Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio San Nicola where FC Bari 1908 play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Rossi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Bari 1908 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Rossi.
0.00
0-0FC Bari 1908 get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Vasco Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Koroglu. Roberto Koroglu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wladimiro Cudini gets down and covers it.
4.27
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi makes a probing pass to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Some silky footwork from Andy Matteo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Craig Ritchie. Excellent save.
12.19
1-0Gianluca Bianchi sees Anthony Hofland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Hofland flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Dayo Paris. Dayo Paris beats his man to it with a header. Wladimiro Cudini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.59
1-0Vasco Mendes threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez plays a scrappy one-two with Emanuele Petruzzi and advances towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.16
Anthony Hofland pushes mid-way up the pitch. Anthony Hofland knocks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi whips in a cross ball towards Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.57
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi passes the ball forward to William Botticella. William Botticella hits a low pass to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete deftly passes the ball to William Botticella, releasing him through on goal. William Botticella comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
28.37
William Botticella passes the ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo plays a quick one-two with Francesco Prete and rushes in on goal... Andy Matteo shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
30.03
Geoffrey Den Turk chips the ball to his team mate, Alessio Morello. Alessio Morello sees Juan-Carlos Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
34.31
2-0Vasco Mendes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vasco Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maurizio Baronio.
38.42
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward to William Botticella who brings the ball under control. William Botticella threads a neat, attacking ball through to Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.26
Vasco Mendes advances with the ball. Vasco Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Bari 1908 appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bologna kick off and get the second half underway!
47.29
Emanuele Petruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Roberto Koroglu through on goal. Roberto Koroglu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Koroglu!
51.47
Andrez Damiani flicks a high pass forward. William Botticella collects the pass. William Botticella plays a quick one-two with Domenico Sala and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from William Botticella provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.01
Bernardo Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo collects the pass. Andy Matteo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.14
Bernardo Gonzalez launches a long ball forward into the other half. Andy Matteo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
60.19
3-1FC Bari 1908 have made a substitution with Gabriel Camacho replacing Dayo Paris .Bologna have made a substitution with Cataldo Fresi replacing Andy Matteo .
63.15
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.26
Bernardo Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Fresi controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.07
3-1Gabriel Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Petruzzi controls it well on his chest. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks the ball forward to Roberto Koroglu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.21
William Botticella receives the ball from a throw-in from Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. William Botticella advances with the ball. William Botticella runs deep into the other half of the pitch. William Botticella plays a scrappy one-two with Domenico Sala and advances towards the goal... William Botticella shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.23
Juan-Carlos Fernandez hits a low pass to Alessio Morello. Alessio Morello lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
77.11
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Zironelli replacing Maurizio Baronio and Gavin Young replacing Giuseppe Apa .
78.15
William Botticella threads a neat ball through to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Hofland.
79.05
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi runs forward with the ball. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
81.15
Vasco Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Aniello Bonomi collects the pass. Aniello Bonomi shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
83.27
3-1Andrez Damiani barges into Roberto Koroglu. Andrez Damiani is warned by the referee! Roberto Koroglu carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.20
Geoffrey Den Turk makes a probing pass to Aniello Bonomi. Aniello Bonomi whips in a cross ball towards Alessio Morello. Alessio Morello finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
89.41
Geoffrey Den Turk hits a low pass to Anthony Hofland. Anthony Hofland kicks a strong pass forward to Emanuele Petruzzi. Emanuele Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Fernandez. Juan-Carlos Fernandez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
29.6%
42.3%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to William Botticella of Bologna |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Craig Ritchie (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gianluca Bianchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Geoffrey Den Turk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Hofland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dayo Paris (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Emanuele Petruzzi (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Vasco Mendes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alessio Morello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Fernandez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Aniello Bonomi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Roberto Koroglu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gabriel Camacho (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Giorgio Zanetti (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Wladimiro Cudini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bernardo Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Maurizio Baronio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giuseppe Apa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Datti Mohamed Peruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | William Botticella (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Andrez Damiani (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Domenico Sala (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francesco Prete (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Zironelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Fresi (MID) | 6 | |