Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Is Arenas where Cagliari play host to Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Cagliari and Parma are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Benito Maspero.


0.00
Cagliari kick off and get the match underway!
2.59
With vision, Generoso Bonomi laces a through ball forward to Francisco Castro. Francisco Castro shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.06
Youssef Van Den Berg comes in with a late challenge on Malcolm Vernazza. The referee calls over Youssef Van Den Berg and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.16
Adam Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Roccati. Ferdinando Roccati chips the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bonomi. Generoso Bonomi knocks in a cross ball towards Matjaz Morabito. Matjaz Morabito gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.15
Dean Britton hits a low pass to Malcolm Vernazza. Malcolm Vernazza darts forward. Malcolm Vernazza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssef Van Den Berg.
26.11
Christian Iannuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.13
Brian Goldberg gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Paul Gough whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Veurink. Nabil Veurink fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Manuele Tacchi effortlessly picks it out of the air!
28.55
Christian Iannuzzi sees Malcolm Vernazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malcolm Vernazza passes the ball forward but Nabil Veurink is offside!
34.02
Ferdinando Roccati knocks the ball forward to Matjaz Morabito. Matjaz Morabito shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
39.12
Achille Albonetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Lloyd. Dion Lloyd decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Veurink. Nabil Veurink connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Manuele Tacchi didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.24
Adam Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Ferdinando Roccati. Ferdinando Roccati knocks the ball forward to Generoso Bonomi. Generoso Bonomi whips in a cross ball towards Ferdinando Roccati. Ferdinando Roccati makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Brian Goldberg makes a simple pass to Dion Lloyd. Dion Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Gough. Paul Gough whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Veurink. Nabil Veurink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Manuele Tacchi manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cagliari appear unchanged since the first half. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Parma kick off and get the second half underway!
48.23
Dion Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Iannuzzi. Christian Iannuzzi plays a scrappy one-two with Nabil Veurink and advances towards the goal... Christian Iannuzzi shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
49.17
Ferdinando Roccati threads a neat ball through to Matjaz Morabito. Matjaz Morabito knocks in a cross ball towards Generoso Bonomi. Generoso Bonomi fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.40
Gabriel Guerrero Lopez sees Dion Lloyd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Lloyd knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Zilic. Marco Zilic plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Gough and stumbles forward towards the goal... Marco Zilic cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.15
Cagliari have made a substitution with Oberdan Mazzoleni replacing Christian Iannuzzi .
63.28
Achille Albonetti kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Gough. Paul Gough whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Mazzoleni. Oberdan Mazzoleni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.33
Christian Mondini sees Matjaz Morabito in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matjaz Morabito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Guerrero Lopez.
69.22
Matjaz Morabito flicks a high pass forward. Franco Filippini collects the pass. Franco Filippini chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Mondini. Christian Mondini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.16
Adam Scowcroft clumsily knocks into Oberdan Mazzoleni. Adam Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Oberdan Mazzoleni runs off the knock.
81.54
Dean Britton plays the ball forward to Oberdan Mazzoleni. With a delightful solo run, Oberdan Mazzoleni stretches the opposition's defence. Oberdan Mazzoleni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Zilic but he's offside!
83.28
Dean Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Mazzoleni. Oberdan Mazzoleni flicks a high ball forward to Marco Zilic who takes it down. Marco Zilic whips in a cross ball towards Nabil Veurink. Nabil Veurink is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Manuele Tacchi manages to gather it.
84.44
Adam Scowcroft hacks Malcolm Vernazza from behind! The referee brings Adam Scowcroft to one side and gives him another warning! Malcolm Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.53
Achille Albonetti flicks a high ball forward to Malcolm Vernazza who takes it down. Malcolm Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Nabil Veurink who brings the ball under control. Nabil Veurink plays a quick one-two with Dion Lloyd and rushes in on goal... Nabil Veurink shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
28.2%
40.8%
31%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nabil Veurink of Cagliari