Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
The pitch is in great condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Yuri Monaco.
0.00
0-0Empoli kick off the first half!
2.23
0-0Rio Campbell gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Gabriel Medina whips in a cross ball towards David Lawton. David Lawton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
3.55
0-0Billy Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.44
0-0Billy Inglis hacks Pascal Vogel from behind! The referee calls over Billy Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Pascal Vogel stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.02
Pascal Vogel passes the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton edges inside the box! David Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Francisco Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
15.02
0-0Wataru Nakata passes the ball forward to David Lawton. David Lawton threads the ball through to Wataru Nakata but he's offside!
18.12
Rio Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Rio Kitson collects the pass. Rio Kitson hits a low pass to David Lawton. David Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wataru Nakata but the linesman indicates offside!
20.56
Martin Naylor threads a neat ball through to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
24.01
David Lawton threads the ball through to Wataru Nakata. Wataru Nakata kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Vicente but the referee indicates it's offside!
30.56
Muzzy Özalan flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Vicente. Guillermo Vicente chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Francisco Farinos!
33.53
0-0Pascal Vogel knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Medina. Gabriel Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
38.03
Vincenzo Birnbaum pushes up the pitch. Vincenzo Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward to Rui Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Rui Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Julian LaCrone keeps it out!
44.49
Billy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Julian LaCrone!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Empoli also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Cagliari kick off the second half!
49.53
Vincenzo Birnbaum takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.38
0-0Billy Inglis threads a neat ball through to Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro makes a deft header. Fantastic reactions from Rio Campbell blocks the shot!
55.26
Peter Tobiassen kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.44
1-0Martin Naylor makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Moore. Ross Moore beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.12
Artur Ferreira makes a probing pass to Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri plays a quick one-two with Gabriel Medina and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marco Boinaheri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Francisco Farinos. What a great pair of hands!
66.38
Wataru Nakata threads a neat ball through to Marco Boinaheri. Marco Boinaheri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.12
1-0David Lawton clumsily knocks into Billy Inglis. The referee warns David Lawton to calm down! Billy Inglis runs off the knock.
72.32
Vincenzo Birnbaum boots it upfield. Ross Moore whips in a cross ball towards Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor beats his man to it with a header. Julian LaCrone gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.26
1-0Angelos Andriopoulos clumsily knocks into David Lawton. The referee calls over Angelos Andriopoulos and shows him a yellow card! David Lawton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.15
Martin Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.21
Artur Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Rio Campbell controls it well on his chest. Rio Campbell threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Vicente. Guillermo Vicente shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
85.41
Pascal Vogel barges into Martin Naylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Naylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.03
Angelos Andriopoulos threads a neat ball through to Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor threads the ball through to Ross Moore. Ross Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julian LaCrone manages to gather it.
90.00
Sebastiao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Martin Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ross Moore 59 Martin Naylor 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francisco Farinos (GK)
7
2. Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
6
3. Peter Tobiassen (DEF)
6
4. Angelos Andriopoulos (DEF)
6
5. Vincenzo Birnbaum (DEF)
7
6. Billy Inglis (MID)
6
7. Martin Naylor (MID)
9
8. Neil Hurst (ATT)
6
9. Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10. Ross Moore (ATT)
8
11. Demetrios Apostolopoulos (ATT)
6
12. Carmelo Bellucci (MID)
0
13. Brendan Matthews (ATT)
0
14. Jan Ritzinger (ATT)
0
1. Julian LaCrone (GK)
7
2. Muzzy Özalan (DEF)
6
3. Artur Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Rio Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Rio Kitson (MID)
6
6. David Lawton (MID)
6
7. Wataru Nakata (MID)
6
8. Pascal Vogel (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Medina (ATT)
6
10. Marco Boinaheri (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Vicente (ATT)
6
12. Petri Inia (MID)
0
13. Kader Belloso (MID)
0
14. Kevin Gough (ATT)
0