Match Report


SienaSiena     BolognaBologna
Mark YothersMark Yothers Computer Player Computer Player
Arturo CervantesA. Cervantes85
G
captain1
G
62Sandro PiovanelliS. Piovanelli
Augustine EnyinnayaA. Enyinnaya71
D
2
D
79Manuel FabbriM. Fabbri
Andreas AlexanderssonA. Alexandersson79
D
3
D
79Valerio FresiV. Fresi
Michael SeiterM. Seiter88
D
4
D
75Vinicio E. CarusoV. Caruso
Yuri NettoY. Netto79
M
5
D
72Oliver BrücknerO. Brückner
George NoicaG. Noica75
M
6
M
67Dietmar BehrensD. Behrens
Alessandro ZenoniA. Zenoni77
M
7
M
62Enzo BuffonE. Buffon
Angelo ItalianoA. Italiano86
M
8
M
61Copain BoschkerC. Boschker
David HamannD. Hamann79
A
9
A
73Lorenzo SivigliaL. Siviglia
Igor NettoI. Netto73
A
10captain
A
70Gianfranco HubnerG. Hubner
Eric AppiahE. Appiah78
A
11
A
67Nunzio BrambillaN. Brambilla
 
Juan GilJ. Gil67
D
12
A
65Cesar CastroC. Castro
Giacomo LasalandraG. Lasalandra75
M
13
A
62Samuele BocchettiS. Bocchetti
Datti Mohamed MorroneD. Morrone69
A
14
G
61Mirco ApolloniM. Apolloni

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Siena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Matzuzzi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bologna get the match underway!
2.37
Michael Seiter makes a simple pass to George Noica. George Noica makes a beautiful solo run. George Noica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Piovanelli who gathers it comfortably.
3.50
George Noica hacks Enzo Buffon from behind! George Noica is shown the yellow card! Enzo Buffon stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.54
David Hamann comes in with a late challenge on Valerio Fresi. The referee warns David Hamann to calm down! Valerio Fresi stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.39
Copain Boschker plays the ball forward to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia advances inside the box! Lorenzo Siviglia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Arturo Cervantes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.22
Andreas Alexandersson threads the ball through to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto threads a neat ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Appiah but he's offside!
20.39
Augustine Enyinnaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto flicks the ball to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Piovanelli with no chance!! Goal for Siena!
26.10
Copain Boschker receives the ball from a throw-in from Enzo Buffon. Copain Boschker makes a probing pass to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia cuts inside the box! Lorenzo Siviglia comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Arturo Cervantes.
27.43
Copain Boschker takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Arturo Cervantes punches the ball out of the danger area!
28.08
Vinicio E. Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Enzo Buffon collects the pass. Enzo Buffon hits a low pass to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augustine Enyinnaya.
34.14
Michael Seiter kicks a strong pass forward to Alessandro Zenoni. Alessandro Zenoni sees Igor Netto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Igor Netto lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. With a superhuman jump, David Hamann connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Sandro Piovanelli manages to gather it.
38.22
Alessandro Zenoni threads a neat ball through to David Hamann. David Hamann shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sandro Piovanelli!
39.29
Copain Boschker makes a beautiful solo run. Copain Boschker plays a one-two with Gianfranco Hubner and advances towards the goal... Copain Boschker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
40.04
Oliver Brückner kicks a strong pass forward to Copain Boschker. Copain Boschker hits a low pass to Lorenzo Siviglia. Lorenzo Siviglia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Seiter.
42.09
George Noica passes the ball forward to Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Brückner.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna 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 Siena kicking off!
51.10
Alessandro Zenoni chips the ball to his team mate, David Hamann. David Hamann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eric Appiah through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Eric Appiah provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Sandro Piovanelli, sees it late!! Goal for Siena!
54.03
George Noica flicks the ball to his team mate, Igor Netto. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sandro Piovanelli who gathers it comfortably.
55.33
Alessandro Zenoni knocks the ball forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.01
Oliver Brückner hacks Yuri Netto from behind! The referee brings Oliver Brückner to one side and gives him a warning! Yuri Netto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.46
With vision, Valerio Fresi plays the ball forward to Dietmar Behrens. Dietmar Behrens flicks a high pass forward. Lorenzo Siviglia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lorenzo Siviglia finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
61.58
George Noica surges forward with the ball. George Noica whips in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Sandro Piovanelli.
66.18
George Noica flicks a high pass forward to Igor Netto who brings the ball under control. Igor Netto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.12
Augustine Enyinnaya plays the ball forward to George Noica. George Noica darts forward. George Noica lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Sandro Piovanelli is on top of it.
77.23
Angelo Italiano makes a probing pass to David Hamann. David Hamann knocks in a cross ball towards Igor Netto. Igor Netto powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Sandro Piovanelli.
78.04
George Noica takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Eric Appiah tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Piovanelli with no chance!! Goal for Siena! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
84.23
Augustine Enyinnaya flicks a high ball forward to Angelo Italiano who takes it down. Angelo Italiano hits a low pass to Igor Netto. Igor Netto lofts in a cross ball towards David Hamann. David Hamann flicks the ball with his head. Sandro Piovanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
87.39
Alessandro Zenoni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Copain Boschker flicks the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Brambilla. Nunzio Brambilla knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Hubner. Gianfranco Hubner shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Arturo Cervantes manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Siena

Bologna
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
22.8%
41.8%
35.4%

Scorers
Eric Appiah 20, 51, 78
Lorenzo Siviglia 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eric Appiah of Siena

Match Ratings