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Dimitri Canello
Few emotions at the beginning, then the balance is broken and the twists arrive Stankovic is the absolute protagonist at Penzo
Very important victory of Veneziawhich beats the Cagliari 2-1 in the salvation clash of Penzo and hope again. The goals of two defenders decided the contest, Zampano e Sverko. The match starts with great intensity. In the first minutes, Venezia relies on Oristanio and Zampano, while Cagliari tries to organize its plots through Gaetano e Deiolawho often exchange positions. Few chances and emotions in the first fifteen minutes. In the 32nd minute, however, Cagliari came close to scoring: a header by Mina is neutralized by a decisive intervention of Stankovicwhich then deflects into a corner Small tries to get back into the middle, without finding companions ready to accept the invitation. Venezia responds immediately and to 39’ breaks the balance: Oristanio causes panic on the wing, a precise cross is needed for Zampanowhich with a conclusion of first intention overcomes an uncertain Augello and takes his men to the1-0. Zampano's joy is all for his partner Svobodaout for the rest of the season due to injury. In the last minutes Cagliari tried to react, but without success. At 45', luck attempts a central shot blocked by Stankovicwho shortly afterwards fell badly in a clash with Piccoli and suffered a knee problem. We go to half-time with Venezia in the lead.
Emotions and twists
The second half offers emotions and twists, with the home team managing to defend their lead despite the final forcing from the guests. At 49', Nicolussi Caviglia he immediately becomes dangerous with a shot rejected by Sherriwhile in the 57th minute Oristanio he comes close to doubling the lead with a left-footed shot from the edge that ends just wide. Shortly after goal disallowed Oristanio for offside by Bottom fire. The turning point came in the 68th minute, when Sverkowith an extraordinary personal action, overtakes two opponents and, falling, puts the ball behind Sherri for the doubling of Venice. It's 2-0 and the crowd explodes with joy.
Cagliari's reaction
Cagliari, however, does not give up. At 76', Pavolettias soon as he enters, closes the distance with a shot of testa accurate on cross by Augello. The match reopens and the guests increase the pressure. Between the 80th and 83rd minutes, Cagliari came close to equalizing several times. Before Zappa then look for the goal with a long range shot Lapadulawith a double close attempt, is stopped by a heroic Stankovicwho injured his face but remained on the pitch. The tension grows, with warnings per Pavoletti e Idzes after a heated confrontation in the area. Venezia struggled in the final minutes, but resisted thanks to the defensive compactness and saves of Stankovic, the absolute protagonist of the match. At the final whistle, Venezia emerged victorious 2-1, conquering three points fundamental in the fight for salvation. Cagliari, despite their commitment, suffers from a subpar first half and will have to seek redemption in the next matches.
VENICE – CAGLIARI 2-1
Markers: 38' Zampano, 67' Sverko, 76' Pavoletti.
Venezia (3-4-2-1): Stankovic; Altars, Idzes, Sverko; Zampano (90' Bjarkason), Nicolussi Caviglia, Andersen (70' Crnigoj), Ellertsson; Oristanio (84' Yeboah), Busio (90' Schingtienne); Pohjanpalo (84' Gytkjaer). Available: Joronen, Grandi, Haps, Candela, Carboni, El Haddad, Doumbia. All.: Eusebio Di Francesco.
Cagliari (3-5-1-1): Sherri; Zappa, Mina (72' Wieteska), Luperto; Zortea (66' Felici), Adopo, Makoumbou, Deiola (53' Lapadula), Augello; Gaetano (66' Marin); Piccoli (72' Pavoletti). Available: Ciocci, Scuffet, Viola, Prati, Jatkto, Palomino, Obert, Azzi, Mutandwa. All.: Davide Nicola.
Ammonites: 74' Wieteska, 82' Pavoletti and Idzes.
Referee: Marco Guida from Torre Annunziata.
Spectators: 9.713.
Recovery: 0′ pt 5’ st.
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