Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 7,880 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.
0.00
Bologna get the match underway!
4.16
Ruggiero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Ferazzoli controls it well on his chest. With vision, Renzo Ferazzoli laces a through ball forward to Tomas Varricchio. Tomas Varricchio deftly passes the ball to Morgan Califano, releasing him through on goal. Morgan Califano cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Arturo Rey had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
8.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Alejandro Maniero plays the ball forward to Marino Redaelli. Marino Redaelli surges forward with the ball. Marino Redaelli tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.28
Marino Redaelli threads the ball through to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi makes a deft header. Giorgio Zanchi scores for Bologna!!
20.37
Gabriele Scienza advances with the ball. Gabriele Scienza lofts in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.34
Eugenio Gemmi barges into Pedro Gainza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.39
Alassandro Damiani comes in with a late challenge on Antonino Trinchera. The referee warns Alassandro Damiani to calm down! Antonino Trinchera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.42
Renzo Ferazzoli makes an attacking run forward. Renzo Ferazzoli tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
28.18
Sieb Vonk controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alassandro Damiani. Alassandro Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Rey smothers it!
36.04
Alassandro Damiani takes a short throw-in bringing Renzo Ferazzoli into play. Renzo Ferazzoli flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Califano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Califano lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluigi Esposito!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. FC Bari 1908 have changed their lineup with Luca Rocco replacing Ruggiero Lopez, Demetrio Sassanelli replacing Renzo Ferazzoli and Kewullay Moscardi replacing Tomas Varricchio. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 get the second half underway!
47.01
Alassandro Damiani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morgan Califano. Morgan Califano knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Esposito. Gianluigi Esposito is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.52
Marino Redaelli flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Gemmi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michelangelo Sgrò who gathers it comfortably.
54.21
Alassandro Damiani catches Gabriele Scienza on the ankles. The referee calls over Alassandro Damiani again and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Scienza runs off the knock.
55.48
Antonino Trinchera flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Zanchi collects the pass. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from outside the area. Michelangelo Sgrò is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.02
Marino Redaelli surges forward with the ball. Marino Redaelli finds some space and shoots from distance but Michelangelo Sgrò reads it well. Nice keeping!
71.25
Fabian N. Ferro flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Scienza controls it well on his chest. Gabriele Scienza threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
75.08
Benoit Sottil knocks the ball forward to Marino Redaelli. Marino Redaelli passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Michelangelo Sgrò manages to gather it comfortably.
77.04
Bologna have made a substitution with Ivan Tedesco replacing Bernardo Iannuzzi .
78.07
Pedro Gainza makes a strong solo run forward. Pedro Gainza threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Moscardi. Kewullay Moscardi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Rey who gathers it comfortably.
89.22
Sieb Vonk flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Sassanelli. Demetrio Sassanelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kewullay Moscardi. Kewullay Moscardi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
21.9%
45.3%
32.8%
Scorers
Marino Redaelli 8 Giorgio Zanchi 14, 55 | Morgan Califano 4 Gianluigi Esposito 36, 47 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Zanchi of Bologna |
Match Ratings
1. | Arturo Rey (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Jermaine Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Benoit Sottil (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Fabian N. Ferro (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alejandro Maniero (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Bernardo Iannuzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
7. | Antonino Trinchera (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Gabriele Scienza (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Marino Redaelli (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Giorgio Zanchi (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Eugenio Gemmi (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
12. | Edoardo Gazzoli (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Ivan Tedesco (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Gialuca Roccati (MID) | 0 |
1. | Michelangelo Sgrò (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Sieb Vonk (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Ruggiero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Pedro Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Dario Campagna (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Renzo Ferazzoli (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Alassandro Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Gianluigi Esposito (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
9. | Tomas Varricchio (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Gianluigi Di Canio (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Morgan Califano (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Demetrio Sassanelli (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Kewullay Moscardi (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Luca Rocco (MID) | 6 |