Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Parma in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Di Vicino.
0.00
0-0Bologna kick off the first half!
3.32
0-0Manuel Santana makes a simple pass to Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.03
0-1Taavi Johansson makes a beautiful solo run. Taavi Johansson shoots from distance. Taavi Johansson scores for Parma!!
10.17
Enzo Buffon sees Samuele Bocchetti in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Bocchetti finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
12.39
Yyvind Berg hits a low pass to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro knocks the ball forward, putting Samuele Bocchetti through on goal. Samuele Bocchetti takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
15.30
0-1Manuel Santana hacks Dietmar Behrens from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Santana and warns him to calm down! Dietmar Behrens runs off the knock.
16.51
0-1Enzo Buffon flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Brambilla controls it well on his chest. Nunzio Brambilla kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.29
Taavi Johansson knocks the ball to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo puts a great ball through. Bruno Breda runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.58
0-1Dietmar Behrens changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dietmar Behrens plays a scrappy one-two with Samuele Bocchetti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dietmar Behrens strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Kostyantyn Kydalov. Excellent save.
34.38
Taavi Johansson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Breda. Some world-class footwork from Bruno Breda provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sandro Piovanelli with no chance!! Goal for Parma!
38.57
Enzo Buffon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Kostyantyn Kydalov as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.14
0-2Copain Boschker takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Nunzio Brambilla takes a shot at goal but somehow Kevin Philips happens to be in the right place to block it.
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. Parma also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Parma kick off!
47.29
Oliver Brückner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Buffon. Enzo Buffon threads a neat ball through to Samuele Bocchetti. Samuele Bocchetti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.03
Yyvind Berg brings the ball forward. Yyvind Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.47
Kevin Philips threads a neat ball through to Manuel Santana. Manuel Santana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Santana shoots from outside the area. Sandro Piovanelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.32
Vinicio E. Caruso flicks a high pass forward. Yyvind Berg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yyvind Berg makes a probing pass to Samuele Bocchetti. Samuele Bocchetti lofts in a cross ball towards Nunzio Brambilla. Nunzio Brambilla beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Kostyantyn Kydalov had no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
57.19
Yuri Karpin flicks a high pass forward. Duccio Ruotolo controls it well on his chest. Duccio Ruotolo shoots from distance. Solid save from Sandro Piovanelli. What a great pair of hands!
60.15
René Ruggli flicks a high pass forward. Taavi Johansson collects the pass. Taavi Johansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Breda. Bruno Breda powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
63.19
1-3Yuri Karpin flicks a high pass forward to Brahim Barul who brings the ball under control. Brahim Barul knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.53
Manuel Santana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duccio Ruotolo. Duccio Ruotolo rushes past Vinicio E. Caruso! Duccio Ruotolo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.38
Enzo Buffon knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Bocchetti. Samuele Bocchetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.20
Yyvind Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Hilgerink.
73.31
1-3Dietmar Behrens decides to run forward with the ball. Dietmar Behrens threads the ball through into the box. Andre Hilgerink comes in with a late challenge on Samuele Bocchetti. Penalty for Bologna!!
73.31
1-3The referee points to the spot..
74.29
Nunzio Brambilla takes a stuttering run up but it skews horrendously wide!
75.24
Yuri Karpin hits a low pass to Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Sandro Piovanelli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.24
1-4Parma have made 3 substitutions with Massimo Mazzei replacing Duccio Ruotolo, Wade Dufty replacing Taavi Johansson and Armando Comotto replacing Andre Hilgerink .
78.52
Yyvind Berg catches Yuri Karpin on the ankles. Yyvind Berg is warned by the referee! Yuri Karpin stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.32
Kevin Philips makes a probing pass to Wade Dufty. Wade Dufty flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Breda who brings the ball under control. Bruno Breda whips in a cross ball towards Brahim Barul. Brahim Barul is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Sandro Piovanelli had no chance!! Goal for Parma!
89.36
Wade Dufty clumsily knocks into Enzo Buffon. The referee calls over Wade Dufty and warns him to calm down! Enzo Buffon stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
50%
22.1%
Scorers
| Nunzio Brambilla 54 | Taavi Johansson 6 Bruno Breda 34, 60 Brahim Barul 75, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brahim Barul of Parma |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sandro Piovanelli (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vinicio E. Caruso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oliver Brückner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Fabbri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dietmar Behrens (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Copain Boschker (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Enzo Buffon (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Yyvind Berg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cesar Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Samuele Bocchetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nunzio Brambilla (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Mirco Apolloni (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Flavio Grava (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianfranco Hubner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kostyantyn Kydalov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Philips (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | René Ruggli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Hilgerink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Valerio Fresi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yuri Karpin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Taavi Johansson (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Manuel Santana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Breda (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Brahim Barul (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Duccio Ruotolo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Massimo Mazzei (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Wade Dufty (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Armando Comotto (DEF) | 6 | |