Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Lecce. A crowd of 9,777 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Lecce appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bernardo Montesanto.
0.00
0-0Lecce kick off the first half!
2.58
0-0Alejandro Bortoluzzi threads the ball through to Jose Galadames. Jose Galadames puts a great ball through. Anselmo Fattori runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.06
0-0Maurizio Baronio comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Bortoluzzi. The referee brings Maurizio Baronio to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Bortoluzzi runs off the knock.
9.22
0-0Datti Mohamed Peruzzi makes a simple pass to John Booth. John Booth shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ottavio Fantini as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
10.05
0-0Corner kick to Bologna. Evans Staffolani chips it to the near post. Some good footwork from Alassandro Gattuso provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
18.01
0-0Alejandro Bortoluzzi threads a neat ball through to Lamberto Martusciello. Lamberto Martusciello knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Tolley.
22.15
0-0Evans Staffolani clumsily knocks into Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Evans Staffolani is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Bortoluzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.27
Luciano Castelli threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi flicks a high ball forward to Mariano Di Giuliantonio who takes it down. Mariano Di Giuliantonio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.29
0-0Paolo Clemence makes a simple pass to Alejandro Bortoluzzi. With a delightful solo run, Alejandro Bortoluzzi stretches the opposition's defence. Alejandro Bortoluzzi shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lecce are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.15
1-0Oleg Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Sala collects the pass. Domenico Sala plays a perfect one-two with Andy Matteo and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Domenico Sala provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bologna!
39.33
Alejandro Bortoluzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Denny Langerak. Denny Langerak lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Bortoluzzi. Alejandro Bortoluzzi heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.51
Paolo Clemence hacks Andy Matteo from behind! The referee warns Paolo Clemence to calm down! Andy Matteo runs off the knock.
45.00
Frank Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Galadames. Jose Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Lamberto Martusciello. Lamberto Martusciello connects with a diving header but Damien Bould is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half. Lecce also appear unchanged since the first half. The Lecce players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bologna kick off the second half!
51.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Clemence plays the ball forward to Frank Ball. With a delightful solo run, Frank Ball stretches the opposition's defence. Frank Ball plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Galadames and advances towards the goal... Frank Ball takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
53.33
Nico Jung comes in with a late challenge on Domenico Sala. The referee calls over Nico Jung and shows him a yellow card! Domenico Sala stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.15
Luciano Castelli decides to run forward with the ball. Luciano Castelli flicks a high pass forward. Denny Langerak controls it well on his chest. Denny Langerak knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.28
Alassandro Gattuso flicks a high ball forward to Andy Matteo who takes it down. Andy Matteo runs straight at the defence! Andy Matteo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.00
1-1Bologna have made a substitution with Julian Cortes replacing Andy Matteo .
65.56
Datti Mohamed Peruzzi makes a probing pass to Evans Staffolani. Evans Staffolani passes the ball forward to Julian Cortes. Julian Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ottavio Fantini.
67.04
1-1Corner kick to Bologna. Evans Staffolani plays it short to Maurizio Baronio. Maurizio Baronio flicks the ball on with his first touch. Nico Jung reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.28
Nico Jung hacks John Booth from behind! The referee calls over Nico Jung and warns him to calm down! John Booth runs off the knock.
77.44
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Eadie replacing Maurizio Baronio and Arturo Zironelli replacing Giuseppe Apa .Lecce have made 3 substitutions with Gianni Monaco replacing Luciano Castelli, Martin Bridges replacing Frank Ball and Lamberto Chimenti replacing Anselmo Fattori .
79.54
Denny Langerak comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Zironelli. The referee calls over Denny Langerak and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Zironelli runs off the knock.
81.55
Denny Langerak comes in with a late challenge on Datti Mohamed Peruzzi. The referee warns Denny Langerak to calm down! Datti Mohamed Peruzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.51
Arturo Zironelli flicks a high pass forward. Julian Cortes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Cortes knocks the ball forward to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.29
Nico Jung knocks the ball forward to Lamberto Chimenti. Lamberto Chimenti lofts in a cross ball towards Lamberto Martusciello. Lamberto Martusciello jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
With vision, Evans Staffolani plays the ball forward to Julian Cortes. Julian Cortes plays a scrappy one-two with Domenico Sala and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Julian Cortes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Damien Bould (GK)
6
2. Bernardo Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3. Oleg Tolley (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Baronio (DEF)
5
5. Giuseppe Apa (DEF)
6
6. Alassandro Gattuso (MID)
6
7. Evans Staffolani (MID)
5
8. Datti Mohamed Peruzzi (MID)
6
9. Andy Matteo (ATT)
7
10. John Booth (ATT)
6
11. Domenico Sala (ATT)
8
12. Alfred Eadie (MID)
6
13. Arturo Zironelli (DEF)
6
14. Julian Cortes (DEF)
6
1. Ottavio Fantini (GK)
6
2. Nico Jung (DEF)
5
3. Luciano Castelli (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Clemence (DEF)
6
5. Denny Langerak (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Bortoluzzi (MID)
9
7. Lamberto Martusciello (MID)
9
8. Frank Ball (MID)
7
9. Mariano Di Giuliantonio (ATT)
6
10. Anselmo Fattori (ATT)
6
11. Jose Galadames (ATT)
6
12. Gianni Monaco (MID)
6
13. Martin Bridges (DEF)
6
14. Lamberto Chimenti (MID)
6