Match Report


BolognaBologna     VeneziaVenezia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo ReyA. Rey65
G
captain1captain
G
64Sergio BuffonS. Buffon
Jermaine SmitheJ. Smithe60
D
2
D
76Morgan GalliM. Galli
Benoit SottilB. Sottil55
D
3
D
62Sergio ManariS. Manari
Fabian N. FerroF. Ferro54
D
4
D
61Marvin HermansM. Hermans
Alejandro ManieroA. Maniero53
D
5
M
69Stephane CavalliS. Cavalli
Bernardo IannuzziB. Iannuzzi51
D
6
M
63Giulio MacellariG. Macellari
Antonino TrincheraA. Trinchera68
M
7
M
60Niccolo FletcherN. Fletcher
Gabriele ScienzaG. Scienza62
M
8
M
58Gennaro DoardoG. Doardo
Marino RedaelliM. Redaelli61
M
9
A
66Zerbini PalmieriZ. Palmieri
Giorgio ZanchiG. Zanchi71
A
10
A
64Elvis GhirardelloE. Ghirardello
Eugenio GemmiE. Gemmi68
A
11
A
59Gianpaolo PavanG. Pavan
 
Edoardo GazzoliE. Gazzoli58
M
12
A
58Gareth PearceG. Pearce
Ivan TedescoI. Tedesco55
A
13
D
57Mark RijkaardM. Rijkaard
Gialuca RoccatiG. Roccati55
M
14
D
57Amedeo AltomareA. Altomare

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Venezia. A crowd of 8,716 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Da Costa.


0.00
Bologna kick off and get the match underway!
3.49
Gennaro Doardo makes a probing pass to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello sees Gianpaolo Pavan just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianpaolo Pavan cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianpaolo Pavan!
6.47
With some swift thinking, Alejandro Maniero plays the ball forward to Antonino Trinchera. Antonino Trinchera makes a probing pass to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.23
Marino Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Gemmi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
18.55
Stephane Cavalli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zerbini Palmieri. Zerbini Palmieri knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
21.37
Stephane Cavalli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephane Cavalli cuts inside the box! Stephane Cavalli shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.30
Antonino Trinchera flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Gemmi collects the pass. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.03
Morgan Galli makes a simple pass to Giulio Macellari. Giulio Macellari threads a neat ball through to Zerbini Palmieri. Zerbini Palmieri tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
36.09
Stephane Cavalli clumsily knocks into Marino Redaelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marino Redaelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Antonino Trinchera knocks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
44.26
Antonino Trinchera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Venezia kick off the second half!
49.57
Giulio Macellari passes the ball forward to Elvis Ghirardello. Elvis Ghirardello plays a one-two with Gianpaolo Pavan and rushes in on goal... Elvis Ghirardello takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.41
Morgan Galli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Fletcher. Niccolo Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Gianpaolo Pavan who brings the ball under control. Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
54.46
Marvin Hermans clumsily knocks into Giorgio Zanchi. The referee warns Marvin Hermans to calm down! Giorgio Zanchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.57
Gabriele Scienza hacks Giulio Macellari from behind! Gabriele Scienza is warned by the referee! Giulio Macellari runs off the knock.
57.31
Fabian N. Ferro sees Antonino Trinchera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonino Trinchera sees Eugenio Gemmi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Gemmi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sergio Buffon had no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
60.18
Benoit Sottil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Trinchera. Antonino Trinchera knocks the ball forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from distance but Sergio Buffon is on top of it.
61.45
Gennaro Doardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan threads the ball through into the box. Elvis Ghirardello looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.32
Eugenio Gemmi barges into Sergio Manari. Eugenio Gemmi is shown the yellow card! Sergio Manari stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Gennaro Doardo plays the ball forward to Gianpaolo Pavan. Gianpaolo Pavan shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.22
Bologna have made a substitution with Ivan Tedesco replacing Bernardo Iannuzzi .
84.59
Stephane Cavalli sees space and advances. Stephane Cavalli lofts in a cross ball towards Zerbini Palmieri. Zerbini Palmieri connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
87.31
Benoit Sottil sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Benoit Sottil plays the ball forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from outside the area. Sergio Buffon gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bologna

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30%
45.7%
24.3%

Scorers
Eugenio Gemmi 57
Gianpaolo Pavan 3, 73
Stephane Cavalli 21
Elvis Ghirardello 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianpaolo Pavan of Venezia

Match Ratings