Match Report


BolognaBologna     BresciaBrescia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Francesco G. ScarpaF. Scarpa64
G
1
G
67Vito CalderoniV. Calderoni
Oleg TolleyO. Tolley65
D
2
D
75Wladimiro CasaleW. Casale
Bernardo GonzalezB. Gonzalez64
D
3
D
53Danilo BertarelliD. Bertarelli
Maurizio BaronioM. Baronio62
D
4
D
48Duccio LupatelliD. Lupatelli
Giuseppe ApaG. Apa60
D
5
M
76Andres DuranA. Duran
Juri ZanonJ. Zanon64
M
6
M
70Attilio BenussiA. Benussi
Andrez DamianiA. Damiani60
M
captain7captain
M
58Stefano ZolaS. Zola
William BotticellaW. Botticella59
M
8
M
52Jan Vennegoor MeijndershagenJ. Meijndershagen
Andy MatteoA. Matteo69
A
9
A
61Giovanni GaleotoG. Galeoto
Domenico SalaD. Sala60
A
10
A
57Giulio PintonG. Pinton
Francesco PreteF. Prete59
A
11
A
55Giacomo GrassadoniaG. Grassadonia
 
Gavin YoungG. Young60
G
12
G
62Cleto SchenardiC. Schenardi
Fabian Natale TascaF. Tasca56
D
13
A
55Pier Giovanni BiaP. Bia
Claudio SannaC. Sanna55
M
14
M
52Antonino CampedelliA. Campedelli

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Brescia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuele Perrotta.


0.00
The first half starts with Bologna kicking off!
4.26
Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen passes the ball forward to Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.08
Andrez Damiani flicks a high ball forward to Domenico Sala who takes it down. Domenico Sala skips past Danilo Bertarelli! Some good footwork from Domenico Sala provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
12.23
William Botticella threads a neat ball through to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Vito Calderoni. Excellent save.
15.40
Wladimiro Casale makes a probing pass to Giacomo Grassadonia. Giacomo Grassadonia finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giacomo Grassadonia!
20.25
Stefano Zola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Grassadonia. Giacomo Grassadonia plays a scrappy one-two with Attilio Benussi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Giacomo Grassadonia takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.19
Francesco Prete makes a simple pass to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Vito Calderoni keeps it out!
27.12
Bernardo Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
28.40
With vision, Juri Zanon laces a through ball forward to Andy Matteo. Andy Matteo passes the ball forward but Domenico Sala is offside!
30.15
Wladimiro Casale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola passes the ball forward to Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto makes a looping header on goal. 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.
34.18
Duccio Lupatelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto threads a neat ball through to Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Francesco G. Scarpa!
39.26
Attilio Benussi kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Grassadonia. Giacomo Grassadonia controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andres Duran through on goal. Andres Duran side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Francesco G. Scarpa is on top of it.
42.06
Duccio Lupatelli flicks a high pass forward to Giovanni Galeoto who brings the ball under control. Giovanni Galeoto lofts in a cross ball towards Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
44.59
Stefano Zola flicks a high pass forward. Andres Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andres Duran shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Brescia kicking off!
48.11
William Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matteo collects the pass. Andy Matteo chips the ball to his team mate, Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vito Calderoni.
49.14
Andrez Damiani takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Stefano Zola reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
51.53
Danilo Bertarelli decides to run forward with the ball. Danilo Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.54
Giuseppe Apa threads a neat ball through to Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon makes a probing pass to Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani puts a great ball through. Andy Matteo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.59
Duccio Lupatelli sees Stefano Zola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Zola makes a simple pass to Giacomo Grassadonia. Giacomo Grassadonia kicks a strong pass forward to Giovanni Galeoto but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.31
Bologna have made a substitution with Claudio Sanna replacing Andy Matteo .
61.32
William Botticella makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andrez Damiani. Andrez Damiani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vito Calderoni with no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
65.03
Wladimiro Casale flicks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Galeoto. Giovanni Galeoto makes a great pass forward. Giulio Pinton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.24
Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen flicks the ball to his team mate, Giulio Pinton. Giulio Pinton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Francesco G. Scarpa reads it well. Excellent keeping!
71.08
Wladimiro Casale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Benussi. Attilio Benussi plays the ball forward to Stefano Zola. Stefano Zola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Francesco G. Scarpa comfortably smothers it!
72.07
Duccio Lupatelli sees Attilio Benussi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Attilio Benussi makes a probing pass to Andres Duran. Andres Duran plays a one-two with Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen and rushes in on goal... Andres Duran shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Francesco G. Scarpa comfortably smothers it!
77.23
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Young replacing Maurizio Baronio and Fabian Natale Tasca replacing Giuseppe Apa .
81.47
Attilio Benussi darts forward. Attilio Benussi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.32
Duccio Lupatelli sees Stefano Zola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Zola flicks a high pass forward to Giulio Pinton who brings the ball under control. Giulio Pinton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen. Jan Vennegoor Meijndershagen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.58
Juri Zanon barges into Stefano Zola. Juri Zanon is warned by the referee! Stefano Zola stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bologna

Brescia
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
10
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%

Scorers
Andrez Damiani 61
Stefano Zola 4
Giacomo Grassadonia 15, 20
Andres Duran 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giacomo Grassadonia of Brescia

Match Ratings