Match Report


FiorentinaFiorentina     BolognaBologna
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carmine CassanoC. Cassano66
G
1captain
G
73Zerbini PoliZ. Poli
Jimmy PalladiniJ. Palladini72
D
2
D
60Jermaine SmitheJ. Smithe
Michelangelo FortinM. Fortin70
D
3
D
57Marino RedaelliM. Redaelli
Wladimiro CammarataW. Cammarata65
D
4
D
57Pietro BonoP. Bono
Gianluca BelardiG. Belardi68
M
5
D
55Benoit SottilB. Sottil
Ruggero TurriniR. Turrini67
M
captain6
D
54Fabian N. FerroF. Ferro
Michele Di CanioM. Di Canio67
M
7
M
72Ottavio SmainoO. Smaino
Stephen HughesS. Hughes66
M
8
M
68Antonino TrincheraA. Trinchera
Arnauld BosiA. Bosi71
A
9
M
63Marino RedaelliM. Redaelli
Harvey LawrenceH. Lawrence69
A
10
A
71Giorgio ZanchiG. Zanchi
Mauro RuotoloM. Ruotolo63
A
11
A
68Eugenio GemmiE. Gemmi
 
Anthony LaslandesA. Laslandes66
G
12
G
66Arturo ReyA. Rey
Giovanni M. VergassolaG. Vergassola65
M
13
A
57Ivan TedescoI. Tedesco
Kewullay GarzyaK. Garzya63
M
14
M
55Gialuca RoccatiG. Roccati

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Stadio Franchi where Fiorentina play host to Bologna. A crowd of 9,399 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fiorentina are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cataldo Guastalvino.


0.00
The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
8.33
Michelangelo Fortin knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Belardi. Gianluca Belardi makes a simple pass to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Poli who gathers it comfortably.
9.53
Gianluca Belardi flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Lawrence controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
18.45
Ruggero Turrini knocks the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Zerbini Poli!
20.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.30
Ruggero Turrini makes a probing pass to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pietro Bono.
24.36
Fabian N. Ferro knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Redaelli. Marino Redaelli kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from 25 yards. Carmine Cassano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
26.08
Ruggero Turrini makes a simple pass to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi passes the ball forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.16
Michele Di Canio threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.06
Michele Di Canio hacks Pietro Bono from behind! Michele Di Canio is shown the yellow card! Pietro Bono carries on, but is struggling a bit.
33.03
Ruggero Turrini chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ruotolo. With a superhuman jump, Mauro Ruotolo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Zerbini Poli.
36.37
Gianluca Belardi hits a low pass to Harvey Lawrence. Harvey Lawrence plays a one-two with Mauro Ruotolo and rushes in on goal... Harvey Lawrence side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Zerbini Poli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.34
With a delightful solo run, Michele Di Canio stretches the opposition's defence. Michele Di Canio shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Zerbini Poli manages to gather it.
45.00
Michele Di Canio makes a probing pass to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo plays a scrappy one-two with Harvey Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Mauro Ruotolo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fiorentina appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. The Bologna players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fiorentina get the second half underway!
47.29
Marino Redaelli kicks a strong pass forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.24
Stephen Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Lawrence controls it well on his chest. Harvey Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zerbini Poli who gathers it comfortably.
57.11
Ottavio Smaino flicks a high pass forward. Giorgio Zanchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Giorgio Zanchi lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.30
Wladimiro Cammarata hits a low pass to Ruggero Turrini. Ruggero Turrini passes the ball forward to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benoit Sottil.
61.42
Ottavio Smaino flicks the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Carmine Cassano manages to keep it out.
63.51
With some swift thinking, Fabian N. Ferro plays the ball forward to Giorgio Zanchi. Giorgio Zanchi shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.41
Stephen Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Ruotolo collects the pass. Mauro Ruotolo lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.44
Antonino Trinchera plays the ball forward to Eugenio Gemmi. Eugenio Gemmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Palladini.
69.57
Ruggero Turrini catches Antonino Trinchera on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruggero Turrini and shows him a yellow card! Antonino Trinchera runs off the knock.
77.55
Bologna have made a substitution with Ivan Tedesco replacing Fabian N. Ferro .
79.27
Ruggero Turrini passes the ball forward to Arnauld Bosi. Arnauld Bosi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Zerbini Poli manages to gather it.
81.45
Ruggero Turrini receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianluca Belardi. Ruggero Turrini threads a neat ball through to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marino Redaelli.
89.44
Marino Redaelli catches Arnauld Bosi on the ankles. The referee brings Marino Redaelli to one side and gives him a warning! Arnauld Bosi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ruggero Turrini makes a simple pass to Mauro Ruotolo. Mauro Ruotolo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pietro Bono.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fiorentina

Bologna
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
22.8%
44.3%
32.9%

Scorers
Harvey Lawrence 36
Mauro Ruotolo 45
Eugenio Gemmi 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauro Ruotolo of Fiorentina

Match Ratings