forward to Fabian N. Di Michele who brings the ball under control. Fabian N. Di Michele knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
45.00
1-0Chris Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira threads the ball through to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Jacobs but the linesman indicates offside!
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. Lazio appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
47.02
Chris Sturridge threads the ball through to Paul Kalac. Paul Kalac plays the ball forward to Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Giampaolo Silenzi. What a save!
49.56
Paul Kalac hits a low pass to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita shoots from distance but is denied by Giampaolo Silenzi. Excellent save.
54.12
Fabian N. Di Michele surges forward with the ball. Fabian N. Di Michele knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bill Seaman with no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
57.39
Francisco Ferreira brings the ball forward. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.33
2-0Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Jan Metzler replacing Leonardo Ramos, Tonino Cavezzi replacing Enrique Marquitos and John De Romijn replacing Antonio Di Michele .
65.51
Don Johnstone passes the ball forward to Schchiro Kaita. Schchiro Kaita whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
66.42
Paul Kalac controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Kirkland. Kieron Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
78.30
2-0Paul Kalac clumsily knocks into Fabian N. Di Michele. The referee warns Paul Kalac to calm down! Fabian N. Di Michele runs off the knock.
84.44
Manuele Minopoli sees Stefano Lantignotti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Lantignotti knocks the ball forward to Jan Metzler. Jan Metzler finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.05
Antonio Brivio advances with the ball. Antonio Brivio takes it forward alone. Antonio Brivio finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Bill Seaman!
90.00
Francisco Ferreira barges into John De Romijn. Francisco Ferreira is warned by the referee! John De Romijn 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
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. Giampaolo Silenzi (GK)
7
2. Antonio Brivio (DEF)
7
3. Manuele Minopoli (DEF)
7
4. Enrique Marquitos (DEF)
6
5. Jason Ball (DEF)
7
6. Fabian N. Di Michele (MID)
9
7. Stefano Lantignotti (MID)
6
8. Antonio Di Michele (MID)
8
9. Gianfranco Fissore (ATT)
6
10. Pierre G. Migliorini (ATT)
8
11. Leonardo Ramos (ATT)
8
12. Jan Metzler (ATT)
6
13. Tonino Cavezzi (MID)
6
14. John De Romijn (ATT)
6
1. Bill Seaman (GK)
7
2. Mehdi Fujen (DEF)
6
3. Chris Sturridge (DEF)
6
4. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Rego (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Ferreira (MID)
6
7. Don Johnstone (MID)
7
8. Paul Kalac (MID)
7
9. Kieron Kirkland (ATT)
6
10. Schchiro Kaita (ATT)
6
11. Damien Jacobs (ATT)
6
12. Elvis Sottil (DEF)
0
13. Felice Artico (MID)
0
14. Dayo Albertini (ATT)
0