Cagliari vs Napoli, 2021-22 Italian Serie A
· Italian Serie ANapoli draw at Cagliari on late Osimhen header amid Serie A title chase
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen's late header earned Serie A title chasers Napoli a 1-1 draw at Cagliari on Monday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Hand ball by Andrea Petagna (Napoli).
- 2': Foul by Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli).
- 2': Giorgio Altare (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Alberto Grassi (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Eljif Elmas (Napoli).
- 4': Eljif Elmas (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari).
- 7': Foul by Amir Rrahmani (Napoli).
- 7': João Pedro (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari).
- 9': Piotr Zielinski (Napoli) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Attempt saved. Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 10': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Alessio Cragno.
- 11': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Alessandro Deiola.
- 11': Attempt missed. Amir Rrahmani (Napoli) right footed shot from very close range is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 14': Eljif Elmas (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari).
- 15': Corner, Cagliari. Conceded by Juan Jesus.
- 16': Attempt saved. Giorgio Altare (Cagliari) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gastón Pereiro with a cross.
- 16': Attempt missed. Giorgio Altare (Cagliari) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
- 18': Attempt missed. João Pedro (Cagliari) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alberto Grassi.
- 19': Foul by Giorgio Altare (Cagliari).
- 19': Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Substitution, Napoli. Kevin Malcuit replaces Giovanni Di Lorenzo because of an injury.
- 29': Alberto Grassi (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Diego Demme (Napoli).
- 30': Attempt saved. João Pedro (Cagliari) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniele Baselli with a through ball.
- 31': Foul by Andrea Petagna (Napoli).
- 31': Matteo Lovato (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Diego Demme (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by João Pedro (Cagliari).
- 34': Attempt saved. Mário Rui (Napoli) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Juan Jesus.
- 34': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Alessio Cragno.
- 35': Amir Rrahmani (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 35': Foul by João Pedro (Cagliari).
- 35': João Pedro (Cagliari) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 36': Offside, Napoli. Piotr Zielinski tries a through ball, but Mário Rui is caught offside.
- 37': Hand ball by Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli).
- 37': Andrea Petagna (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Foul by Matteo Lovato (Cagliari).
- 38': Attempt blocked. Dries Mertens (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrea Petagna.
- 38': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Edoardo Goldaniga.
- 41': Foul by Dalbert (Cagliari).
- 41': Kevin Malcuit (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Eljif Elmas (Napoli) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Foul by Giorgio Altare (Cagliari).
- 42': Dangerous play by Andrea Petagna (Napoli).
- 42': Raoul Bellanova (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Dalbert (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 42': Foul by Kevin Malcuit (Napoli).
- 42': Kevin Malcuit (Napoli) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+1': Daniele Baselli (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Eljif Elmas (Napoli).
- 45'+2': Hand ball by Mário Rui (Napoli).
- 45'+3': Foul by Juan Jesus (Napoli).
- 45'+3': João Pedro (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+4': Alberto Grassi (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Eljif Elmas (Napoli).
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Cagliari 0, Napoli 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Cagliari 0, Napoli 0.
- 49': Diego Demme (Napoli) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Foul by João Pedro (Cagliari).
- 50': Attempt missed. Piotr Zielinski (Napoli) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.
- 50': Dries Mertens (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Foul by Edoardo Goldaniga (Cagliari).
- 51': Offside, Napoli. Kalidou Koulibaly tries a through ball, but Mário Rui is caught offside.
- 53': Attempt missed. Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dalbert.
- 54': Offside, Napoli. David Ospina tries a through ball, but Andrea Petagna is caught offside.
- 54': Offside, Napoli. Eljif Elmas tries a through ball, but Andrea Petagna is caught offside.
- 57': Alberto Grassi (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli).
- 57': Foul by Mário Rui (Napoli).
- 57': Raoul Bellanova (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 58': Goal! Cagliari 1, Napoli 0. Gastón Pereiro (Cagliari) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alessandro Deiola.
- 60': Andrea Petagna (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Giorgio Altare (Cagliari).
- 61': Attempt saved. Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Raoul Bellanova with a cross.
