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 19,166 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fiorentina and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fiorentina and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
8.43
0-0Andre Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Nicol˜ Sulcis. With a superhuman jump, Nicol˜ Sulcis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.28
1-0Sebastiano Lamonica sees Gionatha Negro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gionatha Negro passes the ball forward to Michelangelo Passoni. Michelangelo Passoni knocks in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.10
1-0Nicol˜ Sulcis flicks the ball to his team mate, Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Mirco Tentoni. Mirco Tentoni directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stefano Franceschetti.
19.46
1-0Mirco Tentoni takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Giuseppe Bertotto reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.44
1-0Fiorentina are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
30.05
1-0Michelangelo Passoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Redondo.
33.28
Guido Baiano knocks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso whips in a cross ball towards Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.58
Cesare Breda flicks a high ball forward to Paul Booth who takes it down. Paul Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso plays a quick one-two with Gionatha Negro and rushes in on goal... Giulio Buso shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
39.01
Carlos Redondo makes a probing pass to Nicol˜ Sulcis. Nicol˜ Sulcis passes the ball forward to Andre Santos. Andre Santos whips in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
40.17
Guido Baiano sees space and advances. Guido Baiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gionatha Negro. Gionatha Negro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjšrn Seedorf.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the second half underway!
55.47
Riccardo Ferrari threads a neat ball through to Paul Booth. Paul Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Guido Baiano. Guido Baiano knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.34
Nicol˜ Sulcis threads the ball through to Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.23
Andre Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
75.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Gionatha Negro plays the ball forward to Giulio Buso. Giulio Buso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Redondo.
83.24
Mirco Tentoni advances with the ball. Mirco Tentoni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giuseppe Bertotto.
84.21
Nicol˜ Sulcis makes a probing pass to Mirco Tentoni. Mirco Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Smit. With a superhuman jump, Dami‘n Smit connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
89.49
Mirco Tentoni threads the ball through to Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Matt Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Matt Elliott scores for Bologna!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
25%
53.6%
21.4%
Scorers
| Gionatha Negro 14, 33 | Matt Elliott 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gionatha Negro of Fiorentina |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stefano Franceschetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giuseppe Bertotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiano Lamonica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesare Breda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefan Kühn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guido Baiano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Riccardo Ferrari (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Michelangelo Passoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gionatha Negro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Paul Booth (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Giulio Buso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Aimo Brighi (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Filipe Valente (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Circello (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francesco G. Giacobbo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicola C. Rocchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bjšrn Seedorf (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicol˜ Sulcis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mirco Tentoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matt Elliott (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Dami‘n Smit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Davide Gissi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gilles George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Morgan Pirri (MID) | 0 | |