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 Sampdoria. A crowd of 20,644 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sampdoria appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0Sampdoria start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.39
0-0Egbert Van Beukering decides to run forward with the ball. Egbert Van Beukering shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rosario Petruzzi easily smothers it!
4.59
Manuele Caruso knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Boateng. Aaron Boateng goes all the way! Aaron Boateng cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rosario Petruzzi!
16.55
0-0Aaron Boateng comes in with a late challenge on Juri Scarpi. The referee calls over Aaron Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Juri Scarpi runs off the knock.
16.55
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.54
0-0Tobias Kistner sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Kistner knocks the ball forward to Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
20.45
0-0Manuele Caruso kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zerbini Maniero.
22.12
Zerbini Maniero makes a probing pass to Diego Moretti. Diego Moretti advances with the ball. Diego Moretti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.31
Carlos Herrera makes a simple pass to Egbert Van Beukering. Egbert Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Carlos Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Caruso. Manuele Caruso decides to run forward with the ball. Manuele Caruso shoots from long range but Rosario Petruzzi is on top of it.
34.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.42
0-0Bernardo Piacentini hacks Craig Smith from behind! Bernardo Piacentini is warned by the referee! Craig Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Salvatore Totti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernardo Piacentini. Bernardo Piacentini makes a simple pass to Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Bologna kick off!
55.44
Diego Moretti makes a probing pass to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eddy Tricarico manages to gather it comfortably.
57.15
Diego Moretti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Carvalho.
59.23
Egbert Van Beukering threads the ball through to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Luis Mora.
61.45
Egbert Van Beukering brings the ball forward. Egbert Van Beukering controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.39
Salvatore Totti passes the ball forward to Giampiero Lo Gatto. Giampiero Lo Gatto makes a simple pass to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.23
Jaime Cox flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Lo Gatto. Giampiero Lo Gatto threads the ball through to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.47
Egbert Van Beukering advances with the ball. Egbert Van Beukering tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rosario Petruzzi.
72.52
Bernardo Piacentini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Piero Morrone. Piero Morrone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.48
Tobias Kistner passes the ball forward to Egbert Van Beukering. Egbert Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Rosario Petruzzi.
77.19
Giampiero Lo Gatto makes a simple pass to Alistair Vernazza. Alistair Vernazza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.49
0-0Craig Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Boateng. Aaron Boateng passes the ball forward but Fabiano Campagna is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!