Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Marc Antonio Bentegodi where Chievo Verona play host to Cagliari. A crowd of 19,770 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Chievo Verona and Cagliari are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mirko Taldo.
0.00
0-0Cagliari kick off and get the first half underway!
6.08
0-0Mustapha Machlas flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Lozano comfortably collects the pass. Carlos Lozano plays a one-two with Gary Gallacher and advances towards the goal... Carlos Lozano tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.33
0-0Andrez Vignaroli flicks a high pass forward to Paquito Costa who brings the ball under control. Paquito Costa threads the ball through to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano plays a scrappy one-two with Michel Frijters and advances towards the goal... Carlos Lozano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
9.38
Henk Van Gobbel makes a beautiful solo run. Henk Van Gobbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Carlos Lozano provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Dayo Natali reads it well. Nice save!
12.25
0-0Mustapha Machlas passes the ball forward to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher puts a great ball through. Carlos Lozano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.01
John Shearer takes a quick throw-in, which Giampaolo Mazzi takes on the chest. Giampaolo Mazzi sees a break and surges forward. Giampaolo Mazzi plays the ball forward to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna plays a one-two with Aladino Danotti and rushes in on goal... Gianmarco Lanna shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.20
0-0Paquito Costa sees Michel Frijters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michel Frijters knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampaolo Mazzi.
18.22
Eric Hitzlsperger threads a neat ball through to Gianmarco Lanna. Gianmarco Lanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.43
Eric Hitzlsperger flicks a high pass forward. Christian Matthäus controls it well on his chest. Christian Matthäus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henk Van Gobbel.
22.22
Terry Ball knocks the ball forward to Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa flicks a high pass forward. Gary Gallacher controls it well on his chest. Gary Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Serrano.
28.37
Leon Ouindi surges forward with the ball. Leon Ouindi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
0-0Michel Frijters hacks Giampaolo Mazzi from behind! The referee warns Michel Frijters to calm down! Giampaolo Mazzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.40
Andrez Vignaroli flicks a high pass forward. Paquito Costa controls it well on his chest. Paquito Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Dayo Natali gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
36.20
Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Lozano who brings the ball under control. Carlos Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Dayo Natali!
39.40
Gavin Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
40.10
0-1Terry Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Upson. Gavin Upson flicks a high pass forward. Michel Frijters controls it well on his chest. Michel Frijters runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Michel Frijters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Chievo Verona 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
The whistle blows and Chievo Verona kick off!
47.07
0-1Henk Van Gobbel hacks Richard Mccall from behind! The referee warns Henk Van Gobbel to calm down! Richard Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
47.07
0-1Free kick to Chievo Verona just outside the area...
48.30
Gianmarco Lanna takes a slow run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
49.46
Maurits Jacobs flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano flicks the ball with his head. Dayo Natali manages to gather it comfortably.
51.18
Gavin Upson hits a low pass to Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
57.15
Andrez Vignaroli chips the ball to his team mate, Maurits Jacobs. Maurits Jacobs makes a beautiful solo run. Maurits Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.24
0-1Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Alessandro Buso replacing Mustapha Machlas and Gabriel Santos replacing Michel Frijters .
61.28
Alessandro Buso flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Lozano. With great vision, Carlos Lozano plays the ball forward to Gabriel Santos who has made a great run into the box. Gabriel Santos comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Dayo Natali. Excellent save.
73.46
Andrez Vignaroli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Buso. Alessandro Buso flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Lozano collects the pass. Carlos Lozano skips past Ernesto Serrano! Carlos Lozano tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.36
Cagliari have made a substitution with Ruben Quaresma replacing Andrez Vignaroli .
79.38
Paquito Costa threads a neat ball through to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.17
Henk Van Gobbel flicks the ball to his team mate, Paquito Costa. Paquito Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
85.16
Alessandro Buso threads the ball through to Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher advances inside the box! Ernesto Serrano catches Gary Gallacher on the ankles. Gary Gallacher appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.50
Henk Van Gobbel makes a beautiful solo run. Henk Van Gobbel chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Santos. Gabriel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Gary Gallacher. Gary Gallacher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Ruben Quaresma advances with the ball. Ruben Quaresma hits a low pass to Carlos Lozano. Carlos Lozano shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Cagliari are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dayo Natali (GK)
8
2. Giampaolo Mazzi (DEF)
6
3. John Shearer (DEF)
6
4. Ernesto Serrano (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mccall (MID)
6
6. Eric Hitzlsperger (MID)
6
7. Leon Ouindi (MID)
6
8. Miguel Viera (MID)
6
9. Christian Matthäus (ATT)
6
10. Gianmarco Lanna (ATT)
6
11. Aladino Danotti (ATT)
6
12. Ronnie Van Barneveld (GK)
0
13. Olivier Facciutto (MID)
0
14. Aladino Sadotti (DEF)
0
1. Yves-A. Crucet (GK)
6
2. Terry Ball (DEF)
6
3. Andrez Vignaroli (DEF)
6
4. Henk Van Gobbel (DEF)
7
5. Maurits Jacobs (MID)
6
6. Mustapha Machlas (MID)
7
7. Paquito Costa (MID)
7
8. Gavin Upson (MID)
7
9. Gary Gallacher (ATT)
8
10. Carlos Lozano (ATT)
9
11. Michel Frijters (ATT)
8
12. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
13. Alessandro Buso (MID)
6
14. Gabriel Santos (ATT)
7