By Anna Italia

                                     CAGLIARI  3 -  0  TORINO
                                             11' J. Jeda
                                             22' Robert Acquafresca (pen)
                                             57' Robert Acquafresca

Prayers are being answered!!!   Cagliari is surviving, struggling to remain in the Serie A.  Challenge was to beat Torino to grasp the 3 points and they DID!!!!  It was a great match for young striker Robert Acquafresca scoring a doppietta / two goals and one assist!!!

In the 11th minute, a ray of hope for Cagliari! Striker Robert Acquafresca sends an assist with a headed ball to Jeda who shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.
Cagliari 1 - 0 Torino

                   

I am so happy because Cagliari Goalkeeper Marco Storari could stop a penalty shot!  Just when Cagliari was winning 1 - 0, in the 19th minute Referee Girardi grants Torino a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.  Taking the spot is striker Davide Di Michele. There he was one on one with Marco Storari. Gee, I just wanted STORARI to save.  Oh what a relief!  Unbelievable, Di Michele could not believe it!   STORARI STOPPED THE PENALTY!!!  What a relief for Cagliari fans at the Sant'Elia stadium!

Unbelievable guys!   Two mintues later, in the 21st minute, Referee Girardi grants a penalty to Cagliari for a foul committed by Torino midfielder Simone Barone in the penalty area.

                                                Simone Barone and Conti
             

Taking the spot is striker Robert Acquafresca.  A duel one on one against Torino goalkeeper Sereni. Acquafresca gets set and shoots to the bottom left corner! Now it's true. Cagliari is winning with 2 goals!  Salvation is near!  Acquafresca did not miss it!  The ball went directly to the net!!!!
Cagliari 2 - 0 Torino

                 
In the 56th minute, the party for Cagliari just exploded!  Striker Robert Acquafresca shoots from outside the box to the left corner after a headed assist by Andrea Parola.  What a match for Acquafresca!!!
Cagliari 3 - 0 Torino

                     

Although Cagliari won, they are still in the last position with 21 points.  Slowly but surely, their objective is to leave the relegation zone.  I like Torino, but, hey, I also like Goalkeeper Marco Storari as one of my favorite players!

Photo credits: cagliaricalcio.net
LINEUPS

Week 28 Italian Serie A Tim 2007 - 2008  Twenty Eighth Round Matchday 28 Sunday, March 16,  2008  Cagliari 3 - 0 Torino 11' J. Jeda 22' Robert Acquafresca (pen) 57' Robert Acquafresca Sant'Elia Stadium Referee: Girardi Assistants:  Iannello, Bagnoli Fourth Official: Palanca Italian Soccer Serie A.com
CAGLIARI		TORINO
13(5)	Shots (on Goal)		9(1)
3	Goals		0
22	Fouls		21
9	Corner Kicks		8
2	Offsides		4
47%	Ball Possession		53%
2	Yellow Cards		2
0	Red Cards		0
1	Saves		2

CAGLIARI

Goalkeeper: Marco Storari;
Defenders:b Pisano, Canini, Magliocchetti, Agostini;
Midfielders: Fini (Biondini 80), Conti, Parola; Cossu (Matri 70), Jeda;
Forwards: Robert Acquafresca (Foggia 77)

Coach: Davide Ballardini

TORINO

Goalkeeper: Sereni;
Defenders: Comotto, Dellafiore, Natali, Lanna
Midfielders: Diana, Corini (Motta 68), Barone, Lazetic (Rosina 28); Forwards: Davide Di Michele (Ventola 58), Stellone

Coach: Walter Novellino

Missed Penalty:  '21 Davide