Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Inter Milan. A crowd of 19,470 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Inter Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matteo Mareggini.


0.00
Bologna kick off the first half!
4.54
Ighli Castellini plays a long ball forward. Ciro Strada knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.02
Andy Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andy Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.03
Gregorio Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Ponzo. Claudio Ponzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Olivi. Giampaolo Olivi shoots from distance. Ian Boyd gets down and covers it.
27.30
Rocco R. Scotti knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Bellini. Fabiano Bellini knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vendrame but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.50
Andre Bianchi kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Nicola. Showing composure, Martin Nicola picks a pass forward to Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame skips past Oliver Polheim! Alejandro Vendrame shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Ian Boyd manages to keep it out.
30.40
Martin Nicola hits a low pass to Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame advances inside the box! Ighli Castellini comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
32.06
Alessandro Zanon takes a short throw-in bringing Martin Nicola into play. Martin Nicola flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vendrame controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Vendrame knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ighli Castellini.
34.32
Andy Gemmell makes a simple pass to Christian Isolini. Christian Isolini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Ciro Strada. Ciro Strada cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.23
Alessandro Zanon sees Giampaolo Olivi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampaolo Olivi lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Ian Boyd.
42.03
Andy Gemmell clumsily knocks into Martin Nicola. The referee warns Andy Gemmell to calm down! Martin Nicola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Martin Nicola runs up as Claudio Ponzo takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Martin Nicola flicks a high ball forward to Giampaolo Olivi who takes it down. Giampaolo Olivi passes the ball forward to Fabiano Bellini. Some awkward footwork from Fabiano Bellini provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna have changed their lineup with Gill Doga replacing Andy Gemmell. Inter Milan appear unchanged since the first half. The Inter Milan players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Inter Milan kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Giampaolo Olivi catches Oliver Polheim on the ankles. The referee calls over Giampaolo Olivi and warns him to calm down! Oliver Polheim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.33
Gregorio Dominguez plays the ball forward to Martin Nicola. Martin Nicola surges forward with the ball. Martin Nicola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Boyd who gathers it comfortably.
54.40
With some swift thinking, Ighli Castellini plays the ball forward to Gill Doga. Gill Doga knocks the ball to his team mate, Ciro Strada. Ciro Strada whips in a cross ball towards Evans Cassetti. Evans Cassetti finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Gregorio Dominguez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.20
Mauricio Ortega threads the ball through to Martin Nicola. Martin Nicola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Nicola plays a quick one-two with Fabiano Bellini and rushes in on goal... Andre Lima hacks Martin Nicola from behind! Penalty not given!!
66.15
Martin Nicola knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vendrame. Alejandro Vendrame runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Vendrame rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Andre Lima, going wide.
69.30
Rocco R. Scotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Bellini. Fabiano Bellini finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ian Boyd.
72.37
Alessio Biliotti threads the ball through to Ciro Strada. Ciro Strada skips past Andre Bianchi! Ciro Strada rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Laurent Ba with no chance!! Goal for Bologna!
77.36
Bologna have made a substitution with Stefano Di Meglio replacing Evans Cassetti and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31%
69%
Play Area
32.4%
49.3%
18.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ciro Strada of Bologna

Match Ratings
1.Ian Boyd (GK)
8
2.Edouard Satorra (DEF)
6
3.Oliver Polheim (DEF)
6
4.Ighli Castellini (DEF)
6
5.Andre Lima (DEF)
6
6.Alessio Biliotti (MID)
7
7.Andy Gemmell (MID)
6
8.Frederico Valente (ATT)
6
9.Christian Isolini (ATT)
6
10.Evans Cassetti (ATT)
6
11.Ciro Strada (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Sebastian Moya (DEF)
0
13.Gill Doga (DEF)
6
14.Stefano Di Meglio (MID)
6