Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 8,721 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Enrico Tamburini.


0.00
Pistoiese kick off and get the match underway!
3.23
Antonino Trinchera passes the ball forward to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jannick Kanoute.
6.45
Fabian N. Ferro threads a neat ball through to Gabriele Scienza. Gabriele Scienza threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi flicks the ball with his head. Renzo Cristiano effortlessly punches it away to safety.
9.26
Marino Redaelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Renzo Cristiano who gathers it comfortably.
15.39
Andrez Stroppa makes a simple pass to Walter Cerioni. Walter Cerioni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.03
Giorgio Zanchi barges into Mauricio Cammarata. Giorgio Zanchi is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Cammarata hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.46
Stuart Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Leon Brückner controls it well on his chest. Leon Brückner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.55
Alejandro Maniero flicks a high pass forward to Antonino Trinchera who brings the ball under control. Antonino Trinchera threads the ball through to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.24
Marino Redaelli passes the ball forward to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
30.06
Antonino Trinchera flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Gemmi who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jannick Kanoute.
32.05
Marino Redaelli sees Eugenio Gemmi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jannick Kanoute.
33.54
Flavio Lucarelli surges forward with the ball. Flavio Lucarelli sees a break and surges forward. Flavio Lucarelli shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.08
Andrez Stroppa comes in with a late challenge on Antonino Trinchera. Andrez Stroppa is warned by the referee! Antonino Trinchera runs off the knock.
40.12
Andrez Stroppa sees space and advances. Andrez Stroppa shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.48
Jannick Kanoute passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stuart Matteo. Stuart Matteo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leon Brückner. Leon Brückner cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leon Brückner provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Pistoiese appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Bologna kick off!
49.23
Marino Redaelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.45
Stuart Matteo threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Robin. Jimmy Robin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
61.40
Andrez Stroppa flicks a high pass forward. Walter Cerioni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Walter Cerioni tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.02
Stuart Matteo flicks a high pass forward to Walter Cerioni who brings the ball under control. Walter Cerioni knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Robin. Jimmy Robin makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Arturo Rey!
73.19
Gabriele Scienza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi makes a looping header on goal but Renzo Cristiano is on top of it.
75.31
Fabian N. Ferro hits a low pass to Marino Redaelli. With a delightful solo run, Marino Redaelli stretches the opposition's defence. Marino Redaelli shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.30
Bologna have made a substitution with Ivan Tedesco replacing Bernardo Iannuzzi .
78.31
Delano Van Galen comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Scienza. The referee calls over Delano Van Galen and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Scienza runs off the knock.
79.09
Ivan Tedesco passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Cammarata.
81.42
Flavio Lucarelli flicks a high ball forward to Carmine Cinetto who takes it down. Carmine Cinetto threads a neat ball through to Jimmy Robin. Jimmy Robin shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
84.05
Gabriele Scienza kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi plays a one-two with Eugenio Gemmi and advances towards the goal... Giorgio Zanchi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.41
Carmine Cinetto flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Robin collects the pass. Jimmy Robin shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
Delano Van Galen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Robin. Jimmy Robin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Maniero.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
26.9%
48.7%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Brückner of Pistoiese