Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Sampdoria. A crowd of 19,699 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cagliari are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pasquale Riccio.


0.00
Sampdoria kick off!
3.18
Brendan Matthews hacks Domenico Caputi from behind! Brendan Matthews is shown the yellow card! Domenico Caputi runs off the knock.
8.42
Darren Cooper makes a probing pass to Marcello Lasalandra. With intelligent imagination, Marcello Lasalandra plays the ball forward to Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
9.12
Pablo Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Hannes Krüger who brings the ball under control. Hannes Krüger lofts in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo makes a deft header but Aquivaldo Ortiz reads it well. Good save!
10.04
Peter Tobiassen hits a low pass to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Domenico Caputi.
12.39
Domenico Caputi sees Marcello Lasalandra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcello Lasalandra sees Enrico Anaclerio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrico Anaclerio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.09
Darren Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcello Lasalandra. Showing composure, Marcello Lasalandra plays the ball forward to Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Birnbaum.
15.38
Linus Breitner threads a neat ball through to Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Condi. Jeremy Condi cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jeremy Condi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sampdoria!
20.56
Brendan Matthews threads the ball through to Stephen James. Stephen James plays a one-two with Martin Naylor and advances towards the goal... Stephen James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Gert Coppens.
22.47
Darren Cooper catches Stephen James on the ankles. Darren Cooper is warned by the referee! Stephen James carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.04
Marcello Lasalandra knocks the ball forward to Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Tobiassen.
39.53
With great vision, Peter Tobiassen plays the ball forward to Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Matthews who gracefully takes it down. Brendan Matthews lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
40.01
Martin Naylor threads a neat ball through to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
44.48
Pablo Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Lasalandra collects the pass. Marcello Lasalandra lofts in a cross ball towards Wladimiro Guzzo. Wladimiro Guzzo beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Billy Inglis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Martin Naylor provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Naylor!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The Sampdoria players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Cagliari start the second half!
47.15
Vincenzo Birnbaum flicks a high pass forward. Peter Tobiassen controls it well on his chest. Peter Tobiassen knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen James. Stephen James shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
49.31
Martin Naylor makes a simple pass to Brendan Matthews. Brendan Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
51.41
Pablo Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Birnbaum. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Birnbaum carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.57
Vincenzo Birnbaum chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.23
Marcello Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Guzzo collects the pass. Wladimiro Guzzo lofts in a cross ball towards Hannes Krüger. Hannes Krüger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
55.16
Billy Inglis plays the ball forward to Stephen James. Stephen James skips past Domenico Giannichedda! Some silky footwork from Stephen James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cagliari!
59.26
Martin Naylor sees Fabio Bonera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Fabio Bonera plays the ball forward to Martin Naylor who has made a great run into the box. Martin Naylor strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Gert Coppens manages to gather it.
60.33
Cagliari have made 2 substitutions with Alfonso Montella replacing Fabio Bonera and Neil Hurst replacing Brendan Matthews .Sampdoria have made 2 substitutions with Sandro Mora replacing Pablo Peiro and Kelvin Britton replacing Jeremy Condi .
63.18
Peter Tobiassen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer sees Stephen James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen James whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
66.18
Billy Inglis barges into Sandro Mora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sandro Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.15
Domenico Giannichedda threads a neat ball through to Marcello Lasalandra. Marcello Lasalandra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sandro Mora. Sandro Mora shoots from 20 yards but Aquivaldo Ortiz reads it well. Excellent save!
73.10
Stephen James sees Rui Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gert Coppens who gathers it comfortably.
75.09
Linus Breitner barges into Neil Hurst. Linus Breitner is shown the yellow card! Neil Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Sampdoria have made a substitution with Arnauld Albertini replacing Domenico Giannichedda .
81.52
Arnauld Albertini flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Guzzo who takes it down. Wladimiro Guzzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.41
Peter Tobiassen hits a low pass to Marinos Katsouranis. Marinos Katsouranis flicks a high ball forward to Rui Ribeiro who takes it down. Rui Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Marinos Katsouranis. Marinos Katsouranis whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23.9%
44.3%
31.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Naylor of Cagliari

Match Ratings