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 Piacenza. A crowd of 8,128 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Piacenza appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Coco.
0.00
0-0Bologna get the match underway!
3.31
0-0Maurizio Baronio sees Datti Mohamed Peruzzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Wayne Moss!
6.02
0-0Florian Zola knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
8.27
Francesco Prete flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Sala holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Domenico Sala whips in a cross ball towards Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
9.57
0-0Maurizio Baronio hacks Gavin Naylor from behind! The referee calls over Maurizio Baronio and shows him a yellow card! Gavin Naylor gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.57
0-0Free kick to Piacenza just outside the area...
11.58
Florian Zola takes a stuttering run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
14.25
Maurizio Baronio flicks a high pass forward. William Botticella comfortably collects the pass. William Botticella knocks the ball to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala plays a one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Alessandro Grandoni hacks Domenico Sala from behind! Domenico Sala appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
20.02
Florian Zola sees a break and surges forward. Florian Zola knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.04
Florian Zola sees Paolo Gottardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Gottardi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Wladimiro Cudini smothers it!
30.51
0-0Paolo Gottardi makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.22
Fabian Natale Gautieri chips the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.40
Paolo Gottardi makes an attacking run forward. Paolo Gottardi shoots from outside the area but Wladimiro Cudini is on top of it.
45.00
Nicola C. Balli passes the ball forward to Gavin Naylor. Gavin Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Piacenza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Piacenza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Piacenza kick off!
49.30
Nicola C. Balli makes a simple pass to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti shoots from distance but somehow Wladimiro Cudini manages to keep it out.
51.08
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi sees Domenico Sala in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Domenico Sala sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.42
0-0Bologna have made a substitution with Cataldo Fresi replacing Andy Matteo .
72.39
Duccio Piacentini brings the ball forward. Duccio Piacentini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Cortes. Rodolfo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wladimiro Cudini who gathers it comfortably.
75.55
Paolo Grabbi hits a low pass to Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti decides to run forward with the ball. Datti Mohamed Paramatti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wladimiro Cudini who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Zironelli replacing Maurizio Baronio and Gavin Young replacing Giuseppe Apa .
78.07
Bernardo Gonzalez flicks a high ball forward to Datti Mohamed Peruzzi who takes it down. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Fresi. Cataldo Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wayne Moss who gathers it comfortably.
81.13
Oleg Tolley threads a neat ball through to Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani plays the ball forward to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala rushes past Duccio Piacentini! Domenico Sala strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies just wide!
83.28
Alessandro Grandoni knocks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Paramatti. Datti Mohamed Paramatti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.17
Andrez Damiani makes a beautiful solo run. Andrez Damiani finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Gottardi of Piacenza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wladimiro Cudini (GK) | 8 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andrez Damiani (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Andy Matteo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Domenico Sala (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Francesco Prete (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Arturo Zironelli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Young (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Cataldo Fresi (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Wayne Moss (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Grabbi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alessandro Grandoni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duccio Piacentini (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Fabian Natale Gautieri (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paolo Gottardi (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Nicola C. Balli (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Florian Zola (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Datti Mohamed Paramatti (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rodolfo Cortes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nunzio Delli Carri (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pierpaolo Ongarato (ATT) | 0 | |