Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Bologna. A crowd of 9,923 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Perugia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
0.00
0-0Bologna get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Alassandro Gattuso knocks the ball forward to Christian Cois. Christian Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.51
0-1Alassandro Gattuso sees Alfred Eadie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo controls it well on his chest. Andy Matteo threads a neat ball through to Domenico Sala. Some world-class footwork from Domenico Sala provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Tommaso Atzeni had no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
12.38
0-1Samuel Marques sees Lennart Basler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lennart Basler makes a simple pass to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa plays a scrappy one-two with Tonino Ballotta and advances towards the goal... Wladimiro Ripa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.21
Riccardo Circati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
20.04
1-1Arturo Zironelli launches a long ball forward. Alfred Eadie plays a quick one-two with Alassandro Gattuso and rushes in on goal... Alfred Eadie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Tommaso Atzeni easily gets down and covers it.
24.20
1-1Ralph Haynes hits it upfield. Youssef Coly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Ripa but the linesman indicates offside!
26.56
Arturo Zironelli passes the ball forward to Bernardo Gonzalez. Bernardo Gonzalez advances with the ball. Bernardo Gonzalez plays a one-two with Domenico Sala and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Bernardo Gonzalez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Tommaso Atzeni gets down and covers it.
30.27
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.30
1-1Christian Cois catches Walter Sartor on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Walter Sartor runs off the knock.
38.12
1-1Wladimiro Grabbi clumsily knocks into Andy Matteo. The referee warns Wladimiro Grabbi to calm down! Andy Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Youssef Coly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa lofts in a cross ball towards Riccardo Circati. Riccardo Circati is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper, Damien Bould, sees it late!! Goal for Perugia!
42.23
Lennart Basler advances with the ball. Lennart Basler kicks a strong pass forward to Riccardo Circati. Riccardo Circati controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Damien Bould!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Perugia kicking off!
47.31
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi makes a probing pass to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Matteo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Domenico Sala side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
49.07
Youssef Coly catches Arturo Zironelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Youssef Coly and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Zironelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.16
Youssef Coly flicks a high ball forward to Tonino Ballotta who takes it down. Tonino Ballotta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Damien Bould who gathers it comfortably.
60.16
2-1Bologna have made a substitution with Claudio Sanna replacing Andy Matteo .
63.31
Oleg Tolley runs forward with the ball. Oleg Tolley flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Sanna who takes it down. With great vision, Claudio Sanna plays the ball forward to Datti Mohamed Peruzzi who has made a great run into the box. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.04
Lennart Basler receives the ball from a throw-in from Walter Sartor. Without breaking stride, Lennart Basler plays the ball forward to Ralph Haynes. Seeing a gap ahead, Ralph Haynes plays the ball forward to Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.21
Alfred Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Gattuso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Gattuso shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
77.21
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Giuseppe Apa replacing Maurizio Baronio and Vito De Vezze replacing Arturo Zironelli .
78.28
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks the ball forward to Christian Cois but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.09
Oleg Tolley threads the ball through to Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Sala who takes it down. Domenico Sala shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
89.08
Youssef Coly flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Ripa controls it well on his chest. Wladimiro Ripa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Damien Bould with no chance!! Goal for Perugia!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
33.8%
40.8%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wladimiro Ripa of Perugia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tommaso Atzeni (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wladimiro Grabbi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lennart Basler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Walter Sartor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Youssef Coly (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Ralph Haynes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Riccardo Circati (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Tonino Ballotta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Wladimiro Ripa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Giuliano Macellari (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fabio Deflandre (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Donato Rossini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Damien Bould (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Bernardo Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Tolley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Maurizio Baronio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Zironelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alassandro Gattuso (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Eadie (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Datti Mohamed Peruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Domenico Sala (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Christian Cois (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Giuseppe Apa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Vito De Vezze (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Sanna (MID) | 6 | |