Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     BolognaBologna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carmine CassanoC. Cassano66
G
1captain
G
73Zerbini PoliZ. Poli
Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini72
D
2
D
60Jermaine SmitheJ. Smithe
Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin70
D
3
D
55Benoit SottilB. Sottil
Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata65
D
4
D
54Fabian N. FerroF. Ferro
Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi68
M
5
D
53Alejandro ManieroA. Maniero
Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini67
M
6
D
51Bernardo IannuzziB. Iannuzzi
Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio67
M
7
M
68Antonino TrincheraA. Trinchera
Stephen HughesS. Hughes65
M
8
M
66Giacomo GrittiG. Gritti
Arnauld BosiA. Bosi70
A
9
M
63Marino RedaelliM. Redaelli
Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence65
A
10
A
71Giorgio ZanchiG. Zanchi
Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo63
A
captain11
A
68Eugenio GemmiE. Gemmi
 
Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes66
G
12
G
65Arturo ReyA. Rey
Carmelo PorroC. Porro65
D
13
A
55Brenny Van HalstB. Van Halst
Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola65
M
14
A
55Ivan TedescoI. Tedesco

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Bologna. A crowd of 8,621 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Franceco Pinton.


0.00
Fiorentina get the match underway!
8.35
Ruggero Turrini threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo advances inside the box! Mauro Ruotolo rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.51
Marino Redaelli catches Jimmy Palladini on the ankles. Marino Redaelli is warned by the referee! Jimmy Palladini stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.52
Antonino Trinchera kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from 25 yards but somehow Carmine Cassano manages to keep it out.
12.01
Michele Di Canio knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
18.05
Michelangelo Fortin threads a neat ball through to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes passes the ball forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.56
Jimmy Palladini flicks a high ball forward to Michele Di Canio who takes it down. Michele Di Canio sees space and advances. Michele Di Canio tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Zerbini Poli manages to keep it out.
22.57
Eugenio Gemmi hacks Jimmy Palladini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Palladini runs off the knock.
24.04
Michelangelo Fortin lofts the ball long. Mauro Ruotolo skips past Benoit Sottil! Some awkward footwork from Mauro Ruotolo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Fiorentina are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
26.02
Ruggero Turrini sees Arnauld Bosi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.19
Jimmy Palladini flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Hughes who brings the ball under control. Stephen Hughes kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Sottil.
28.01
Antonino Trinchera threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.40
Ruggero Turrini hacks Giacomo Gritti from behind! Ruggero Turrini is shown the yellow card! Giacomo Gritti runs off the knock.
33.08
Alejandro Maniero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Gritti. Giacomo Gritti flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Gemmi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.44
Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward to Arnauld Bosi who brings the ball under control. Arnauld Bosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.01
Michele Di Canio threads the ball through to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Michele Di Canio picks a pass forward to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence rushes past Jermaine Smithe! Harvey Lawrence muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Bernardo Iannuzzi.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Michele Di Canio kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Fabian N. Ferro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Bologna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bologna kick off!
47.04
Jermaine Smithe catches Stephen Hughes on the ankles. The referee warns Jermaine Smithe to calm down! Stephen Hughes runs off the knock.
51.32
Michelangelo Fortin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michele Di Canio. Michele Di Canio makes a probing pass to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.22
Bernardo Iannuzzi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bernardo Iannuzzi whips in a cross ball towards Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
54.27
With vision, Fabian N. Ferro plays the ball forward to Marino Redaelli. Marino Redaelli brings the ball forward. Marino Redaelli knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carmine Cassano with no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
57.06
Stephen Hughes flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Poli who gathers it comfortably.
60.55
Antonino Trinchera makes a probing pass to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.50
Wladimiro Cammarata threads the ball through to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.18
Michele Di Canio flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Ruotolo who brings the ball under control. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.56
Michele Di Canio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benoit Sottil.
75.12
Fiorentina are in full control of this game.
77.29
Bologna have made a substitution with Brenny Van Halst replacing Bernardo Iannuzzi .
84.39
Jimmy Palladini hacks Giacomo Gritti from behind! The referee brings Jimmy Palladini to one side and gives him a warning! Giacomo Gritti runs off the knock.
85.01
Marino Redaelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Ruggero Turrini flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian N. Ferro.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

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

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25.9%
45.9%
28.2%

Scorers
Arnauld Bosi 18, 38
Eugenio Gemmi 33, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arnauld Bosi of Fiorentina

Match Ratings