Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play Parma in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Bologna kick off!
2.38
Favio Avila passes the ball forward to Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
9.53
Peter Pennant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Dani. Mario Dani tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.19
Antonio Gazzoli makes a probing pass to Cristiano Murgita. Cristiano Murgita chips the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani knocks in a cross ball towards Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.00
Gianluca Fanucci threads the ball through to Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gennaro Ivan Capezzuto is on top of it.
22.37
Favio Avila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Graham Simonsen. Graham Simonsen powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Graham Simonsen!
26.02
Alexander Bräutigam knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Dani. Mario Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
Peter Pennant chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz plays a perfect one-two with Graham Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Muzzy Ayaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.24
Martin Diaz takes it forward alone. Martin Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Simonsen. Graham Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Dani. Mario Dani flicks the ball with his head. Raul Coco easily picks it out of the air!
34.25
Francesco Pellissier threads the ball through to Yuri Casale. Yuri Casale makes a simple pass to Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.44
Yuri Casale knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.28
Phil Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.18
Graham Simonsen hacks Francesco Pellissier from behind! The referee calls over Graham Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Francesco Pellissier stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Parma get the second half underway!
48.19
Peter Pennant knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Gazzoli.
49.55
Santino Maradona decides to run forward with the ball. Santino Maradona knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz plays a perfect one-two with Graham Simonsen and rushes in on goal... Muzzy Ayaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.03
Peter Pennant makes a simple pass to Graham Simonsen. Graham Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Dani. Mario Dani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.52
Peter Pennant kicks a strong pass forward to Muzzy Ayaz. Muzzy Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Dani. Mario Dani makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.02
Yuri Casale clumsily knocks into Favio Avila. The referee calls over Yuri Casale and warns him to calm down! Favio Avila runs off the knock.
69.55
Yuri Casale advances with the ball. Yuri Casale knocks in a cross ball towards Regilio Klompe. Regilio Klompe powers a header at goal. Regilio Klompe scores for Bologna!!
73.45
Phil Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Camorani. Gianfranco Camorani goes all the way! Gianfranco Camorani rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.05
Jonathan Francioso knocks the ball to his team mate, Favio Avila. Favio Avila kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Simonsen. Graham Simonsen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Raul Coco easily smothers it!
83.20
Alexander Bräutigam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Dani. Mario Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.45
Gianluca Fanucci makes a beautiful solo run. Gianluca Fanucci shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Peter Pennant chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Simonsen. Graham Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Mario Dani. Mario Dani heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Graham Simonsen of Parma
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
29.2%
51.4%
19.4%