Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Lecce. A crowd of 9,318 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gian Matteo Gilardino.
0.00
0-0Lecce start the match!
4.11
0-0Gabriel Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Ball. Frank Ball changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frank Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Gianni Monaco. With a superhuman jump, Gianni Monaco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
6.23
0-0Andy Matteo makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Matteo advances inside the box! Andy Matteo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.06
William Botticella sees Francesco Prete in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francesco Prete plays a one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Francesco Prete tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.10
Denny Langerak threads a neat ball through to Gianni Monaco. Gianni Monaco lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
10.44
0-0Andrez Damiani comes in with a late challenge on Giuliano Bocchetti. The referee calls over Andrez Damiani and warns him to calm down! Giuliano Bocchetti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.40
0-0Nico Jung chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Langerak. With a delightful solo run, Denny Langerak stretches the opposition's defence. Denny Langerak kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Monaco but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.21
Oleg Tolley hits a low pass to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Botticella but the linesman indicates offside!
22.59
Francesco Prete barges into Gabriel Cruz. The referee calls over Francesco Prete and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Cruz runs off the knock.
24.14
Frank Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuliano Bocchetti. Giuliano Bocchetti knocks in a cross ball towards Denny Langerak. With a superhuman jump, Denny Langerak connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Wladimiro Cudini manages to keep it out.
36.33
0-1Paolo Clemence sees Gianni Monaco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Monaco hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a scrappy one-two with Giuliano Bocchetti and advances towards the goal... Vitor Semedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.58
With imagination, Andy Matteo laces a through ball forward to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andrez Damiani but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bologna start the second half!
47.07
Giuseppe Apa knocks the ball forward to William Botticella. William Botticella sees space and advances. William Botticella cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from William Botticella provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.26
Paolo Clemence breaks forward. Paolo Clemence sees Alberto Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Loureiro rushes past Maurizio Baronio! Alberto Loureiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.51
Sebastian Suarez flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Monaco who takes it down. Gianni Monaco knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Loureiro is offside!
54.53
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
57.08
Bernardo Gonzalez makes a probing pass to William Botticella. William Botticella kicks a strong pass forward to Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani flicks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.45
1-1Bologna have made a substitution with Cataldo Fresi replacing Andy Matteo .
65.52
Giuliano Bocchetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro advances inside the box! Alberto Loureiro takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.32
Nico Jung flicks a high ball forward to Frank Ball who takes it down. Frank Ball flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Semedo who takes it down. Vitor Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
72.10
Paolo Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vitor Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Gianni Monaco but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.10
1-1Giuliano Bocchetti makes a probing pass to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.44
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Zironelli replacing Maurizio Baronio and Gavin Young replacing Giuseppe Apa .Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Guido Amoruso replacing Nico Jung, Armando Lasalandra replacing Gianni Monaco and Riccardo Sculli replacing Vitor Semedo .
81.58
Frank Ball runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frank Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Suarez. Sebastian Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Wladimiro Cudini manages to keep it out.
83.13
Frank Ball passes the ball forward to Armando Lasalandra. Armando Lasalandra rushes past Arturo Zironelli! Some world-class footwork from Armando Lasalandra provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Wladimiro Cudini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.43
William Botticella kicks a strong pass forward to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala passes the ball forward but Francesco Prete is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
25.7%
47.1%
27.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frank Ball of Lecce |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wladimiro Cudini (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | William Botticella (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andrez Damiani (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Domenico Sala (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Francesco Prete (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Arturo Zironelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Fresi (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ottavio Fantini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nico Jung (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paolo Clemence (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Denny Langerak (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Giuliano Bocchetti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frank Ball (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Gianni Monaco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sebastian Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vitor Semedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guido Amoruso (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armando Lasalandra (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Riccardo Sculli (DEF) | 6 | |