Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Bologna. A crowd of 9,062 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Giorgio Montervino.


0.00
The first half starts with Lecce kicking off!
2.32
Antonino Trinchera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
8.46
Seeing Marino Redaelli's run, Gialuca Roccati quickly throws the ball into his path. Marino Redaelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.51
Marino Redaelli flicks a high ball forward to Antonino Trinchera who takes it down. Antonino Trinchera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonino Trinchera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Flavio Zironelli.
21.46
Fabian N. Voria barges into Gialuca Roccati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gialuca Roccati runs off the knock.
24.35
Gialuca Roccati kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriele Barban.
26.16
Marino Redaelli sees Ivan Tedesco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Tedesco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.02
Carlo De Franceschi decides to run forward with the ball. Carlo De Franceschi shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
33.12
Pedro Gainza knocks the ball forward to Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.18
Carlo De Franceschi throws a long ball forward to Pedro Gainza. Pedro Gainza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
45.00
Nicola Mignani surges forward with the ball. Nicola Mignani makes a probing pass to Franceco Nappi. Franceco Nappi knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bologna kick off!
48.09
Mauro Ramora comes in with a late challenge on Marino Redaelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marino Redaelli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.16
Fabian N. Ferro sees Ivan Tedesco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Tedesco shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
53.14
Carlo De Franceschi plays the ball forward to Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal runs straight at the defence! Yann Marchal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Zerbini Poli. Excellent save.
57.09
Fabian N. Voria barges into Gialuca Roccati. Fabian N. Voria is given a warning by the referee! Gialuca Roccati stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.32
Fritz Landreau pushes mid-way up the pitch. Fritz Landreau runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Fritz Landreau makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Yann Marchal. Marino Redaelli comes in with a late challenge on Yann Marchal. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.45
Gialuca Roccati threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benito Monetta who gathers it comfortably.
65.28
Jermaine Smithe catches Mauro Ramora on the ankles. The referee brings Jermaine Smithe to one side and gives him a warning! Mauro Ramora gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.26
Marino Redaelli flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Gemmi who takes it down. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.01
With some swift thinking, Marino Redaelli plays the ball forward to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.30
Marino Redaelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Tedesco. Ivan Tedesco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Zironelli.
75.52
Gabriele Barban flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gainza who takes it down. With vision, Pedro Gainza plays the ball forward to Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
78.16
Gialuca Roccati darts forward. Gialuca Roccati shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
81.04
Pedro Gainza makes a simple pass to Franceco Nappi. Franceco Nappi whips in a cross ball towards Yann Marchal. Yann Marchal outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Zerbini Poli picks it out of the air!
83.57
Carlo De Franceschi catches Marino Redaelli on the ankles. The referee calls over Carlo De Franceschi and shows him a yellow card! Marino Redaelli runs off the knock.
87.51
Fritz Landreau threads a neat ball through to Carlo De Franceschi. Carlo De Franceschi kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora runs straight at the defence! Marino Redaelli barges into Mauro Ramora. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
27.4%
48.8%
23.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Gemmi of Bologna

Match Ratings