Match Report


BolognaBologna     MessinaMessina
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francesco G. ScarpaF. Scarpa64
G
1captain
G
64Giampaolo DeganoG. Degano
Oleg TolleyO. Tolley64
D
2
D
74Eusebio BaresiE. Baresi
Bernardo GonzalezB. Gonzalez64
D
3
D
57William GrecoW. Greco
Maurizio BaronioM. Baronio62
D
4
D
53Renzo CarboneR. Carbone
Giuseppe ApaG. Apa60
D
5
M
65Mansour VencelM. Vencel
Juri ZanonJ. Zanon64
M
6
M
64Hassan BessonH. Besson
Frederic LopezF. Lopez60
M
captain7
M
58Nicky MccannN. Mccann
William BotticellaW. Botticella59
M
8
M
54Kurt Van Der GouwK. Van Der Gouw
Andy MatteoA. Matteo69
A
9
A
79Rodolfo Dalla BonaR. Dalla Bona
Domenico SalaD. Sala60
A
10
A
64Andy LiddellA. Liddell
Francesco PreteF. Prete59
A
11
A
63Renzo CardascioR. Cardascio
 
Gavin YoungG. Young60
G
12
G
60Generoso TurriniG. Turrini
Andrez DamianiA. Damiani59
M
13
A
59Salvatore BaccinS. Baccin
Fabian Natale TascaF. Tasca56
D
14
A
58Emiliano LasalandraE. Lasalandra

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Messina. A crowd of 7,848 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Rossi.


0.00
Bologna kick off and get the first half underway!
4.07
Juri Zanon flicks the ball to his team mate, Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete plays a one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Francesco Prete provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Giampaolo Degano manages to gather it comfortably.
6.08
Juri Zanon clumsily knocks into Renzo Carbone. The referee brings Juri Zanon to one side and gives him a warning! Renzo Carbone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.01
Nicky Mccann brings the ball forward. Nicky Mccann plays a one-two with Rodolfo Dalla Bona and advances towards the goal... Nicky Mccann rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
16.09
Hassan Besson flicks a high ball forward to Andy Liddell who takes it down. Andy Liddell knocks the ball forward to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio knocks the ball forward, putting Rodolfo Dalla Bona through on goal. Rodolfo Dalla Bona rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.55
Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward to Renzo Cardascio who brings the ball under control. Renzo Cardascio lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona makes a convincing header. Francesco G. Scarpa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.17
Mansour Vencel makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona threads the ball through to Andy Liddell but he's offside!
27.23
Hassan Besson makes a simple pass to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.24
Bernardo Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Frederic Lopez. Frederic Lopez hits a low pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Domenico Sala but he's offside!
32.56
Giuseppe Apa kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Giampaolo Degano!
34.26
Frederic Lopez flicks a high pass forward. William Botticella controls it well on his chest. William Botticella shoots from long range but Giampaolo Degano reads it well. Nice save!
36.03
Bernardo Gonzalez threads the ball through to Frederic Lopez. Frederic Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo threads the ball through to Francesco Prete but he's offside!
39.33
Hassan Besson threads a neat ball through to Nicky Mccann. Nicky Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Messina get the second half underway!
48.43
Giuseppe Apa threads a neat ball through to Frederic Lopez. Frederic Lopez knocks the ball forward to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
51.54
William Botticella hits a low pass to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete cuts inside the box! Francesco Prete shoots from just inside the box but Giampaolo Degano reads it well. He makes it look easy!
53.44
Maurizio Baronio kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon flicks a high ball forward to Francesco Prete who takes it down. Francesco Prete whips in a cross ball towards Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
54.12
Mansour Vencel clumsily knocks into William Botticella. Mansour Vencel is shown the yellow card! William Botticella runs off the knock.
60.40
Bologna have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Tasca replacing Andy Matteo .Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
61.47
Mansour Vencel chips the ball to his team mate, Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.28
Generoso Turrini makes a simple pass to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francesco G. Scarpa with no chance!! Goal for Messina!
72.33
William Greco takes a long throw-in. Eusebio Baresi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kurt Van Der Gouw. Kurt Van Der Gouw advances with the ball. Kurt Van Der Gouw plays a one-two with Hassan Besson and advances towards the goal... Maurizio Baronio catches Kurt Van Der Gouw on the ankles. Kurt Van Der Gouw appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.24
Fabian Natale Tasca hacks Eusebio Baresi from behind! Fabian Natale Tasca is warned by the referee! Eusebio Baresi runs off the knock.
77.14
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Young replacing Maurizio Baronio and Andrez Damiani replacing Giuseppe Apa .Messina have made a substitution with Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .
83.14
Kurt Van Der Gouw flicks a high ball forward to Renzo Cardascio who takes it down. Renzo Cardascio edges inside the box! Renzo Cardascio looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.01
Eusebio Baresi chips the ball to his team mate, Generoso Turrini. Generoso Turrini lofts in a cross ball towards Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson makes a convincing header. Francesco G. Scarpa picks it out of the air!
85.49
Bernardo Gonzalez threads the ball through to Gavin Young. Gavin Young makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Young knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
87.49
Frederic Lopez threads the ball through to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Generoso Turrini makes a simple pass to Renzo Cardascio. Renzo Cardascio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bologna

Messina
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
32.9%
41.1%
26%

Scorers
Francesco Prete 87
Andy Liddell 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francesco Prete of Bologna

Match Ratings