Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Bologna. A crowd of 20,031 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fiorentina and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fiorentina and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fiorentina kick off and get the first half underway!
8.59
0-0Manuele Caruso knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.27
0-0Clifford Richardson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel James. Miguel James threads the ball through to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Cabrera.
14.23
0-0Miguel James flicks the ball to his team mate, Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eddy Tricarico manages to gather it comfortably.
15.21
0-0Miguel James threads the ball through to Louis Marin. Louis Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Beutler but he's offside!
18.22
Pietro Tomei chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.27
Manuele Caruso takes it forward alone. Manuele Caruso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.28
Craig Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli goes all the way! Antonino Birindelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.38
Clifford Richardson knocks the ball forward to Miguel James. Miguel James knocks the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Cabrera.
34.55
Carlos Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Smith. Craig Smith sees space and advances. Craig Smith shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.57
Clifford Richardson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara passes the ball forward to Louis Marin. Louis Marin shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.31
Pietro Tomei surges forward with the ball. Pietro Tomei knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
44.30
Miguel James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bologna get the second half underway!
47.22
Modeste Wome threads the ball through to Miguel James. Miguel James passes the ball forward to Louis Marin. Louis Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.54
Anselmo Colle controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel James. Miguel James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez passes the ball forward but Jan Beutler is offside!
54.12
Pietro Tomei threads the ball through to Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli tries a spectacular long range effort. Arnar Gardarsson easily smothers it.
57.58
Mario Tavares knocks the ball forward to Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara passes the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Herrera.
60.35
0-0Pietro Tomei hacks Garba Okpara from behind! Pietro Tomei is warned by the referee! Garba Okpara stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.05
Clifford Richardson flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel James. Miguel James flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Beutler. Jan Beutler shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eddy Tricarico.
67.38
Craig Smith surges forward with the ball. Craig Smith whips in a cross ball towards Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
69.40
Frederico Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Manuele Caruso. Manuele Caruso chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.22
1-0Mario Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Garba Okpara. Garba Okpara knocks the ball forward to Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez goes all the way! Saul Hernandez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.37
Craig Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.06
Miguel James chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Louis Marin. Louis Marin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Louis Marin scores for Fiorentina!!
83.36
Miguel James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saul Hernandez. Saul Hernandez shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
87.24
Paolo Zanchi knocks the ball forward to Craig Smith. Craig Smith advances with the ball. Craig Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.32
Garba Okpara threads the ball through to Louis Marin. Louis Marin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Miguel James clumsily knocks into Manuele Caruso. Miguel James is warned by the referee! Manuele Caruso runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
10
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers