Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Messina. A crowd of 18,848 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Messina get the match underway!
2.02
1-0Luciano Peña kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Ferrante. Jermaine Ferrante flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.34
1-0Carlo Blasi flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Eddy Tricarico easily smothers it!
9.36
1-0Marino Minotti passes the ball forward to Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jón Kristinn Hreidarsson.
10.27
1-0Magnus Thern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold makes a probing pass to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.11
1-0Fabiano Campagna hacks Marino Minotti from behind! The referee calls over Fabiano Campagna and warns him to calm down! Marino Minotti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.28
Joaquín Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri goes all the way! Adrian Lorieri cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.28
Sebastiano Zini hacks Pietro Tomei from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiano Zini and warns him to calm down! Pietro Tomei stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.22
Eric Arnold threads the ball through to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.22
Tore Andre Solskjær threads the ball through to Donato Serao. Donato Serao threads the ball through to Jermaine Ferrante. Jermaine Ferrante plays a perfect one-two with Paul Cleland and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Ferrante makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.32
Marino Minotti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold makes a simple pass to Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.29
Pietro Tomei threads the ball through to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Fabiano Campagna. Fabiano Campagna flicks the ball with his head but somehow David Capecchi manages to keep it out.
28.22
1-0Thomas Milanese catches Jose Fortes Cabrera on the ankles. Thomas Milanese is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.28
Sebastiano Zini makes a simple pass to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.47
Pietro Tomei chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Ferrante. Jermaine Ferrante knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marino Minotti.
45.00
Eric Arnold takes it forward alone. Eric Arnold shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Bologna start the second half!
48.16
Roberto Bertarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlo Blasi. Carlo Blasi makes a simple pass to Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddy Tricarico who gathers it comfortably.
53.00
Joaquín Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Joaquín Lopez shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.46
Joaquín Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese shoots from long range but it is miles over!
59.42
Roberto Bertarelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Lopez. Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddy Tricarico who gathers it comfortably.
60.19
Joaquín Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Joaquín Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Eddy Tricarico has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.41
Eric Arnold makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Milanese. Thomas Milanese is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.55
Luciano Peña knocks the ball forward to Paul Cleland. Paul Cleland knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Ferrante. Jermaine Ferrante connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. David Capecchi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.26
Joaquín Lopez knocks the ball forward to Carmelo Ziliani. Carmelo Ziliani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Eddy Tricarico easily smothers it.
77.08
Roberto Bertarelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Arnold. Eric Arnold advances with the ball. Eric Arnold shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
78.04
2-1Eric Arnold catches Luciano Peña on the ankles. The referee calls over Eric Arnold and shows him a yellow card! Luciano Peña hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.27
Jose Fortes Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Ziliani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carmelo Ziliani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.15
Sebastiano Zini flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Lorieri. Adrian Lorieri shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.32
Pietro Tomei makes a probing pass to Jermaine Ferrante. Jermaine Ferrante finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Jón Kristinn Hreidarsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Donato Serao. Donato Serao sees space and advances. Donato Serao shoots from outside the area. David Capecchi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
1
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
34.8%
42.7%
22.5%
Scorers
| Jermaine Ferrante 2, 67 Donato Serao 90 | Carmelo Ziliani 60 |