Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Reggina. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reggina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Taibi.


0.00
Reggina start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
Oliver Brückner laces a weighted ball forward to Dietmar Behrens. Dietmar Behrens flicks a high ball forward to Gianfranco Hubner who takes it down. Gianfranco Hubner knocks the ball forward, putting Nunzio Brambilla through on goal. Nunzio Brambilla cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.20
Manuel Fabbri hits a low pass to Copain Boschker. Copain Boschker kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Lorenzo Siviglia is offside!
12.56
Manuel Atzeni threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
14.57
Manuel Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filippo Pierini. Filippo Pierini hits a low pass to David Petit. David Petit controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Marcos Pardo through on goal. Marcos Pardo rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.47
Vinicio E. Caruso flicks a high pass forward to Dietmar Behrens who brings the ball under control. Dietmar Behrens knocks the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Zoltan Bah.
18.05
David Petit clumsily knocks into Valerio Fresi. The referee calls over David Petit and shows him a yellow card! Valerio Fresi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.33
Filippo Pierini threads a neat ball through to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Petit but he's offside!
28.05
Dario Luppi comes in with a late challenge on Valerio Fresi. Dario Luppi is warned by the referee! Valerio Fresi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.20
Zoltan Bah flicks a high pass forward. Filippo Pierini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filippo Pierini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi passes the ball forward but Marcos Pardo is offside!
39.20
Copain Boschker threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Brambilla. Nunzio Brambilla shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
40.01
Valerio Fresi hacks Marcos Pardo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Marcos Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.01
Free kick to Reggina just outside the area...
41.07
Dario Luppi takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
44.36
Dietmar Behrens sees Lorenzo Siviglia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lorenzo Siviglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Reggina also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Bologna kicking off!
48.30
Zoltan Bah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lopes. Eduardo Lopes makes a simple pass to Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi skips past Nunzio Brambilla! Manuel Fabbri hacks Dario Luppi from behind! Dario Luppi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.13
Dietmar Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Hubner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Hubner plays a one-two with Lorenzo Siviglia and rushes in on goal... Gianfranco Hubner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
61.07
Filippo Pierini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Luppi. Dario Luppi finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Sandro Piovanelli. Excellent save.
66.15
Copain Boschker clumsily knocks into Ivan Iuliano. Copain Boschker is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Iuliano stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.16
Copain Boschker surges forward with the ball. Copain Boschker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.20
Vinicio E. Caruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Copain Boschker. Copain Boschker chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia runs straight at the defence! Lorenzo Siviglia strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Damiano Giacomin's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
72.02
It's a corner kick. Dietmar Behrens kicks a low ball out wide. Eduardo Lopes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.40
David Petit comes in with a late challenge on Vinicio E. Caruso. David Petit is warned by the referee! Vinicio E. Caruso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.27
Roberto Bianco makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Bianco knocks in a cross ball towards David Petit. With a superhuman jump, David Petit connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
83.37
Dietmar Behrens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner shoots from 20 yards. Tonino Lorenzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
89.08
Eduardo Lopes threads a neat ball through to Marcos Pardo. Marcos Pardo makes a simple pass, allowing Dario Luppi to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Dario Luppi provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
34.1%
42.9%
23.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Filippo Pierini of Reggina

Match Ratings