Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio C. Castellani where Empoli play Cagliari in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in poor condition.
Empoli are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cagliari appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Cagliari kick off the first half!
3.30
0-1Enrique Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Fabian N. Di Michele. Fabian N. Di Michele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini skips past Dayo Zanetti! Pierre G. Migliorini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Pierre G. Migliorini scores for Cagliari!!
6.57
0-1Pier G. Altomare barges into Gianfranco Fissore. Pier G. Altomare is given a warning by the referee! Gianfranco Fissore stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.23
0-1Antonio Brivio hacks Marcel Hollmer from behind! Antonio Brivio is shown the yellow card! Marcel Hollmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.11
0-1Enrique Marquitos makes a probing pass to Antonio Di Michele. Antonio Di Michele flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramos. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Ramos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Zerbini Baiano manages to keep it out.
14.06
Pier G. Altomare hacks Leonardo Ramos from behind! The referee brings Pier G. Altomare to one side and gives him another warning! Leonardo Ramos runs off the knock.
14.06
0-1Free kick to Cagliari just outside the area...
15.40
Antonio Di Michele takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
16.13
Duccio Russo chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Di Meglio. Mariano Di Meglio whips in a cross ball towards Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.49
Enrique Marquitos makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Marquitos makes a probing pass to Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Fissore. With a superhuman jump, Gianfranco Fissore connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Zerbini Baiano had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
30.54
1-2Benito Guzzo threads a neat ball through to Duccio Russo. Duccio Russo makes an attacking run forward. Duccio Russo shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.25
With a delightful solo run, Antonio Di Michele stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Di Michele whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ramos. Leonardo Ramos heads the ball goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
44.12
Antonio Di Michele flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore whips in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Guglielmo Di Napoli sees Nwankwo Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Moss edges inside the box! Nwankwo Moss cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Empoli appear unchanged since the first half. Cagliari appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
49.32
Stefano Lantignotti flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Ramos who takes it down. Leonardo Ramos runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Ramos shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
51.38
Stefano Lantignotti darts forward. Stefano Lantignotti rushes past Benito Guzzo! Stefano Lantignotti looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Zerbini Baiano manages to keep it out.
54.44
Duccio Russo sees Nelson van den Heuvel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson van den Heuvel shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.05
Pier G. Altomare makes a simple pass to Marcel Hollmer. Marcel Hollmer kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Di Meglio. Mariano Di Meglio rushes past Enrique Marquitos! Mariano Di Meglio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.01
1-2Cagliari have made 3 substitutions with Jan Metzler replacing Leonardo Ramos, Tonino Cavezzi replacing Manuele Minopoli and Jason Ball replacing Antonio Di Michele .
63.28
Generoso Croce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson van den Heuvel. Nelson van den Heuvel shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Tony Dixon.
64.05
1-2Duccio Russo takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Nwankwo Moss muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.38
Mariano Di Meglio comes in with a late challenge on Tonino Cavezzi. The referee brings Mariano Di Meglio to one side and gives him a warning! Tonino Cavezzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.56
1-2Jason Ball sees a break and surges forward. Jason Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Migliorini but he's offside!
72.45
1-2Cagliari are dictating the run of play here today.
77.04
Jason Ball surges forward with the ball. Jason Ball threads a neat ball through to Jan Metzler. Some silky footwork from Jan Metzler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
83.52
Giampiero Franceschetti kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian N. Di Michele. Fabian N. Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Fissore. Gianfranco Fissore tries a spectacular long range effort. Gianfranco Fissore scores for Cagliari!!
89.05
Stefano Lantignotti chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre G. Migliorini. Pierre G. Migliorini tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zerbini Baiano (GK)
7
2. Benito Guzzo (DEF)
6
3. Pier G. Altomare (DEF)
6
4. Dayo Zanetti (DEF)
6
5. Generoso Croce (MID)
6
6. Guglielmo Di Napoli (MID)
6
7. Marcel Hollmer (MID)
6
8. Duccio Russo (MID)
6
9. Mariano Di Meglio (ATT)
7
10. Nwankwo Moss (ATT)
6
11. Nelson van den Heuvel (ATT)
7
12. Florian Melli (MID)
0
13. Oscar Jr. Cimarelli (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Annoni (ATT)
0
1. Tony Dixon (GK)
6
2. Giampiero Franceschetti (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Brivio (DEF)
5
4. Manuele Minopoli (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Marquitos (DEF)
7
6. Fabian N. Di Michele (MID)
8
7. Stefano Lantignotti (MID)
7
8. Antonio Di Michele (MID)
7
9. Gianfranco Fissore (ATT)
9
10. Pierre G. Migliorini (ATT)
8
11. Leonardo Ramos (ATT)
7
12. Jan Metzler (ATT)
6
13. Tonino Cavezzi (MID)
6
14. Jason Ball (DEF)
7