Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Genoa. A crowd of 8,910 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Genoa appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Genoa kicking off!
8.44
Paul Greig makes a probing pass to Gianluca Crovari. Gianluca Crovari makes a probing pass to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis goes all the way! Aimo Sulcis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.35
Regilio Klompe barges into Enzo Bressan. The referee calls over Regilio Klompe and shows him a yellow card! Enzo Bressan runs off the knock.
14.09
Gareth Haynes sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.09
William Valtolina threads the ball through to Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci plays a perfect one-two with Aimo Sulcis and rushes in on goal... Raffaele Ganci rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.10
Gianluca Fanucci kicks a strong pass forward to Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alex Ricchiuti!
26.26
Cristiano Murgita makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.14
Yuri Casale chips the ball to his team mate, Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.30
Antonio Gazzoli brings the ball forward. Antonio Gazzoli brings the ball forward. Antonio Gazzoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Greig.
39.33
Tomas Cois takes it forward alone. Tomas Cois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raul Coco who gathers it comfortably.
40.44
Gianluca Fanucci makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.52
Gianluca Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Bologna kicking off!
47.10
Gianluca Fanucci sees space and advances. Gianluca Fanucci flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.25
Antonio Gazzoli takes it forward alone. Antonio Gazzoli chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
Cristiano Murgita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
63.53
Gareth Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.48
Paul Greig makes a probing pass to Gianluca Crovari. Gianluca Crovari flicks the ball to his team mate, Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci plays a perfect one-two with Aimo Sulcis and rushes in on goal... Raffaele Ganci shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
72.59
Cristiano Murgita controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alex Ricchiuti easily picks it out of the air!
78.11
Gianluca Crovari kicks a strong pass forward to Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci whips in a cross ball towards Aimo Sulcis. Aimo Sulcis directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.21
Pasquale Circello threads the ball through to Gianluca Crovari. Gianluca Crovari surges forward with the ball. Gianluca Crovari lofts in a cross ball towards Raffaele Ganci. Raffaele Ganci is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.11
Yuri Casale makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Yuri Casale flicks the ball to his team mate, Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alex Ricchiuti easily smothers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Raffaele Ganci of Genoa
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26%
49.4%
24.7%