Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Messina. A crowd of 9,760 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gionatha Veronese.


0.00
The first half starts with Messina kicking off!
6.39
Alfred Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks the ball forward, putting Andy Matteo through on goal. Andy Matteo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Raffaele Piangerelli is on top of it.
14.39
Maurizio Baronio hacks Ljubisa Crovari from behind! The referee brings Maurizio Baronio to one side and gives him a warning! Ljubisa Crovari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Andy Matteo who takes it down. Andy Matteo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Domenico Sala is offside!
20.32
Renzo Carbone brings the ball forward. Renzo Carbone passes the ball forward but Gianni Silvestri is offside!
22.46
Ljubisa Crovari knocks the ball to his team mate, Kurt Van Der Gouw. Kurt Van Der Gouw threads a neat ball through to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.39
Mariano Bianchessi takes a long throw-in. Ljubisa Crovari knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Baccin. Salvatore Baccin knocks in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.25
Alfred Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo comfortably collects the pass. Andy Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
32.28
Mariano Bianchessi flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Pisanu controls it well on his chest. Oberdan Pisanu plays a quick one-two with Nicky Mccann and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Oberdan Pisanu provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.59
Salvatore Baccin makes a simple pass to Mariano Bianchessi. Mariano Bianchessi rushes past Oleg Tolley! Some good footwork from Mariano Bianchessi provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Damien Bould manages to keep it out.
38.25
Alassandro Gattuso flicks a high pass forward to Christian Cois who brings the ball under control. Christian Cois knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.43
Kurt Van Der Gouw takes it forward alone. Kurt Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Mccann. With a superhuman jump, Nicky Mccann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Messina!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bologna kick off!
47.31
Bernardo Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Alassandro Gattuso. Alassandro Gattuso sees Andy Matteo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raffaele Piangerelli who gathers it comfortably.
49.06
Nicky Mccann catches Christian Cois on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicky Mccann and shows him a yellow card! Christian Cois grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.35
Bologna have made a substitution with Claudio Sanna replacing Andy Matteo .Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
65.35
Arturo Zironelli threads a neat ball through to Oleg Tolley. Oleg Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.59
Luca Zenoni kicks a strong pass forward to Mariano Bianchessi. Mariano Bianchessi flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Silvestri who takes it down. Gianni Silvestri knocks the ball forward, putting Oberdan Pisanu through on goal. Oberdan Pisanu takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Damien Bould.
75.21
Kurt Van Der Gouw takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Alassandro Gattuso gets to the ball and clears it up field.
77.30
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Giuseppe Apa replacing Maurizio Baronio and Vito De Vezze replacing Arturo Zironelli .Messina have made 2 substitutions with Romero P. Ramos replacing Oberdan Pisanu and Pierpaolo Marcon replacing Mariano Bianchessi .
78.37
Vito De Vezze makes a simple pass to Christian Cois. Christian Cois advances inside the box! Christian Cois looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.35
Luca Zenoni flicks a high pass forward to Generoso Turrini who brings the ball under control. Generoso Turrini threads a neat ball through to Gianni Silvestri. Gianni Silvestri tries a spectacular long range effort but Damien Bould is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
85.16
Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks a high pass forward to Romero P. Ramos who brings the ball under control. Romero P. Ramos shoots from distance. Damien Bould is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Showing composure, Ljubisa Crovari plays the ball forward to Romero P. Ramos. Romero P. Ramos shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
25%
51.4%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Ramos of Messina

Match Ratings