Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Arechi where Salernitana play host to Bologna. A crowd of 17,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salernitana are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edoardo Silenzi.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
2.45
0-0Ernesto Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Artico who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Artico sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Francesco G. Giacobbo is on top of it.
8.26
0-0With vision, Andre Santos plays the ball forward to Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.24
1-0Alfonso De Icco flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Herrera collects the pass. Ernesto Herrera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ernesto Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Francesco G. Giacobbo had no chance!! Goal for Salernitana!
14.31
David Caldwell hits a low pass to Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.28
1-0Ernesto Herrera flicks a high pass forward to Alessandro Artico who brings the ball under control. Alessandro Artico knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francesco G. Giacobbo who gathers it comfortably.
22.43
Alfonso De Icco passes the ball forward to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera hits a low pass to Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.14
1-0Giampiero Imbriani barges into Matt Elliott. Giampiero Imbriani is given a warning by the referee! Matt Elliott runs off the knock.
28.41
1-0Matt Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Smit collects the pass. Dami‘n Smit makes a pass forward but Matt Elliott is yards offside!
33.16
Nicol˜ Sulcis threads the ball through to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.28
Malte Hamann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Francesco G. Giacobbo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.18
1-0David Caldwell takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Nicola C. Rocchi comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
39.51
With some swift thinking, Andre Santos plays the ball forward to Nicol˜ Sulcis. Nicol˜ Sulcis shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
40.27
Nicol˜ Sulcis knocks the ball forward to Mirco Tentoni. Mirco Tentoni knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Fernando Loureiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.29
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salernitana appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Salernitana kick off!
47.10
1-1Nicol˜ Sulcis hacks Giampiero Imbriani from behind! The referee calls over Nicol˜ Sulcis and shows him a yellow card! Giampiero Imbriani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.02
David Caldwell makes a probing pass to Alessandro Artico. Alessandro Artico runs straight at the defence! Alessandro Artico muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Francesco G. Giacobbo reads it well. Excellent save!
53.24
Nicol˜ Sulcis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.03
Malte Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Artico controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Artico knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.10
1-1Davide Gissi barges into Felice Sadotti. Davide Gissi is shown the yellow card! Felice Sadotti stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.32
Nicol˜ Sulcis chips the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
59.23
David Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera directs the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.37
Carlos Redondo knocks the ball forward to Davide Gissi. Davide Gissi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
69.27
Giampiero Imbriani makes a probing pass to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola C. Rocchi.
75.21
Alfonso De Icco passes the ball forward to Felice Sadotti. Felice Sadotti makes a probing pass to Ernesto Herrera. Ernesto Herrera passes the ball forward to Oliver Behrens. Some good footwork from Oliver Behrens provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.32
Mirco Tentoni flicks a high pass forward. Dami‘n Smit holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dami‘n Smit whips in a cross ball towards Matt Elliott. Matt Elliott whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Fernando Loureiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.46
Ernesto Herrera flicks a high pass forward to David Caldwell who brings the ball under control. David Caldwell lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Bremner. Richard Bremner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Francesco G. Giacobbo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Ernesto Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to David Caldwell. David Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Some silky footwork from Oliver Behrens provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.3%
38.7%
Play Area
30.7%
49.3%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dami‘n Smit of Bologna |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Loureiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felice Sadotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Malte Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giampiero Imbriani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfonso De Icco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Caldwell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ernesto Herrera (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Oliver Behrens (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Richard Bremner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alessandro Artico (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Giorgio Monaco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Raul Cassetti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Giampiero Carnasciali (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francesco G. Giacobbo (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | | 8 |
| 10. | Dami‘n Smit (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Davide Gissi (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Gilles George (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Newby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Morgan Pirri (MID) | 0 | |