Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Bologna. A crowd of 9,712 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Lecce and Bologna are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicola Carlo Francioso.


0.00
The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
2.40
P. Gilberto Goretti knocks the ball forward to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido shoots from 20 yards but Sandro Piovanelli is on top of it.
3.53
Jamal Hertog darts forward. Jamal Hertog tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.40
P. Gilberto Goretti threads a neat ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Caruso.
8.45
Moreno Taglialatela threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Goretti. P. Gilberto Goretti makes a simple pass to Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni plays a one-two with Juan Garrido and rushes in on goal... Cataldo Biagioni side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.50
P. Gilberto Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.22
Dietmar Behrens flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Castro who takes it down. Cesar Castro shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
15.12
Copain Boschker knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia puts a great ball through. Cesar Castro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.31
Cataldo Biagioni hacks Manuel Fabbri from behind! The referee brings Cataldo Biagioni to one side and gives him a warning! Manuel Fabbri runs off the knock.
18.06
Gianfranco Hubner barges into Patricio Hidalgo. The referee calls over Gianfranco Hubner and warns him to calm down! Patricio Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.37
Moreno Taglialatela makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Goretti. P. Gilberto Goretti knocks the ball forward to Emanuele Maldini. Emanuele Maldini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
26.58
Vinicio E. Caruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Behrens. Seeing a gap ahead, Dietmar Behrens plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia plays a quick one-two with Gianfranco Hubner and rushes in on goal... Gianmarco Oshadogan catches Lorenzo Siviglia on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
30.21
Adriano Pisanu makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Goretti. P. Gilberto Goretti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.30
Fabrizio Biancone flicks a high pass forward. Juan Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.05
Jamal Hertog threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.07
Enzo Buffon threads the ball through to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Lorenzo Siviglia through on goal. Lorenzo Siviglia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bologna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.18
P. Gilberto Goretti flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Biagioni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cataldo Biagioni shoots from long range but somehow Sandro Piovanelli manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce get the second half underway!
47.48
Gianmarco Oshadogan threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Goretti. P. Gilberto Goretti threads a neat ball through to Emanuele Maldini. Emanuele Maldini finds some space and shoots from distance but Sandro Piovanelli reads it well. Great save!
55.18
Dietmar Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia plays a one-two with Gianfranco Hubner and advances towards the goal... Lorenzo Siviglia rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by David Rimondini!
57.27
P. Gilberto Goretti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.14
Copain Boschker laces a through ball forward to Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner shoots from distance but is denied by David Rimondini. Excellent save.
67.01
Valerio Fresi knocks the ball to his team mate, Copain Boschker. Copain Boschker makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
71.08
Copain Boschker hits a low pass to Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner shoots from 25 yards. David Rimondini gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
75.03
Vinicio E. Caruso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Behrens. Dietmar Behrens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bologna!
77.03
Lecce have made 2 substitutions with Benito Servidei replacing Moreno Taglialatela and Kewullay Memmo replacing Emanuele Maldini .
78.36
Adriano Pisanu darts forward. Adriano Pisanu hits a low pass to Cataldo Biagioni. Cataldo Biagioni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Sandro Piovanelli effortlessly smothers it!
79.29
Lorenzo Siviglia barges into Adriano Pisanu. Lorenzo Siviglia is warned by the referee! Adriano Pisanu stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
28.9%
47%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Biagioni of Lecce