- 61': Attempt missed. Daniele Baselli (Cagliari) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
- 64': Foul by João Pedro (Cagliari).
- 64': Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli).
- 64': João Pedro (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Hand ball by Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari).
- 67': Substitution, Napoli. Fabián Ruiz replaces Juan Jesus.
- 67': Substitution, Napoli. Victor Osimhen replaces Andrea Petagna.
- 67': Substitution, Napoli. Adam Ounas replaces Diego Demme.
- 68': Foul by Eljif Elmas (Napoli).
- 68': Matteo Lovato (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli).
- 71': João Pedro (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Foul by Gastón Pereiro (Cagliari).
- 72': Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Corner, Cagliari. Conceded by Kevin Malcuit.
- 73': Foul by Giorgio Altare (Cagliari).
- 73': Mário Rui (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Substitution, Cagliari. Razvan Marin replaces Alberto Grassi.
- 78': Attempt missed. João Pedro (Cagliari) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Razvan Marin with a headed pass.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Victor Osimhen (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dries Mertens.
- 82': Substitution, Cagliari. Gabriele Zappa replaces Daniele Baselli because of an injury.
- 83': Substitution, Cagliari. Leonardo Pavoletti replaces Gastón Pereiro.
- 83': Substitution, Napoli. Alessandro Zanoli replaces Kevin Malcuit because of an injury.
- 84': Foul by Adam Ounas (Napoli).
- 84': Raoul Bellanova (Cagliari) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Attempt missed. Leonardo Pavoletti (Cagliari) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Razvan Marin with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 86': Attempt saved. Razvan Marin (Cagliari) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Leonardo Pavoletti.
- 86': Corner, Cagliari. Conceded by David Ospina.
- 87': Goal! Cagliari 1, Napoli 1. Victor Osimhen (Napoli) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Mário Rui with a cross.
- 87': Foul by Adam Ounas (Napoli).
- 87': Raoul Bellanova (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Alessandro Deiola (Cagliari) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Dries Mertens (Napoli).
- 90': Hand ball by Dries Mertens (Napoli).
- 90'+1': Fabián Ruiz (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Gabriele Zappa (Cagliari).
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Leonardo Pavoletti (Cagliari) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Razvan Marin (Cagliari) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by João Pedro.
- 90'+3': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Raoul Bellanova.
- 90'+4': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Alessandro Deiola.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Cagliari. Charalampos Lykogiannis replaces Dalbert.
- 90'+5': Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Charalampos Lykogiannis.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Cagliari 1, Napoli 1.
- 0': Match ends, Cagliari 1, Napoli 1.
Statistics
 NAP |
CAG |
|
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 53.4 | Possession | 46.6 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 322 | Accurate Passes | 270 |
| 431 | Passes | 385 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 20 | Crosses | 15 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 57 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 27 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 9 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 9 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: Italian Serie A
Venue: Unipol Domus
Location: Cagliari, Italy
Attendance: 12,063
Venue: Unipol Domus
Location: Cagliari, Italy
Attendance: 12,063
Serie A Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internazionale | 21 | +27 | 49 |
| 2 | AC Milan | 21 | +18 | 46 |
| 3 | Napoli | 21 | +14 | 43 |
| 4 | AS Roma | 21 | +14 | 42 |
Line-Ups
Cagliari (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Alessio Cragno (GK) |
| 66 | Matteo Lovato |
| 15 | Giorgio Altare |
| 3 | Edoardo Goldaniga |
| 4 | Daniele Baselli |
| 14 | Alessandro Deiola |
| 27 | Alberto Grassi |
| 29 | Dalbert |
| 12 | Raoul Bellanova |
| 10 | João Pedro  |
| 20 | Gastón Pereiro |
Napoli (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | David Ospina (GK) |
| 26 | Kalidou Koulibaly |
| 5 | Juan Jesus |
| 13 | Amir Rrahmani |
| 20 | Piotr Zielinski |
| 4 | Diego Demme |
| 6 | Mário Rui |
| 22 | Giovanni Di Lorenzo |
| 37 | Andrea Petagna |
| 14 | Dries Mertens |
| 7 | Eljif Elmas |
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