Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Artemio Franchi where Siena play host to Bologna. A crowd of 12,938 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Lombardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Siena are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Riccardo Lombardo.
0.00
0-0Bologna kick off and get the first half underway!
4.46
0-0Wladimiro Malusci chips the ball to his team mate, Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
6.39
0-0Daniel Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Alessio Amoroso. Alessio Amoroso hits a low pass to Mariano Rastelli. Mariano Rastelli shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Armando Martusciello manages to gather it comfortably.
14.16
Stephen Todd flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Antunes who gracefully takes it down. Cristiano Antunes makes a probing pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
24.05
0-1Gianluigi Zanoncelli threads the ball through to Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Zanoncelli. Gianluigi Zanoncelli rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.06
0-1Gianluigi Zanoncelli threads the ball through to Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Armando Martusciello who gathers it comfortably.
32.43
Cristiano Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.10
Alessio Amoroso plays the ball forward to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Craig McGrory collects the pass. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
42.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Mariano Rastelli plays the ball forward to Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.12
0-2Armando Ramora plays the ball forward to Moreno Baronchelli. Moreno Baronchelli passes the ball forward but Diaw Tasso is offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Siena appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Siena kick off and get the second half underway!
54.05
Ricardo Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Malusci. Wladimiro Malusci plays the ball forward to Sergio Montaperto. Sergio Montaperto tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
57.21
With a delightful solo run, Danilo Sussi stretches the opposition's defence. Danilo Sussi knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Toni. Tomas Toni whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.43
0-3Bologna have made 3 substitutions with Gianfranco Mareggini replacing Stephen Todd, Tiziano Dainelli replacing Mariano Rastelli and Rodolfo Marcos replacing Tomas Toni .
63.54
Tiziano Dainelli threads a neat ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.40
Wladimiro Malusci flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Montaperto collects the pass. Sergio Montaperto lofts in a cross ball towards Moreno Baronchelli. With a superhuman jump, Moreno Baronchelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
67.48
Pier Giovanni Margiotta threads the ball through to Alessio Amoroso. Alessio Amoroso threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Antunes. Cristiano Antunes shoots from 20 yards. Armando Martusciello gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
72.34
Natale Lanzaro sees Sergio Montaperto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Montaperto threads the ball through to Natale Lanzaro. Natale Lanzaro kicks a strong pass forward to Diaw Tasso but the referee indicates it's offside!
78.04
0-3Cristiano Antunes plays the ball forward to Danilo Sussi. Danilo Sussi plays a one-two with Craig McGrory and rushes in on goal... Danilo Sussi tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Tomas Robbiati!
85.56
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%
Scorers
| Gianluigi Zanoncelli 24 Tomas Toni 32, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Toni of Bologna |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Armando Martusciello (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Pichichi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Armando Ramora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tomas Robbiati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aladino Carbone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Montaperto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Natale Lanzaro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wladimiro Malusci (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Giacomo Del Prete (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Moreno Baronchelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diaw Tasso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Tacchini (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerhard Herzog (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lamberto Conteh (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thomas Reveillére (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stephen Todd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pier Giovanni Margiotta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alessio Amoroso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mariano Rastelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Danilo Sussi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomas Toni (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Gianluigi Zanoncelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gianfranco Mareggini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tiziano Dainelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Marcos (ATT) | 6 | |