Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Pescara. A crowd of 19,009 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Pescara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dayo Castellazzi.
0.00
0-0Bologna kick off!
2.22
0-0Valerio Bertani darts forward. Valerio Bertani flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Enrico Colombo is on top of it.
4.27
0-1Valerio Bertani kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Kühn and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicola C. Turrini rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Enrico Colombo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.25
0-1Nicola C. Turrini kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Lima.
14.33
0-1Stefan Essbjorn threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Gainza. Juan-Carlos Gainza shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
20.51
Stefan Essbjorn sees space and advances. Stefan Essbjorn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.58
0-1Tiago Lima surges forward with the ball. Tiago Lima threads the ball through to Vincenzo Amoruso. Vincenzo Amoruso edges inside the box! Richard Caldwell catches Vincenzo Amoruso on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.38
Tobias Böhm controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
28.45
0-1Valerio Bertani flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal threads the ball through to Sebastian Kühn but he's offside!
30.34
Ahmed Bakayoko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn threads the ball through to Nicola C. Turrini but he's offside!
32.21
Tobias Böhm passes the ball forward to Valerio Bertani. Valerio Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Kühn collects the pass. Sebastian Kühn rushes past Tiago Lima! Sebastian Kühn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Enrico Colombo easily smothers it!
39.23
Tobias Böhm passes the ball forward to Ahmed Bakayoko. Ahmed Bakayoko flicks a high pass forward to Nicola C. Turrini who brings the ball under control. Nicola C. Turrini shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.58
Juan-Carlos Gainza makes a simple pass to Dami‘n Smit. Dami‘n Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.11
0-1Valerio Bertani clumsily knocks into Colin Law. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Colin Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.50
Andres Vidal clumsily knocks into Tiago Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Lima runs off the knock.
45.00
Ronald Inia sees Sebastian Kühn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Kühn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. Pescara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Pescara kick off!
47.11
0-1Ahmed Bakayoko comes in with a late challenge on Vittorio Mazzocchi. The referee warns Ahmed Bakayoko to calm down! Vittorio Mazzocchi runs off the knock.
48.27
Ronald Inia makes a probing pass to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Bakayoko. Ahmed Bakayoko flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.59
0-2Ahmed Bakayoko barges into Tiago Lima. The referee calls over Ahmed Bakayoko again and warns him to calm down! Tiago Lima grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.27
Scott Booth sees a break and surges forward. Scott Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Gainza. Juan-Carlos Gainza heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.14
Tobias Böhm passes the ball forward to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia darts forward. Ronald Inia puts a great ball through. Andres Vidal runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.33
1-2Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Vanoli replacing Dami‘n Smit and Marcello Zanutta replacing Vittorio Mazzocchi .Pescara have made a substitution with Giulio Antonioli replacing Richard Caldwell .
63.25
Ahmed Bakayoko makes a probing pass to Ronald Inia. Ronald Inia makes a defence splitting pass to Nicola C. Turrini. Nicola C. Turrini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Enrico Colombo is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
66.01
Ahmed Bakayoko kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Kühn. Sebastian Kühn threads the ball through to Nicola C. Turrini but he's offside!
67.42
Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Amoruso who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Amoruso lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Vanoli. Gianluca Vanoli beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.02
Ronald Inia flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Bakayoko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Bakayoko plays a one-two with Andres Vidal and advances towards the goal... Ahmed Bakayoko tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
75.24
Colin Law comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Kühn. Colin Law is warned by the referee! Sebastian Kühn runs off the knock.
75.24
1-2Free kick to Pescara just outside the area...
76.17
Sebastian Kühn takes a stuttering run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
77.57
Pescara have made 2 substitutions with Diego Musacco replacing Tobias Böhm and Ivan Oakes replacing Ronald Inia .
78.60
Ivan Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal shoots from outside the area but is denied by Enrico Colombo. Excellent save.
81.37
Colin Law flicks a high pass forward. Marcello Zanutta controls it well on his chest. Marcello Zanutta flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Amoruso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Amoruso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Adeshina.
85.37
Ivan Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Mitica Popescu. The referee calls over Ivan Oakes and warns him to calm down! Mitica Popescu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.19
Valerio Bertani flicks a high pass forward. Andres Vidal controls it well on his chest. Andres Vidal plays a one-two with Sebastian Kühn and rushes in on goal... Andres Vidal takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
36.2%
44.9%
18.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Bakayoko of Pescara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrico Colombo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Colin Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mitica Popescu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carmine Doardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stefan Essbjorn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Gainza (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Scott Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Vincenzo Amoruso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dami‘n Smit (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vittorio Mazzocchi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Victor Carrasco (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcello Zanutta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gianluca Vanoli (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Gian Matteo Cirillo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Adeshina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tobias Böhm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mike Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ahmed Bakayoko (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Ronald Inia (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Valerio Bertani (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Andres Vidal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Sebastian Kühn (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nicola C. Turrini (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Giulio Antonioli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ivan Oakes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Diego Musacco (DEF) | 6 | |