Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Verona Hellas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and Verona Hellas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Banchelli.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.29
0-0Philipp Ziegler sees Patrick Zambernardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.36
0-0Patrick Zambernardi chips the ball to his team mate, Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa skips past Manuele Grandoni! Enrico Correa shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Karim Vos!
15.47
0-1Craig Rae receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonino Ambrosetti. Craig Rae passes the ball forward to Zerbini Salvatori. Zerbini Salvatori plays a quick one-two with Giampiero Bravo and rushes in on goal... Zerbini Salvatori shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Fernando Tapia had no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
18.11
Patrick Zambernardi sees Vasco Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Alves whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Karim Vos. Excellent save.
20.55
With some swift thinking, Antonino Ambrosetti plays the ball forward to Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Tapia who gathers it comfortably.
24.07
0-1Philipp Ziegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Numo Rothen. With a delightful solo run, Numo Rothen stretches the opposition's defence. Numo Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Eusebio Sturba clumsily knocks into Antonio Jesus. Penalty not given!!
30.14
0-1Ian Yáñez plays the ball forward to Patrick Zambernardi. Patrick Zambernardi plays the ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
34.27
Oleg Pearson flicks a high pass forward to Antonino Ambrosetti who brings the ball neatly under control. Antonino Ambrosetti knocks the ball forward to Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
36.36
Oleg Pearson takes it forward alone. Oleg Pearson threads a neat ball through to Carlo Pellizzaro. Carlo Pellizzaro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.34
Michel Koutouan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Karim Vos.
40.30
0-2It's a corner kick. Patrick Zambernardi loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Michel Koutouan shoots from just inside the box. Oleg Pearson steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cagliari players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cagliari get the second half underway!
49.54
Michel Koutouan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus plays a sublime one-two with Enrico Correa and races in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Antonio Jesus provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.20
Craig Rae flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Pellizzaro controls it well on his chest. Carlo Pellizzaro sees Zerbini Salvatori just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Zerbini Salvatori comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
55.24
Patrick Zambernardi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Karim Vos who gathers it comfortably.
59.47
0-2Manuele Grandoni sees Moreno Cirillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moreno Cirillo decides to run forward with the ball. Moreno Cirillo passes the ball forward but Carlo Pellizzaro is offside!
60.11
0-2Verona Hellas have made 3 substitutions with Ciro Bellini replacing Antonino Ambrosetti, Marco Tentoni replacing Oleg Pearson and Quim Viana replacing Carlo Pellizzaro .
61.13
Abel Bento darts forward. Abel Bento shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
63.12
0-2Moreno Cirillo catches Michel Koutouan on the ankles. Moreno Cirillo is warned by the referee! Michel Koutouan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.00
Philipp Ziegler flicks a high ball forward to Numo Rothen who takes it down. Numo Rothen flicks a high pass forward to Enrico Correa who brings the ball under control. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
Enrico Correa barges into Marco Tentoni. The referee warns Enrico Correa to calm down! Marco Tentoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.36
Ciro Bellini catches Philipp Ziegler on the ankles. Ciro Bellini is warned by the referee! Philipp Ziegler runs off the knock.
78.48
Cosimo Ziliani runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cosimo Ziliani shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
79.25
Alex Maresca passes the ball forward to Numo Rothen. Numo Rothen kicks a strong pass forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Karim Vos.
81.01
Patrick Zambernardi sees Enrico Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Karim Vos who gathers it comfortably.
83.34
Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa collects the pass. Enrico Correa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.20
0-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.29
Numo Rothen flicks a high pass forward. Enrico Correa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrico Correa shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Cosimo Ziliani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Bravo. Giampiero Bravo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Quim Viana is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
25.3%
44.3%
30.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlo Pellizzaro of Verona Hellas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Tapia (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Maresca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Ziegler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ian Yáñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Michel Koutouan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Numo Rothen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Patrick Zambernardi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Correa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Flavio Bagnacani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Gemmill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abubakari Hansma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Karim Vos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eusebio Sturba (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Pearson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Manuele Grandoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cosimo Ziliani (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Antonino Ambrosetti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Craig Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Moreno Cirillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Zerbini Salvatori (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Carlo Pellizzaro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Giampiero Bravo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Quim Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marco Tentoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ciro Bellini (DEF) | 5 | |