Match Report


CagliariCagliari     VicenzaVicenza
Paul Mc cainPaul Mc cain Computer Player Computer Player
Aquivaldo OrtizA. Ortiz82
G
1
G
63Gennaro Di MasiG. Di Masi
Leon MeyerL. Meyer70
D
2
D
68Andy TaylorA. Taylor
Jyri EnckelmanJ. Enckelman71
D
3
D
67Walter ArdigòW. Ardigò
Julian ZermattenJ. Zermatten80
D
4
D
60Anselmo SmojeA. Smoje
Mauricio FerrerM. Ferrer72
D
5
D
54Nicol˜ FerroN. Ferro
Fabio BoneraF. Bonera73
M
6
M
67Neil GreigN. Greig
Alfonso MontellaA. Montella79
M
7
M
65Scott ElliottS. Elliott
Martin NaylorM. Naylor77
M
8captain
M
65Marino ComottoM. Comotto
Neil HurstN. Hurst72
A
captain9
A
64Leonardo BonoL. Bono
Egbert HilgerinkE. Hilgerink74
A
10
A
62Danilo FerronD. Ferron
Demetrios ApostolopoulosD. Apostolopoulos79
A
11
A
61Giampiero Di NataleG. Di Natale
 
Matthew GargoM. Gargo70
D
12
M
64Craig GoughC. Gough
Billy InglisB. Inglis77
M
13
M
61Cesar LopesC. Lopes
Rui RibeiroR. Ribeiro73
A
14
G
61Elvis SmainoE. Smaino

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 17,966 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Cagliari and Vicenza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alex Cangini.


0.00
Cagliari kick off and get the first half underway!
3.00
Fabio Bonera hits a low pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.41
Anselmo Smoje deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marino Comotto. Marino Comotto threads the ball through to Neil Greig. Neil Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Aquivaldo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
9.20
Alfonso Montella flicks a high pass forward to Neil Hurst who brings the ball under control. Neil Hurst cuts inside the box! Neil Hurst comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
10.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil Greig plays the ball forward to Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aquivaldo Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
12.27
Neil Hurst clumsily knocks into Anselmo Smoje. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anselmo Smoje runs off the knock.
14.39
Alfonso Montella hits a low pass to Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Egbert Hilgerink!
20.35
Neil Greig knocks the ball forward to Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jyri Enckelman.
21.44
Neil Greig hits a low pass to Leonardo Bono. Leonardo Bono sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Aquivaldo Ortiz reads it well. Quality keeping!
22.25
Neil Greig surges forward with the ball. Neil Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Ferrer.
24.15
Martin Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Martin Naylor through on goal. Some good footwork from Martin Naylor provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.01
Martin Naylor makes a probing pass to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella advances inside the box! Alfonso Montella shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.23
Julian Zermatten pushes mid-way up the pitch. Julian Zermatten makes a probing pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink plays a one-two with Alfonso Montella and advances towards the goal... Egbert Hilgerink rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.20
Jyri Enckelman kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Gennaro Di Masi manages to keep it out.
33.20
Leon Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor threads the ball through to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera whips in a cross ball towards Neil Hurst. Neil Hurst heads the ball goalwards. Gennaro Di Masi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.05
With some swift thinking, Scott Elliott plays the ball forward to Danilo Ferron. Danilo Ferron advances inside the box! Danilo Ferron side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.03
Alfonso Montella knocks the ball forward to Fabio Bonera. Fabio Bonera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Gennaro Di Masi manages to gather it comfortably.
42.58
Fabio Bonera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink shoots from 20 yards. Gennaro Di Masi comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari have changed their lineup with Billy Inglis replacing Fabio Bonera and Rui Ribeiro replacing Neil Hurst. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vicenza kick off!
47.36
Alfonso Montella takes it forward alone. Alfonso Montella controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gennaro Di Masi.
48.48
Mauricio Ferrer takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Jyri Enckelman provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.33
Martin Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Alfonso Montella collects the pass. Alfonso Montella whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink makes a deft header but somehow Gennaro Di Masi manages to keep it out.
54.45
With a delightful solo run, Marino Comotto stretches the opposition's defence. Marino Comotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.36
Billy Inglis receives the ball from a throw-in from Martin Naylor. Billy Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
65.35
Alfonso Montella runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alfonso Montella hits a low pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Some superb footwork from Egbert Hilgerink provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gennaro Di Masi had no chance!! Goal for Cagliari!
72.36
Alfonso Montella makes an attacking run forward. Alfonso Montella runs straight at the defence! Alfonso Montella makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
77.53
Jyri Enckelman makes a strong solo run forward. Jyri Enckelman knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Ribeiro but he's offside!
78.42
Martin Naylor surges forward with the ball. Martin Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.16
With some swift thinking, Jyri Enckelman plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ferrer. Mauricio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.41
Leonardo Bono hits a low pass to Neil Greig. Neil Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Ferron. Some good footwork from Danilo Ferron provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Mauricio Ferrer picks a pass forward to Martin Naylor. Martin Naylor threads a neat ball through to Alfonso Montella. Alfonso Montella knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrios Apostolopoulos. Demetrios Apostolopoulos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cagliari

Vicenza
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
14
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
20.6%
44.1%
35.3%

Scorers
Egbert Hilgerink 14, 27, 59, 65
Danilo Ferron 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Egbert Hilgerink of Cagliari

Match Ratings
1.Aquivaldo Ortiz (GK)
6
2.Leon Meyer (DEF)
6
3.Jyri Enckelman (DEF)
6
4.Julian Zermatten (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Ferrer (DEF)
6
6.Fabio Bonera (MID)
6
7.Alfonso Montella (MID)
8
8.Martin Naylor (MID)
7
9.Neil Hurst (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Egbert Hilgerink (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Demetrios Apostolopoulos (ATT)
6
 
12.Matthew Gargo (DEF)
0
13.Billy Inglis (MID)
6
14.Rui Ribeiro (ATT)
6

1.Gennaro Di Masi (GK)
7
2.Andy Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Walter Ardigò (DEF)
6
4.Anselmo Smoje (DEF)
6
5.Nicol˜ Ferro (DEF)
6
6.Neil Greig (MID)
6
7.Scott Elliott (MID)
6
8.Marino Comotto (MID)
6
9.Leonardo Bono (ATT)
6
10.Danilo Ferron (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Giampiero Di Natale (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Gough (MID)
0
13.Cesar Lopes (MID)
0
14.Elvis Smaino (GK)
0