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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Britanteo where AC Monza play host to Cagliari. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Allegretti.
The pitch is in good condition.
AC Monza are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Allegretti.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AC Monza kick off!
2.50
0-0Giuliano Comotto threads a neat ball through to Davide Branca. Davide Branca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andrez Vignaroli.
8.30
0-0Leon Röhlig passes the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Erwin Van Der Laan is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
9.45
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks the ball to his team mate, Davide Branca. Davide Branca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Crucet who gathers it comfortably.
16.53
1-0Abdelkrim El Hadrioui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.48
1-0Ruben Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pacheco controls it well on his chest. Carlos Pacheco knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Branca. Davide Branca rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
22.24
1-0Giuliano Comotto hacks Leon Röhlig from behind! Giuliano Comotto is given a warning by the referee! Leon Röhlig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.22
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Beckenbauer collects the pass. Oliver Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Ball.
28.04
Leon Röhlig takes a long throw-in. Paquito Costa flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Lozano easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Erwin Van Der Laan gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
36.26
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui flicks a high pass forward. Davide Branca collects the pass. Davide Branca finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.01
1-0Giuliano Comotto hacks Leon Röhlig from behind! Giuliano Comotto is shown the yellow card! Leon Röhlig stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.00
Giuliano Comotto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Viana. Abel Viana shoots from 25 yards. Yves-A. Crucet gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
40.57
Ramiro Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Comotto. Giuliano Comotto knocks the ball forward to Davide Branca. Davide Branca knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.56
Ramiro Lopez threads the ball through to Abdelkrim El Hadrioui. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui picks a pass forward to Abel Viana. Abel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Pacheco. Carlos Pacheco beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Andrez Vignaroli threads a neat ball through to Gavin Upson. Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gallacher collects the pass. Gary Gallacher tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AC Monza appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cagliari start the second half!
47.40
Paquito Costa passes the ball forward to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Santos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlos Lozano tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
53.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Abdelkrim El Hadrioui picks a pass forward to Oliver Beckenbauer. Oliver Beckenbauer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Ball.
55.50
Leon Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher finds some space and shoots from distance. Erwin Van Der Laan easily gets down and covers it.
60.18
2-0Cagliari have made a substitution with Michel Frijters replacing Gary Gallacher .
66.27
Gavin Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Erwin Van Der Laan who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Maurits Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
73.21
Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Lozano collects the pass. Carlos Lozano advances inside the box! Carlos Lozano rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Erwin Van Der Laan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.24
Cagliari have made a substitution with Mustapha Machlas replacing Paquito Costa .
89.28
Maurits Jacobs sees Michel Frijters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Michel Frijters plays the ball forward to Carlos Lozano who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Carlos Lozano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Abel Viana 17 Oliver Beckenbauer 41 | Carlos Lozano 73, 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Erwin Van Der Laan (GK)
7
2. Luuk Stam (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Ramiro Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Kurt Robbemond (DEF)
6
6. Giuliano Comotto (MID)
6
7. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
7
8. Oliver Beckenbauer (ATT)
7
9. Davide Branca (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Pacheco (ATT)
6
11. Abel Viana (ATT)
7
12. Kevin Andrews (MID)
0
13. Mirko Benarrivo (ATT)
0
14. Jesper Dahlin (MID)
0
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
6
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
4. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
7
6. Leon Röhlig (MID)
6
7. Paquito Costa (MID)
6
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
7
9. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
6
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
9
11. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
6
12. Rodrigo Veloso (DEF)
0
13. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
6
14. Michel Frijters (ATT)
6