Match Report
| Cagliari | Cagliari |  |  | Rangers | Rangers | ||||||||||||||||
| Norvouz Shamblerz | Norvouz Shamblerz | Ian Mortimer | Ian Mortimer | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ruggero Bravo | R. Bravo |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Jocelyn Karembeu | J. Karembeu | |||||||||
| Cleto Ballarin | C. Ballarin | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | G | 35 |  | Bruno Solano | B. Solano | |||||||||
| Alessandro Redaelli | A. Redaelli | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Billy Gough | B. Gough | |||||||||
| Carlos Ramirez | C. Ramirez |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Ernest Reed | E. Reed | |||||||||
| Paolo Dalmat | P. Dalmat | | 63 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Giovanni M. Toni | G. Toni | |||||||||
| Gavin Higginbotham | G. Higginbotham |  | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 | | Neil Dickov | N. Dickov | |||||||||
| Alberto Dufresnes | A. Dufresnes | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Billy Morton | B. Morton | |||||||||
| Roberto Foggia | R. Foggia | | 51 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Andy Hutchison | A. Hutchison | |||||||||
| Hugo Pinheiro | H. Pinheiro |  | 51 | A | | 9 | | M | 66 | | Matt Telfer | M. Telfer | |||||||||
| Dave Collymore | D. Collymore | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Alec Glass | A. Glass | |||||||||
| Albert Rubio | A. Rubio | | 35 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Scott McGrory | S. McGrory | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play Rangers in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Cagliari are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Cagliari get the match underway!
3.09
0-0Roberto Foggia barges into Giovanni M. Toni. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giovanni M. Toni carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.19
0-0Alberto Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro goes all the way! Hugo Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
9.14
0-0Gavin Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Albert Rubio. Albert Rubio shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.44
0-1Matt Telfer advances with the ball. Matt Telfer tries a spectacular long range effort. Matt Telfer scores for Rangers!!
30.23
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
32.41
Alberto Dufresnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Rubio. Albert Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jocelyn Karembeu is on top of it.
33.23
Giovanni M. Toni knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
38.01
0-1Andy Hutchison makes a simple pass to Alec Glass. Alec Glass knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruggero Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
40.13
Andy Hutchison makes a probing pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.12
Neil Dickov threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory goes all the way! Scott McGrory takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.38
Andy Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
Andy Hutchison passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from 25 yards. Scott McGrory scores for Rangers!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rangers get the second half underway!
47.56
Cleto Ballarin flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Dufresnes. Alberto Dufresnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Collymore. Dave Collymore flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
51.14
Roberto Foggia makes a simple pass to Hugo Pinheiro. Hugo Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.52
0-2Neil Dickov hacks Alberto Dufresnes from behind! Neil Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Dufresnes runs off the knock.
53.52
Rangers are easily keeping Cagliari at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.59
Bruno Solano kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Glass. Alec Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.49
Neil Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Glass. Alec Glass connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Ruggero Bravo is on top of it.
61.06
Alberto Dufresnes brings the ball forward. Alberto Dufresnes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
66.23
Giovanni M. Toni hacks Roberto Foggia from behind! Giovanni M. Toni is warned by the referee! Roberto Foggia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.17
Alberto Dufresnes makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Dufresnes plays a perfect one-two with Dave Collymore and rushes in on goal... Alberto Dufresnes takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jocelyn Karembeu easily smothers it!
73.30
Bruno Solano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov knocks the ball forward to Alec Glass. Alec Glass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Ramirez.
77.05
Gavin Higginbotham threads the ball through to Albert Rubio. Albert Rubio shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Jocelyn Karembeu!
78.56
Bruno Solano knocks the ball forward to Matt Telfer. Matt Telfer passes the ball forward to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.13
Bruno Solano passes the ball forward to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory goes all the way! Scott McGrory makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.48
Alessandro Redaelli passes the ball forward to Alberto Dufresnes. Alberto Dufresnes sees space and advances. Alberto Dufresnes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
32.5%
45.8%
21.7%
Scorers
| Matt Telfer 16 Scott McGrory 45 |