Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to AC Monza. A crowd of 19,687 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Cagliari and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Romero.
0.00
0-0AC Monza get the match underway!
3.27
0-0Ivan Zampagna hacks Antonio Jesus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.32
0-0Michel Koutouan sees Enrico Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Zampagna.
6.42
0-0Emile Mbamba knocks the ball forward to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.14
0-0Modeste Mettomo decides to run forward with the ball. Modeste Mettomo sees Evans Gazzoli just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Evans Gazzoli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
21.54
Ivan Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Clemence changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Clemence lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fernando Tapia punches it away to safety.
22.05
Adolfo Mendez knocks the ball forward to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Matteo Caputo manages to keep it out.
24.28
0-1Louis David pushes up the pitch. Louis David threads the ball through to Gianni Poli. Gianni Poli knocks in a cross ball towards Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.38
Ian Yáñez flicks a high ball forward to Michel Koutouan who takes it down. Michel Koutouan threads a neat ball through to Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Matteo Caputo.
28.11
0-1It's a corner kick. Patrick Zambernardi loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Ian Yáñez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.14
Louis David kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba sees Gianni Poli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Poli lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Tapia.
32.29
Arthur Clemence threads the ball through to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.09
Adolfo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Alves collects the pass. Vasco Alves cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Vasco Alves provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
40.18
0-1Emile Mbamba comes in with a late challenge on Patrick Zambernardi. Emile Mbamba is shown the yellow card! Patrick Zambernardi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
0-1Jurgen Van Eijk flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Clemence controls it well on his chest. Arthur Clemence threads a neat ball through to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos makes a probing pass to Evans Gazzoli but he's offside!
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. AC Monza 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!
49.19
Louis David threads a neat ball through to Modeste Mettomo. Modeste Mettomo plays the ball forward to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.01
Michel Koutouan flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Alves who gracefully takes it down. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.09
0-1Patrick Zambernardi flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Alves controls it well on his chest. Vasco Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Louis David catches Antonio Jesus on the ankles. Antonio Jesus appeals for a penalty! Given!!
53.09
0-1The referee points to the spot..
54.13
Enrico Correa takes a stuttering run up. It's there!! Matteo Caputo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.19
Jurgen Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Clemence. Arthur Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Santos collects the pass. Antonio Santos shoots from distance. Solid save from Fernando Tapia. What a great pair of hands!
59.07
Giampiero Tramezzani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.54
Giampiero Tramezzani flicks the ball to his team mate, Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Maresca.
66.54
Numo Rothen flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Alves. Vasco Alves whips in a cross ball towards Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.07
Numo Rothen takes a long throw-in. Adolfo Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance but Matteo Caputo is on top of his game. Great save!
72.24
Ivan Zampagna threads a neat ball through to Arthur Clemence. Without breaking stride, Arthur Clemence plays the ball forward to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.45
Vasco Alves comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Zampagna. The referee calls over Vasco Alves and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Zampagna stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.38
2-1AC Monza have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Palmer replacing Ivan Zampagna and Guerino Capezzuto replacing Emile Mbamba .
78.45
2-1Giampiero Tramezzani hacks Numo Rothen from behind! The referee brings Giampiero Tramezzani to one side and gives him a warning! Numo Rothen stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.29
Michel Koutouan sees a break and surges forward. Michel Koutouan whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Jesus. Antonio Jesus flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Matteo Caputo keeps it out!
81.18
Philipp Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Mendez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Mendez threads a neat ball through to Enrico Correa. Enrico Correa shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.10
Adolfo Mendez hacks Modeste Mettomo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Modeste Mettomo stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
Gianni Poli hacks Ian Yáñez from behind! The referee calls over Gianni Poli and warns him to calm down! Ian Yáñez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Guerino Capezzuto threads a neat ball through to Evans Gazzoli. Evans Gazzoli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Tapia.
90.00
Corner kick to AC Monza. Modeste Mettomo plays it to the far post. Louis David shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
25%
46.1%
28.9%
Scorers
| Enrico Correa 54 (p), 67 | Evans Gazzoli 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Tapia of Cagliari |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Tapia (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Alex Maresca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Philipp Ziegler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ian Yáñez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Mendez (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Michel Koutouan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Numo Rothen (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patrick Zambernardi (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Enrico Correa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Vasco Alves (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Flavio Bagnacani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Garry Gemmill (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abubakari Hansma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Matteo Caputo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Louis David (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jurgen Van Eijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Zampagna (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Emile Mbamba (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Giampiero Tramezzani (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arthur Clemence (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Modeste Mettomo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Evans Gazzoli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gianni Poli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oleg Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guerino Capezzuto (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Hoalid Cloarec (MID) | 0 | |