Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play Cosenza in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Bianchini.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Cosenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Emiliano Bianchini.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cagliari kick off!
8.01
0-0Stefano Lantignotti makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.08
0-0Stefano Lantignotti catches Ricardo Fernandez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.19
1-0From the throw-in, Antonio Brivio picks out Giampiero Franceschetti. Giampiero Franceschetti sees space and advances. Giampiero Franceschetti kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.01
1-0Ricardo Fernandez darts forward. Ricardo Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Giampaolo Silenzi manages to keep it out.
21.50
With imagination, Stefano Lantignotti laces a through ball forward to Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Sandro Lotti. Excellent save.
26.47
Fabian N. Di Michele changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fabian N. Di Michele plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Fissore and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian N. Di Michele cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.02
Ricardo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Ferdinando Mela who brings the ball under control. Ferdinando Mela lofts in a cross ball towards Eusebio Villa. Eusebio Villa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.46
2-1Antonio Brivio clumsily knocks into Ruben Nunes. The referee calls over Antonio Brivio and warns him to calm down! Ruben Nunes runs off the knock.
44.18
Orlando King kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Cosenza appear unchanged since the first half. The Cosenza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cosenza kick off and get the second half underway!
54.57
Fabian N. Di Michele sees a break and surges forward. Fabian N. Di Michele shoots from 20 yards but Sandro Lotti is on top of it.
59.35
Antonio Di Michele deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos edges inside the box! Leonardo Ramos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
60.50
2-2Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Jan Metzler replacing Leonardo Ramos, Tonino Cavezzi replacing Manuele Minopoli and John De Romijn replacing Antonio Di Michele .Cosenza have made a substitution with Martin Elzinga replacing Eusebio Villa .
63.26
Girolamo Delpiano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diaw Annoni. Diaw Annoni flicks a high pass forward. Martin Elzinga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Elzinga tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.12
John De Romijn threads a neat ball through to Jan Metzler. Jan Metzler makes a defence splitting pass to Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Sandro Lotti.
85.51
Antonio Brivio advances with the ball. Antonio Brivio chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
2-2Ricardo Fernandez threads the ball through to Ferdinando Mela. Ferdinando Mela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Brivio.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Gianfranco Fissore takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Ruben Nunes steps up. It's in!! Giampaolo Silenzi had no chance!!
Pierre G. Migliorini takes a long run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
Ferdinando Mela takes a stuttering run up. The ball clips the right post and goes in. Goal!
John De Romijn steps up. The ball slams so fast inside the right post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Martin Elzinga takes a long run up. He curls the ball inside the left post - goal!!
Jan Metzler steps up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Sandro Lotti takes a stuttering run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Fabian N. Di Michele slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Girolamo Delpiano takes a short run up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Giampiero Franceschetti takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Julian Szepan takes a slow run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Stefano Lantignotti takes a long run up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Orlando King takes a long run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Tonino Cavezzi takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the right but Tonino Cavezzi cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Ricardo Fernandez takes a long run up and fires a shot towards the top corner, but it hits the woodwork and bounces back out!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
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)
6
2. Giampiero Franceschetti (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Brivio (DEF)
6
4. Manuele Minopoli (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Fabian N. Di Michele (MID)
9
7. Stefano Lantignotti (MID)
6
8. Antonio Di Michele (MID)
6
9. Gianfranco Fissore (ATT)
8
10. Pierre G. Migliorini (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Ramos (ATT)
7
12. Jan Metzler (ATT)
6
13. Tonino Cavezzi (MID)
6
14. John De Romijn (ATT)
6
1. Sandro Lotti (GK)
7
2. Aniello Testini (DEF)
6
3. Girolamo Delpiano (DEF)
6
4. Julian Szepan (DEF)
6
5. Marcello Carbone (DEF)
6
6. Orlando King (MID)
7
7. Ricardo Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Diaw Annoni (MID)
6
9. Ruben Nunes (ATT)
6
10. Eusebio Villa (ATT)
7
11. Ferdinando Mela (ATT)
8
12. Aldo Galli (GK)
0
13. Martin Elzinga (MID)
6
14. Alberto Tedesco (ATT)
0