Match Report


VeneziaVenezia     BolognaBologna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno SimeoniB. Simeoni67
G
1
G
60Ben UnsworthB. Unsworth
Cristiano BirindelliC. Birindelli68
D
2
D
71Alejandro CerboneA. Cerbone
Jonathan SantoniJ. Santoni60
D
captain3
D
60Garcia Duque Di LoretoG. Di Loreto
Francesco G. MorabitoF. Morabito56
D
4
D
59Fabio RiccioF. Riccio
Gianmatteo CollautoG. Collauto56
D
5
D
51Sebastian NahrstedtS. Nahrstedt
Stefano Di GiuliantonioS. Di Giuliantonio70
M
6
M
74Frederico MarcelinoF. Marcelino
Hugo HelgueraH. Helguera68
M
7
M
68Syd YoudsS. Youds
Gian Paolo TorricelliG. Torricelli64
M
8captain
M
60Aaron DijkstraA. Dijkstra
Max TamburiniM. Tamburini58
M
9
M
60Giovanni ScarlatoG. Scarlato
Datti Mohamed NodariD. Nodari70
A
10
A
81Leonardo CoriniL. Corini
Corrado LucarelliC. Lucarelli69
A
11
A
76Francesco G. PonzoF. Ponzo
 
Pierpaolo SgròP. Sgrò65
A
12
A
73Federico DilisoF. Diliso
Jimmy ParlatoJ. Parlato60
A
13
A
60Ferdinand VildaF. Vilda
Cosimo CudiniC. Cudini59
G
14
M
59Matteo VialiM. Viali

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio P. L. Penzo where Venezia play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Venezia and Bologna are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Goretti.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bologna get the match underway!
2.56
Gian Paolo Torricelli clumsily knocks into Frederico Marcelino. The referee warns Gian Paolo Torricelli to calm down! Frederico Marcelino runs off the knock.
9.56
Hugo Helguera sees space and advances. Hugo Helguera passes the ball forward but Datti Mohamed Nodari is offside!
10.55
Jonathan Santoni threads the ball through to Max Tamburini. Max Tamburini flicks a high ball forward to Datti Mohamed Nodari who takes it down. Datti Mohamed Nodari knocks in a cross ball towards Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.34
Hugo Helguera barges into Aaron Dijkstra. The referee calls over Hugo Helguera and warns him to calm down! Aaron Dijkstra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.30
Hugo Helguera makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari lofts in a cross ball towards Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Alejandro Cerbone's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.21
It's a corner kick. Hugo Helguera kicks a low ball out wide. Alejandro Cerbone reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.40
With vision, Cristiano Birindelli plays the ball forward to Gian Paolo Torricelli. Gian Paolo Torricelli chips the ball to his team mate, Corrado Lucarelli. Corrado Lucarelli knocks in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Ben Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Venezia!
26.39
Alejandro Cerbone clumsily knocks into Corrado Lucarelli. The referee warns Alejandro Cerbone to calm down! Corrado Lucarelli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.48
Gianmatteo Collauto threads a neat ball through to Stefano Di Giuliantonio. Stefano Di Giuliantonio flicks a high ball forward to Datti Mohamed Nodari who takes it down. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.55
Venezia are in full control of this game.
33.43
Without breaking stride, Alejandro Cerbone plays the ball forward to Aaron Dijkstra. Aaron Dijkstra hits a low pass to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.57
Jonathan Santoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Paolo Torricelli. Gian Paolo Torricelli decides to run forward with the ball. Gian Paolo Torricelli lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ben Unsworth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.08
Syd Youds changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Syd Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Bruno Simeoni.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Venezia appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Venezia kick off!
48.07
Gian Paolo Torricelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Datti Mohamed Nodari. Datti Mohamed Nodari shoots from distance but somehow Ben Unsworth manages to keep it out.
51.29
Gian Paolo Torricelli flicks a high pass forward to Corrado Lucarelli who brings the ball under control. Corrado Lucarelli finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.40
Syd Youds advances with the ball. Syd Youds knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Bruno Simeoni had no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
57.36
Fabio Riccio flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Frederico Marcelino makes a simple pass to Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Corini provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
59.01
Syd Youds runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Syd Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.01
Venezia have made 2 substitutions with Jimmy Parlato replacing Stefano Di Giuliantonio and Cosimo Cudini replacing Gian Paolo Torricelli .
63.33
Syd Youds threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.41
Garcia Duque Di Loreto surges forward with the ball. Garcia Duque Di Loreto flicks a high ball forward to Francesco G. Ponzo who takes it down. Francesco G. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bruno Simeoni effortlessly punches it away to safety.
67.04
Aaron Dijkstra barges into Jimmy Parlato. Aaron Dijkstra is shown the yellow card! Jimmy Parlato gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.08
Syd Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Bruno Simeoni reads it well. He makes it look easy!
71.59
Aaron Dijkstra catches Hugo Helguera on the ankles. The referee warns Aaron Dijkstra to calm down! Hugo Helguera runs off the knock.
77.02
Venezia have made a substitution with Pierpaolo Sgrò replacing Jonathan Santoni .
78.06
Sebastian Nahrstedt makes a simple pass to Giovanni Scarlato. Giovanni Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Ponzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Birindelli.
79.36
Fabio Riccio hits a low pass to Frederico Marcelino. Frederico Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Corini controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Corini shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.53
Aaron Dijkstra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Francesco G. Ponzo through on goal. Francesco G. Ponzo shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.05
Syd Youds flicks a high pass forward. Francesco G. Ponzo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Simeoni who gathers it comfortably.
87.45
Frederico Marcelino threads the ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
90.00
Pierpaolo Sgrò takes it forward alone. Pierpaolo Sgrò runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pierpaolo Sgrò tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Venezia

Bologna
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
25.6%
47.6%
26.8%

Scorers
Datti Mohamed Nodari 21, 39
Francesco G. Ponzo 53
Leonardo Corini 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Datti Mohamed Nodari of Venezia

Match Ratings