Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Bologna. A crowd of 9,012 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 Fabio Aldegani.


0.00
The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
3.22
Ralph Haynes knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone makes a probing pass to Francis Wimbee but he's offside!
6.09
With vision, Giuseppe Apa laces a through ball forward to William Botticella. William Botticella surges forward with the ball. William Botticella knocks the ball forward to Domenico Sala but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.42
Daniele Di Bari threads a neat ball through to Youssef Coly. Youssef Coly makes an attacking run forward. Youssef Coly shoots from 20 yards but Wladimiro Cudini reads it well. Fabulous stop!
12.53
Ralph Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Wladimiro Ripa who takes it down. Wladimiro Ripa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Apa.
16.53
Maurizio Baronio passes the ball forward to Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.46
Perugia are in full control of this game.
26.47
Francis Wimbee kicks a strong pass forward to Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa passes the ball forward to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.32
Francesco Prete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Ball.
34.49
Perugia are in full control of this game.
40.10
Ralph Haynes flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Coly who gracefully takes it down. Youssef Coly shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi threads a neat ball through to William Botticella. William Botticella plays a quick one-two with Francesco Prete and rushes in on goal... William Botticella looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Perugia kick off the second half!
47.27
Maurizio Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Domenico Sala provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
59.47
Maurizio Baronio flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Tolley who brings the ball under control. Oleg Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Di Bari.
60.50
Bologna have made a substitution with Cataldo Fresi replacing Andy Matteo .
66.30
Jose E. Lombardo makes a simple pass to Daniele Di Bari. Daniele Di Bari flicks a high pass forward to Gianmarco Gorgone who brings the ball under control. Gianmarco Gorgone makes a great pass forward. Youssef Coly sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
67.28
Francis Wimbee takes it forward alone. Francis Wimbee flicks a high pass forward. Gianmarco Gorgone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianmarco Gorgone makes a great pass forward. Francis Wimbee runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.07
William Botticella flicks a high ball forward to Francesco Prete who takes it down. Francesco Prete finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.22
Bernardo Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani brings the ball forward. Andrez Damiani knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Fresi. Cataldo Fresi makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.43
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Zironelli replacing Maurizio Baronio and Gavin Young replacing Giuseppe Apa .
79.18
Daniele Di Bari knocks the ball forward to Gianmarco Gorgone. Gianmarco Gorgone threads the ball through to Wladimiro Ripa but he's offside!
84.01
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi takes a quick throw-in. Bernardo Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Fresi. Cataldo Fresi skips past Carlton Ball! Cataldo Fresi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.58
Jose E. Lombardo threads a neat ball through to Ralph Haynes. With imagination, Ralph Haynes plays the ball forward to Tonino Ballotta. Tonino Ballotta makes a great pass forward. Ralph Haynes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.52
Ralph Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Ripa. Wladimiro Ripa plays a one-two with Francis Wimbee and advances towards the goal... Wladimiro Ripa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Wladimiro Cudini easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
8
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to William Botticella of Bologna

Match Ratings