Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Ternana. A crowd of 8,471 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ternana appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Donato Maresca.


0.00
Ternana kick off and get the match underway!
4.18
Armando Sommese makes a simple pass to Matteo Viali. Matteo Viali makes a simple pass to Federico Diliso. Federico Diliso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.43
Giovanni Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. Federico Diliso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Federico Diliso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.38
Aaron Dijkstra sees Ferdinand Vilda in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Vilda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.24
Rosario Previtali comes in with a late challenge on Fabio Riccio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio Riccio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.11
Ivan Valsesia threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Mantelli. Gian Paolo Mantelli shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.11
Armando Sommese comes in with a late challenge on Gian Paolo Mantelli. Armando Sommese is warned by the referee! Gian Paolo Mantelli runs off the knock.
40.12
Fabio Riccio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matteo Viali. Matteo Viali flicks a high pass forward. Federico Diliso collects the pass. Federico Diliso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Gardner.
42.38
Matteo Viali kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Diliso. Federico Diliso plays a one-two with Ferdinand Vilda and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Federico Diliso provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Dean Gardner happens to be in the right place to block it.
44.01
With great vision, Bernardo Di Masi plays the ball forward to Tomasz Rothen. Tomasz Rothen finds some space and shoots from distance but Ben Unsworth reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Bologna kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Manuele De Cesare flicks a high pass forward. Gian Paolo Mantelli controls it well on his chest. Gian Paolo Mantelli advances inside the box! Gian Paolo Mantelli rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ben Unsworth had no chance!! Goal for Ternana!
51.28
Giovanni Scarlato passes the ball forward to Ferdinand Vilda. Ferdinand Vilda shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.57
Giovanni Scarlato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Diliso. Federico Diliso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dean Gardner.
55.42
With great vision, Garcia Duque Di Loreto plays the ball forward to Giovanni Scarlato. Without breaking stride, Giovanni Scarlato plays the ball forward to Ferdinand Vilda. Ferdinand Vilda sees Federico Diliso just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Dean Gardner hacks Federico Diliso from behind! Federico Diliso appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.05
Alejandro Cerbone sees Syd Youds in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Youds sees Federico Diliso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Federico Diliso shoots from outside the area. Barry Schulp gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.47
Ternana have made 3 substitutions with Luciano Veronese replacing Rosario Previtali, Gionatha Porro replacing Lorenzo Capecchi and Nicola C. Di Venanzio replacing Dean Gardner .
61.53
Alejandro Cerbone sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Cerbone changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Cerbone knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Vilda. Ferdinand Vilda connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Barry Schulp.
67.21
Craig Seaman makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Seaman makes a probing pass to Luciano Veronese. Luciano Veronese shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Ben Unsworth as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.35
Bernardo Di Masi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Bakary Völler takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.05
Garcia Duque Di Loreto sees Giovanni Scarlato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giovanni Scarlato flicks a high pass forward to Ferdinand Vilda who brings the ball under control. Ferdinand Vilda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.19
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.38
Armando Sommese makes a probing pass to Matteo Viali. Matteo Viali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Federico Diliso. Federico Diliso tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Barry Schulp manages to keep it out.
79.52
Armando Sommese pushes mid-way up the pitch. Armando Sommese flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Vilda collects the pass. Ferdinand Vilda whips in a cross ball towards Federico Diliso. Federico Diliso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Nicola C. Di Venanzio's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
81.26
Corner kick to Bologna. Giovanni Scarlato plays it short to Matteo Viali. Matteo Viali chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Gionatha Porro jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
84.46
Bakary Völler flicks a high pass forward. Manuele De Cesare holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele De Cesare threads a neat ball through to Gian Paolo Mantelli. Gian Paolo Mantelli shoots from 25 yards but Ben Unsworth reads it well. Great keeping!
85.34
Gionatha Porro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Paolo Mantelli. Gian Paolo Mantelli knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Rothen. Tomasz Rothen makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gian Paolo Mantelli of Ternana

Match Ratings