Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to FC Bari 1908. A crowd of 9,178 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino Pagliuca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Bari 1908 appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tonino Pagliuca.
0.00
0-0Bologna get the match underway!
3.29
0-0Syd Youds comes in with a late challenge on Liam Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.15
0-0Dayo Firicano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.46
0-0Richard Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ben Unsworth!
10.43
Dayo Firicano chips the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda shoots from outside the area. Ben Unsworth easily gets down and covers it.
12.31
Jan Neuhaus passes the ball forward to Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano flicks a high pass forward to Valentino Foglia who brings the ball under control. Valentino Foglia finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Ben Unsworth manages to gather it.
14.11
0-0Richard Carrick knocks the ball forward to Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia advances inside the box! Valentino Foglia side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Bari 1908 are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.45
Dayo Firicano knocks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Ben Unsworth is on top of it.
18.30
Syd Youds flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Corini who takes it down. Leonardo Corini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Neuhaus.
20.23
Dayo Firicano hits a low pass to Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ben Unsworth!
22.27
0-1Kuami Diallo threads the ball through to Dayo Firicano. Dayo Firicano chips the ball to his team mate, Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Ben Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for FC Bari 1908!
26.50
Dayo Firicano sees space and advances. Dayo Firicano shoots from 25 yards. Dayo Firicano scores for FC Bari 1908!!
33.53
Jan Neuhaus comes in with a late challenge on Francesco G. Ponzo. Jan Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! Francesco G. Ponzo runs off the knock.
36.46
0-2Frederico Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo puts a great ball through. Leonardo Corini runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.36
Giovanni Scarlato threads the ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. FC Bari 1908 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Bari 1908 kick off!
47.23
Kuami Diallo threads the ball through to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia whips in a cross ball towards Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.02
Giovanni Scarlato threads the ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carmelo Tomei.
53.59
Richard Carrick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
59.15
0-3Jan Neuhaus clumsily knocks into Leonardo Corini. Jan Neuhaus is warned by the referee! Leonardo Corini stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.02
Giovanni Scarlato passes the ball forward to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stanislas Gope-Fenepej manages to gather it.
61.44
Mauricio Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Davide Zoppetti who brings the ball under control. Davide Zoppetti shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.42
Fabio Riccio makes a simple pass to Frederico Marcelino. Frederico Marcelino threads the ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanislas Gope-Fenepej who gathers it comfortably.
66.12
Carmelo Tomei hacks Francesco G. Ponzo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francesco G. Ponzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.30
Kuami Diallo punts the ball hopefully upfield. Valentino Foglia shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ben Unsworth manages to keep it out.
72.41
0-3Fabio Riccio makes a probing pass to Giovanni Scarlato. Giovanni Scarlato changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giovanni Scarlato advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Giovanni Scarlato provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Kuami Diallo!
73.48
Carmelo Tomei runs forward with the ball. Carmelo Tomei decides to run forward with the ball. Carmelo Tomei knocks in a cross ball towards Davide Zoppetti. Davide Zoppetti makes a convincing header but Ben Unsworth is on top of it.
77.12
0-3FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Bruno Piovanelli replacing Davide Zoppetti .
78.20
Dayo Firicano flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Piovanelli who gracefully takes it down. Bruno Piovanelli skips past Fabio Riccio! Bruno Piovanelli takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.26
Fabio Riccio barges into Valentino Foglia. The referee calls over Fabio Riccio and shows him a yellow card! Valentino Foglia runs off the knock.
83.02
Giovanni Scarlato sees Francesco G. Ponzo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco G. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini flicks the ball with his head. Stanislas Gope-Fenepej easily punches it away to safety.
89.37
Dayo Firicano threads a neat ball through to Kewullay Breda. Kewullay Breda lofts in a cross ball towards Valentino Foglia. Valentino Foglia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
Matteo Viali flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Corini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Corini cuts inside the box! Leonardo Corini shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
29.9%
43.7%
26.4%
Scorers
| Leonardo Corini 90 | Davide Zoppetti 22, 47 Dayo Firicano 27 Bruno Piovanelli 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dayo Firicano of FC Bari 1908 |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ben Unsworth (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alejandro Cerbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Garcia Duque Di Loreto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabio Riccio (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Sebastian Nahrstedt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Syd Youds (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | Giovanni Scarlato (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matteo Viali (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Corini (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Francesco G. Ponzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Federico Diliso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ferdinand Vilda (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Dijkstra (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stanislas Gope-Fenepej (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kuami Diallo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jan Neuhaus (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Carmelo Tomei (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Mauricio Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Firicano (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Richard Carrick (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Liam Mills (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Valentino Foglia (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Davide Zoppetti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Kewullay Breda (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eusebio Zauri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bruno Piovanelli (DEF) | | 7 |
| 14. | Graziano Italiano (DEF) | 0 | |