Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Pistoiese. A crowd of 17,765 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Pistoiese appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Pistoiese kick off!
2.50
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.22
0-1Enrico Capuano threads the ball through to Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Eddy Tricarico had no chance!! Goal for Pistoiese!
21.44
0-1Antonino Superbi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Conticchio. Francesco G. Conticchio chips the ball to his team mate, Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Baldini but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.45
0-1Fabian N. Cauet catches Frederico Carvalho on the ankles. The referee calls over Fabian N. Cauet and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.05
0-1Craig Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
39.53
Frederico Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Frederico Carvalho makes a probing pass to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.18
Antonino Superbi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel flicks the ball to his team mate, Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
42.33
0-1Egbert Van Beukering makes a simple pass to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Aldo Ferrarese manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bologna kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Craig Smith chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo shoots from long range but it is miles over!
48.05
Craig Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
59.33
Don McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Baldini. Sean Baldini shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
60.43
Tobias Kistner kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Van Beukering. Egbert Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Aldo Ferrarese manages to gather it comfortably.
65.12
0-1Tadao Ono makes a probing pass to Oliver Wendel. Oliver Wendel knocks the ball forward to Santos B.J. Anderson. Santos B.J. Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddy Tricarico who gathers it comfortably.
69.23
Frederico Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Smith. Craig Smith brings the ball forward. Craig Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.40
Enrico Capuano makes a simple pass to Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tore Andre Solskjær.
72.19
Antonino Superbi knocks the ball to his team mate, Don McGrory. Don McGrory deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Cauet. Fabian N. Cauet shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.23
Craig Smith knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.11
Egbert Van Beukering knocks the ball forward to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Ndo and rushes in on goal... Paul Cleland shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Aldo Ferrarese manages to gather it comfortably.
81.53
Tobias Kistner passes the ball forward to Pietro Tomei. Pietro Tomei makes a simple pass to Romarin Ndo. Romarin Ndo lofts in a cross ball towards Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Craig Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tadao Ono.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
29.4%
42.6%
27.9%
Scorers