Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Empoli. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Statuto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Empoli appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Garcia Duque Statuto.
0.00
0-0Bologna start the match!
4.53
0-0Samba Cinetti threads a neat ball through to Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
6.48
Syd Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
8.00
0-0Gionatha Ficini passes the ball forward to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Manuel Strada is offside!
10.59
0-0Eugenio Sturba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gionatha Ficini. Gionatha Ficini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from distance. Ben Unsworth gets down and covers it.
12.36
0-0Sergio Zanutta knocks the ball forward to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Cerbone.
16.55
Frederico Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.10
Sergio Zanutta hits a low pass to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
33.29
1-0Fabio Riccio chips the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Scarlato. Giovanni Scarlato passes the ball forward to Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini runs straight at the defence! Leonardo Corini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.17
Sergio Zanutta threads a neat ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio plays a scrappy one-two with Manuel Strada and advances towards the goal... Pierre G. Bonfiglio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Ben Unsworth. Excellent save.
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. Empoli appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Empoli players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Empoli kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Sergio Zanutta flicks a high ball forward to Pierre G. Bonfiglio who takes it down. Pierre G. Bonfiglio shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Ben Unsworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.20
Syd Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Sturba.
57.33
Cristian Maspero flicks a high pass forward. Gionatha Ficini controls it well on his chest. Gionatha Ficini makes a simple pass to Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.49
1-1Empoli have made a substitution with Mauro Davanzante replacing Adriano Paris .
61.49
Syd Youds threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Mauro Davanzante threads a neat ball through to Pierre G. Bonfiglio. Pierre G. Bonfiglio tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
67.45
Sergio Zanutta makes a simple pass to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.35
Fabio Riccio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni Scarlato. Giovanni Scarlato flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Corini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Corini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Komian Florentin who gathers it comfortably.
79.45
Samba Cinetti breaks forward. Samba Cinetti threads a neat ball through to Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pecchia. Oberdan Pecchia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.16
Garcia Duque Di Loreto takes it forward alone. Garcia Duque Di Loreto threads the ball through to Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.32
Giovanni Scarlato makes a probing pass to Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini knocks the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Komian Florentin!
87.05
1-1Alejandro Cerbone knocks the ball forward to Giovanni Scarlato. Giovanni Scarlato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco G. Ponzo. Francesco G. Ponzo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Corini. Leonardo Corini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Samba Cinetti.
88.01
1-1Syd Youds takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Cristian Maspero reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.46
1-1Sergio Zanutta clumsily knocks into Matteo Viali. The referee calls over Sergio Zanutta and shows him a yellow card! Matteo Viali grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Sergio Zanutta sees Oberdan Pecchia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oberdan Pecchia knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Strada. Manuel Strada directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Unsworth (GK)
7
2. Alejandro Cerbone (DEF)
6
3. Garcia Duque Di Loreto (DEF)
7
4. Fabio Riccio (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Nahrstedt (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Marcelino (MID)
6
7. Syd Youds (MID)
7
8. Giovanni Scarlato (MID)
8
9. Matteo Viali (MID)
6
10. Leonardo Corini (ATT)
9
11. Francesco G. Ponzo (ATT)
7
12. Federico Diliso (ATT)
0
13. Ferdinand Vilda (ATT)
0
14. Aaron Dijkstra (MID)
0
1. Komian Florentin (GK)
6
2. Cristian Maspero (DEF)
6
3. Samba Cinetti (DEF)
7
4. Eugenio Sturba (DEF)
6
5. Ivone Iorio (MID)
7
6. Gionatha Ficini (MID)
7
7. Sergio Zanutta (MID)
7
8. Adriano Paris (MID)
6
9. Pierre G. Bonfiglio (ATT)
9
10. Manuel Strada (ATT)
6
11. Oberdan Pecchia (ATT)
6
12. Aladino Maltagliati (GK)
0
13. Mauro Davanzante (ATT)
6
14. Eoin Edwards (ATT)
0