Match Report


CagliariCagliari     SampdoriaSampdoria
James DunlopJames Dunlop Computer Player Computer Player
Leon WüthrichL. Wüthrich77
G
1
G
64Giordano LamacchiG. Lamacchi
Esteban MolinaE. Molina77
D
2
D
64Richard DickovR. Dickov
Dominic DickovD. Dickov82
D
3
D
56Camille AjasC. Ajas
Liam FalsiniL. Falsini78
D
4
D
54Alfredo SassanelliA. Sassanelli
Luciano CannarsaL. Cannarsa76
M
5
M
70Tiziano RoccoT. Rocco
Guglielmo Di MicheleG. Di Michele78
M
6captain
M
70Ronnie McgovernR. Mcgovern
Kaleva SinkonenK. Sinkonen78
M
captain7
M
68Alexandre AlvesA. Alves
Simon WitteS. Witte79
M
8
M
66Scott NivenS. Niven
Renzo TricaricoR. Tricarico77
A
9
A
72Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Tiago ValenteT. Valente77
A
10
A
71Yuri PassoniY. Passoni
Samir ScholzS. Scholz77
A
11
A
68Giancarlo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
 
Alex EduseiA. Edusei83
D
12
M
66Henry MercerH. Mercer
Fabio PorchiaF. Porchia82
M
13
A
64Gary GoughG. Gough
David StrachanD. Strachan86
A
14
G
63Colin BlackC. Black

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 19,549 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cagliari and Sampdoria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sandro Romualdi.


0.00
The first half starts with Sampdoria kicking off!
3.31
Dominic Dickov passes the ball forward to Liam Falsini. Liam Falsini flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
6.35
Renzo Tricarico kicks a strong pass forward to Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Guglielmo Di Michele provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
8.55
Camille Ajas catches Luciano Cannarsa on the ankles. The referee brings Camille Ajas to one side and gives him a warning! Luciano Cannarsa runs off the knock.
10.26
Dominic Dickov takes the throw-in. Esteban Molina flicks a high ball forward to Guglielmo Di Michele who takes it down. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a simple pass to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
18.14
Dominic Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele. Guglielmo Di Michele knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Giordano Lamacchi who gathers it comfortably.
20.39
Dominic Dickov threads a neat ball through to Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tiago Valente is offside!
24.13
Kaleva Sinkonen darts forward. Kaleva Sinkonen plays a quick one-two with Samir Scholz and rushes in on goal... Kaleva Sinkonen cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Giordano Lamacchi as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.40
Tiago Valente comes in with a late challenge on Camille Ajas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Camille Ajas runs off the knock.
32.12
Guglielmo Di Michele threads a neat ball through to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.29
Camille Ajas knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern flicks a high ball forward to Giancarlo De Franceschi who gracefully takes it down. Giancarlo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Mcgovern. Ronnie Mcgovern heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sampdoria!
40.47
Alexandre Alves comes in with a late challenge on Esteban Molina. The referee brings Alexandre Alves to one side and gives him a warning! Esteban Molina runs off the knock.
44.16
Kaleva Sinkonen barges into Alexandre Alves. The referee calls over Kaleva Sinkonen and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Alves runs off the knock.
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. Sampdoria also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Cagliari kicking off!
49.37
Dominic Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Cannarsa collects the pass. Luciano Cannarsa plays the ball forward to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Camille Ajas.
51.14
Scott Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo De Franceschi. Giancarlo De Franceschi finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
54.05
Ronnie Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Rocco. Tiziano Rocco plays a quick one-two with Guillermo Cortes and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Rocco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.12
Liam Falsini flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico makes a probing pass between the defence to Kaleva Sinkonen. Kaleva Sinkonen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.41
Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward. Samir Scholz controls it well on his chest. Samir Scholz plays a scrappy one-two with Luciano Cannarsa and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Alves comes in with a late challenge on Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz appeals for a penalty! Given!!
60.41
The referee points to the spot..
61.34
Renzo Tricarico takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Giordano Lamacchi had no chance!!
63.58
Richard Dickov sees a break and surges forward. Richard Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
65.21
Esteban Molina flicks a high pass forward to Kaleva Sinkonen who brings the ball under control. Kaleva Sinkonen flicks a high pass forward to Simon Witte who brings the ball under control. Simon Witte knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guglielmo Di Michele is offside!
66.15
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Simon Witte collects the pass. Simon Witte tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
69.03
Simon Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
72.55
Alexandre Alves makes a probing pass to Guillermo Cortes. Guillermo Cortes shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.01
Samir Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper, Giordano Lamacchi, sees it late!! Goal for Cagliari!
81.34
Luciano Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward to Guglielmo Di Michele who brings the ball under control. Guglielmo Di Michele makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Valente. Some good footwork from Tiago Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.01
Kaleva Sinkonen kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Cannarsa. Luciano Cannarsa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Di Michele but the linesman indicates offside!
87.14
Esteban Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Renzo Tricarico. Renzo Tricarico rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Kaleva Sinkonen threads the ball through to Samir Scholz. Samir Scholz rushes past Camille Ajas! Samir Scholz shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cagliari

Sampdoria
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
15.6%
45.5%
39%

Scorers
Kaleva Sinkonen 57
Renzo Tricarico 61 (p), 75, 87
Tiago Valente 81
Ronnie Mcgovern 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Renzo Tricarico of Cagliari

Match Ratings
1.Leon Wüthrich (GK)
6
2.Esteban Molina (DEF)
6
3.Dominic Dickov (DEF)
6
4.Liam Falsini (DEF)
6
5.Luciano Cannarsa (MID)
7
6.Guglielmo Di Michele (MID)
7
7.Kaleva Sinkonen (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Simon Witte (MID)
6
9.Renzo Tricarico (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Tiago Valente (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Samir Scholz (ATT)
6
 
12.Alex Edusei (DEF)
0
13.Fabio Porchia (MID)
0
14.David Strachan (ATT)
0

1.Giordano Lamacchi (GK)
6
2.Richard Dickov (DEF)
6
3.Camille Ajas (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Sassanelli (DEF)
6
5.Tiziano Rocco (MID)
6
6.Ronnie Mcgovern (MID)goal scored
7
7.Alexandre Alves (MID)
6
8.Scott Niven (MID)
6
9.Guillermo Cortes (ATT)
6
10.Yuri Passoni (ATT)
6
11.Giancarlo De Franceschi (ATT)
6
 
12.Henry Mercer (MID)
0
13.Gary Gough (ATT)
0
14.Colin Black (GK)
0