Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Palermo. A crowd of 15,683 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bologna and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bologna and Palermo are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bologna get the match underway!
8.26
0-0Raffaele Matzuzzi sees a break and surges forward. Raffaele Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Frezza. Manuele Frezza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.43
0-0Pietro Tomei makes a simple pass to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Franco Adami!
14.39
Lars Hoeness flicks the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Briano. Datti Mohamed Briano makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Manuele Frezza. Manuele Frezza directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Eddy Tricarico!
21.29
0-0Datti Mohamed Briano makes a probing pass to Manuele Frezza. Manuele Frezza goes all the way! Manuele Frezza rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.18
Ottavio Tosto surges forward with the ball. Ottavio Tosto decides to run forward with the ball. Ottavio Tosto finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eddy Tricarico!
26.14
Ottavio Tosto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saul Zanoncelli. Saul Zanoncelli chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Frezza. Manuele Frezza shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.09
1-0Manuele Caruso threads the ball through to Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.08
Datti Mohamed Briano knocks the ball forward to Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Eddy Tricarico.
39.30
Matteo Albonetti knocks the ball forward to Giuliano Scarpa. Giuliano Scarpa flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Muzzi. Tomas Muzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
42.56
Craig Smith makes a simple pass to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Palermo start the second half!
47.36
Giuliano Scarpa passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Muzzi. Tomas Muzzi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eddy Tricarico easily picks it out of the air!
48.12
2-0Jose Fortes Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Caruso. Manuele Caruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli knocks the ball forward to Paul Cleland but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
49.45
Pietro Tomei takes it forward alone. Pietro Tomei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
51.40
Manuele Caruso chips the ball to his team mate, Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.37
Saul Zanoncelli makes a simple pass to Tomas Muzzi. Tomas Muzzi goes all the way! Tomas Muzzi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.31
Manuele Caruso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.18
3-0Guglielmo Bondi comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Herrera. The referee calls over Guglielmo Bondi and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Herrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.05
Pietro Tomei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.10
Frederico Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Smith. Craig Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonino Birindelli. Antonino Birindelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franco Adami who gathers it comfortably.
77.11
Matteo Albonetti advances with the ball. Matteo Albonetti chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Frezza. Manuele Frezza plays a perfect one-two with Tomas Muzzi and rushes in on goal... Manuele Frezza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.40
Pietro Tomei threads the ball through to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.37
3-0Guglielmo Bondi barges into Paolo Zanchi. Guglielmo Bondi is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Zanchi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.19
Pietro Tomei brings the ball forward. Pietro Tomei plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Ndo and rushes in on goal... Pietro Tomei tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Franco Adami manages to gather it comfortably.
83.44
Carlos Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Caruso. Manuele Caruso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Hoeness.
89.47
Manuele Caruso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matteo Albonetti.
90.00
Datti Mohamed Briano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guglielmo Bondi. Guglielmo Bondi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddy Tricarico who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
23.1%
39.7%
37.2%
Scorers