Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia where Atalanta play Cagliari in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atalanta and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Atalanta and Cagliari are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.
0.00
0-0Cagliari start the match!
6.48
0-0Lennart Beckenbauer flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Manighetti who takes it down. Bruno Manighetti knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Nodari. Stefano Nodari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.49
1-0Bruno Manighetti threads the ball through to Rodolfo Doga. Rodolfo Doga whips in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.17
1-0Morgan Bianchini flicks a high ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer who takes it down. Lennart Beckenbauer cuts inside the box! Lennart Beckenbauer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
16.57
1-0Gabriele Di Livio surges forward with the ball. Gabriele Di Livio sees a break and surges forward. Gabriele Di Livio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.30
Lennart Beckenbauer threads a neat ball through to Morgan Bianchini. Morgan Bianchini lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
26.32
Martin Naylor threads a neat ball through to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.48
Lennart Beckenbauer flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Doga who takes it down. Rodolfo Doga shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.28
Rui Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
33.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Ravanelli plays the ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lennart Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Nodari. Stefano Nodari directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Francisco Farinos. Excellent save.
34.37
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.49
Giuseppe Casale knocks the ball to his team mate, Morgan Bianchini. Morgan Bianchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Doga. Rodolfo Doga lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Nodari. Stefano Nodari beats his man to it with a header but Francisco Farinos reads it well. He makes it look easy!
40.45
Billy Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera whips in a cross ball towards Ross Moore. Ross Moore makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.39
Fabio Bonera threads a neat ball through to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
45.00
Dennis Windass flicks a high pass forward. Billy Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Inglis hits a low pass to Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Hauke Cziommer manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atalanta players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atalanta kick off and get the second half underway!
47.46
Dennis Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Birnbaum. Vincenzo Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Rui Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
48.53
Fabio Bonera makes a probing pass to Ross Moore. Ross Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hauke Cziommer.
50.54
1-2Billy Inglis takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vincenzo Birnbaum. Vincenzo Birnbaum flicks the ball on with his first touch. Lennart Beckenbauer jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
53.03
1-2Morgan Bianchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Manighetti. With great vision, Bruno Manighetti plays the ball forward to Lennart Beckenbauer. Lennart Beckenbauer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mario Lotti. Some good footwork from Mario Lotti provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Vincenzo Birnbaum and flashes wide of the near post.
54.15
It's a corner kick. Morgan Bianchini kicks a low ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Bruno Manighetti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Sebastiao Valente happens to be in the right place to block it.
55.12
Billy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giuseppe Casale.
59.12
Bruno Ravanelli makes a simple pass to Gabriele Di Livio. Gabriele Di Livio flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Doga collects the pass. Rodolfo Doga lofts in a cross ball towards Morgan Bianchini. Morgan Bianchini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Farinos manages to gather it comfortably.
60.15
1-2Atalanta have made a substitution with Stan Moss replacing Rodolfo Doga .
65.28
Lennart Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Stefano Nodari. Stefano Nodari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Windass.
66.25
Billy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera sees Neil Hurst just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Neil Hurst takes a shot at goal. Neil Hurst scores for Cagliari!!
73.09
Giuseppe Casale knocks the ball forward to Morgan Bianchini. Morgan Bianchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.52
Atalanta have made 2 substitutions with Matthias Helmer replacing Bruno Manighetti and Florian Gilardino replacing Giuseppe Casale .
78.57
Morgan Bianchini decides to run forward with the ball. Morgan Bianchini knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Lotti. Mario Lotti whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.04
Billy Inglis receives the ball from a throw-in from Fabio Bonera. Billy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis makes a deft header but somehow Hauke Cziommer manages to keep it out.
85.20
Dennis Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fabio Bonera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Morgan Bianchini.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mario Lotti 9 | Rui Ribeiro 26 Ross Moore 40 Neil Hurst 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hauke Cziommer (GK)
7
2. Bruno Ravanelli (DEF)
6
3. Gabriele Di Livio (DEF)
7
4. Giuseppe Casale (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Alonso (DEF)
6
6. Bruno Manighetti (MID)
6
7. Lennart Beckenbauer (MID)
8
8. Morgan Bianchini (MID)
7
9. Rodolfo Doga (ATT)
7
10. Stefano Nodari (ATT)
6
11. Mario Lotti (ATT)
8
12. Stan Moss (ATT)
6
13. Matthias Helmer (MID)
6
14. Florian Gilardino (DEF)
6
1. Francisco Farinos (GK)
8
2. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Windass (DEF)
6
4. Emmanuel Vangelis (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Birnbaum (DEF)
6
6. Fabio Bonera (MID)
8
7. Martin Naylor (MID)
6
8. Billy Inglis (MID)
8
9. Neil Hurst (ATT)
8
10. Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
8
11. Ross Moore (ATT)
8
12. Marinos Katsouranis (MID)
0
13. Alfonso Montella (MID)
0
14. Jan Ritzinger (ATT)
0