Match Report


BolognaBologna     VeneziaVenezia
Jordan ShaplandJordan Shapland Adam Wilsher Adam Wilsher
Enrico ColomboE. Colombo76
G
1
G
72Guillermo GentoG. Gento
Matt ThomsonM. Thomson80
D
2
D
72Gian Matteo ScarchilliG. Scarchilli
Marcello ZanuttaM. Zanutta65
D
3
D
73Ciro BaroneC. Barone
Max ZiniM. Zini58
D
captain4
D
72Jordy PothuizenJ. Pothuizen
Duncan SwiftD. Swift56
D
5
M
68Elvis AldeganiE. Aldegani
Benoit PiazzaB. Piazza71
M
6
M
73Frank SteijnF. Steijn
Carmine DoardoC. Doardo68
M
7captain
M
66Jonathan CroceJ. Croce
Max NataliM. Natali49
M
8
M
64Giacomo BelleriG. Belleri
Dami‘n SmitD. Smit63
A
9
A
66Erik BertjensE. Bertjens
Christian OuindiC. Ouindi62
A
10
A
64Frederico RamosF. Ramos
Alessandro LorenziA. Lorenzi61
A
11
A
70Luca BennardoL. Bennardo
 
Victor CarrascoV. Carrasco69
G
12
G
62Guerino AmorusoG. Amoruso
Anselmo GuanaA. Guana59
A
13
D
67Ignacio QuansahI. Quansah
Juan-Carlos MartinezJ. Martinez58
A
14
A
60Oberdan PoloniaO. Polonia
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Venezia. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Venezia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol˜ Bianchessi.


0.00
Bologna start the match!
10.14
Marcello Zanutta sees Dami‘n Smit in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dami‘n Smit flicks a high ball forward to Christian Ouindi who takes it down. Christian Ouindi shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.37
Matt Thomson hacks Giacomo Belleri from behind! The referee calls over Matt Thomson and shows him a yellow card! Giacomo Belleri stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.34
Gian Matteo Scarchilli sees Jonathan Croce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Croce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.58
Frank Steijn sees a break and surges forward. Frank Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Bennardo but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.58
Venezia are dictating the run of play here today.
26.11
Duncan Swift makes a probing pass to Max Zini. Max Zini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit whips in a cross ball towards Alessandro Lorenzi. Alessandro Lorenzi powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.17
Max Zini sees a break and surges forward. Max Zini plays a one-two with Carmine Doardo and advances towards the goal... Max Zini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.07
Frank Steijn makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Steijn kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Croce but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.28
Matt Thomson threads the ball through to Max Natali. Max Natali knocks the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Lorenzi. Alessandro Lorenzi plays a one-two with Benoit Piazza and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alessandro Lorenzi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.13
Giacomo Belleri sees space and advances. Giacomo Belleri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.46
Dami‘n Smit comes in with a late challenge on Ciro Barone. The referee calls over Dami‘n Smit and shows him a yellow card! Ciro Barone runs off the knock.
42.34
Gian Matteo Scarchilli clumsily knocks into Dami‘n Smit. Gian Matteo Scarchilli is warned by the referee! Dami‘n Smit runs off the knock.
45.00
Frederico Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Erik Bertjens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erik Bertjens rushes past Max Zini! Erik Bertjens muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Venezia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Max Natali advances with the ball. Max Natali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.35
Duncan Swift catches Frank Steijn on the ankles. The referee calls over Duncan Swift and warns him to calm down! Frank Steijn runs off the knock.
54.12
Max Zini makes a probing pass to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Guillermo Gento effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.57
Max Zini makes a simple pass to Benoit Piazza. Benoit Piazza kicks a strong pass forward to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alessandro Lorenzi is offside!
61.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Croce plays the ball forward to Jordy Pothuizen. Jordy Pothuizen kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Croce. Jonathan Croce shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.06
Elvis Aldegani hacks Max Natali from behind! The referee brings Elvis Aldegani to one side and gives him a warning! Max Natali runs off the knock.
72.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Carmine Doardo plays the ball forward to Benoit Piazza. Benoit Piazza whips in a cross ball towards Carmine Doardo. Carmine Doardo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Guillermo Gento picks it out of the air!
73.52
Frank Steijn plays the ball forward to Frederico Ramos. Frederico Ramos plays a one-two with Luca Bennardo and advances towards the goal... Frederico Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.56
Showing composure, Benoit Piazza plays the ball forward to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit knocks the ball forward to Max Natali but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.11
Ciro Barone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Steijn. Frank Steijn hits a low pass to Frederico Ramos. Frederico Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Bennardo. Luca Bennardo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bologna

Venezia
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.4%
44.1%
23.5%

Scorers
Alessandro Lorenzi 26, 34
Erik Bertjens 45
Luca Bennardo 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Lorenzi of Bologna

Match Ratings