Match Report


BolognaBologna     AC MilanAC Milan
James MchardyJames Mchardy Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Thomas ReveilléreT. Reveillére56
G
1
G
63Benedetto MarsalaB. Marsala
Stephen ToddS. Todd57
D
2
D
57Francesco G. CampiF. Campi
Pier Giovanni MargiottaP. Margiotta56
D
3
D
62Michelangelo RivaltaM. Rivalta
Alessio AmorosoA. Amoroso53
D
4
D
57William GanciW. Ganci
Daniel AlmeidaD. Almeida54
D
5
M
53Sean BertaniS. Bertani
Mariano RastelliM. Rastelli52
M
6
M
53Kamal MamouniK. Mamouni
Cristiano AntunesC. Antunes58
M
7
M
59Amedeo RuotoloA. Ruotolo
Craig McGroryC. McGrory60
A
8
M
55Niccol˜ CodognolaN. Codognola
Anthony FerdinandA. Ferdinand49
A
9captain
A
61Carmelo ZanchiC. Zanchi
Gianluigi ZanoncelliG. Zanoncelli61
A
10
A
60Paolo La MarcaP. La Marca
Tomas ToniT. Toni59
A
captain11
A
59Domenico BosiD. Bosi
 
Gianfranco MaregginiG. Mareggini48
D
12
D
50Mirco SarliM. Sarli
Danilo SussiD. Sussi56
M
13
M
50Ruggiero Di MeglioR. Di Meglio
Rodolfo MarcosR. Marcos54
A
14
A
45Angelo TagliaferriA. Tagliaferri

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to AC Milan. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AC Milan looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Ramora.


0.00
Bologna start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.18
Mariano Rastelli flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Ferdinand who brings the ball under control. Anthony Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Francesco G. Campi hacks Gianluigi Zanoncelli from behind! Gianluigi Zanoncelli appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
6.04
With vision, Francesco G. Campi picks a pass forward to Niccol˜ Codognola. Niccol˜ Codognola sees Domenico Bosi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Domenico Bosi cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Domenico Bosi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball strikes Stephen Todd's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.17
Corner kick to AC Milan. Niccol˜ Codognola plays it short to Kamal Mamouni. Kamal Mamouni strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.19
Alessio Amoroso threads the ball through to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes plays the ball forward to Anthony Ferdinand. Anthony Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
12.38
Kamal Mamouni takes it forward alone. Kamal Mamouni plays a one-two with Domenico Bosi and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Kamal Mamouni provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.04
Amedeo Ruotolo threads the ball through to Paolo La Marca. Paolo La Marca flicks the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanchi. Pier Giovanni Margiotta comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Zanchi. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
21.40
William Ganci flicks the ball to his team mate, Michelangelo Rivalta. Michelangelo Rivalta makes a probing pass to Domenico Bosi. Domenico Bosi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
22.57
Cristiano Antunes knocks the ball forward to Anthony Ferdinand. Anthony Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Michelangelo Rivalta!
26.39
William Ganci hits a low pass to Sean Bertani. Sean Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Bosi. Domenico Bosi plays a quick one-two with Carmelo Zanchi and rushes in on goal... Domenico Bosi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
27.25
Stephen Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.17
Showing composure, Alessio Amoroso laces a through ball forward to Mariano Rastelli. Mariano Rastelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Benedetto Marsala manages to gather it comfortably.
33.33
Cristiano Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Ferdinand who brings the ball under control. Anthony Ferdinand puts a great ball through. Tomas Toni runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.08
Cristiano Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Gianluigi Zanoncelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.08
Stephen Todd darts forward. Stephen Todd makes a simple pass to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Gianluigi Zanoncelli and advances towards the goal... Cristiano Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Benedetto Marsala manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.49
Alessio Amoroso clumsily knocks into Carmelo Zanchi. The referee warns Alessio Amoroso to calm down! Carmelo Zanchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. AC Milan also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bologna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan get the second half underway!
49.42
Daniel Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Rastelli. Mariano Rastelli kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.54
With great vision, Niccol˜ Codognola plays the ball forward to Domenico Bosi. Domenico Bosi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.34
Kamal Mamouni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccol˜ Codognola. Niccol˜ Codognola shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.32
Carmelo Zanchi catches Cristiano Antunes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Antunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.10
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Danilo Sussi replacing Mariano Rastelli and Rodolfo Marcos replacing Gianluigi Zanoncelli .
61.14
Paolo La Marca flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Ruotolo collects the pass. Amedeo Ruotolo knocks in a cross ball towards Carmelo Zanchi. Carmelo Zanchi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Thomas Reveillére comfortably picks it out of the air!
65.07
Michelangelo Rivalta takes it forward alone. Michelangelo Rivalta shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.52
Kamal Mamouni flicks a high pass forward. Paolo La Marca controls it well on his chest. Paolo La Marca tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
77.09
Niccol˜ Codognola takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Amedeo Ruotolo. Amedeo Ruotolo kicks a strong pass forward to Carmelo Zanchi. Carmelo Zanchi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thomas Reveillére who gathers it comfortably.
78.23
Alessio Amoroso runs forward with the ball. Alessio Amoroso threads the ball through to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Benedetto Marsala smothers it!
79.03
Niccol˜ Codognola takes it forward alone. Niccol˜ Codognola advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Niccol˜ Codognola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
83.56
Niccol˜ Codognola comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Todd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.13
Cristiano Antunes hits a low pass to Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos shoots from outside the area. Benedetto Marsala gets down and covers it.
85.57
Cristiano Antunes knocks the ball forward to Anthony Ferdinand. Anthony Ferdinand tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.47
Sean Bertani makes a beautiful solo run. Sean Bertani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanchi but the linesman indicates offside!
89.33
Pier Giovanni Margiotta makes a strong solo run forward. Pier Giovanni Margiotta flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Ferdinand collects the pass. Anthony Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Marcos. Rodolfo Marcos beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bologna

AC Milan
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
35.3%
43.5%
21.2%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Antunes of Bologna

Match Ratings