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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Stadio Romeo Menti where Vicenza play host to Bologna. A crowd of 18,569 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vicenza are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alessandro Porchia.


0.00
Bologna kick off and get the match underway!
4.31
Fabian Natale Cesari knocks the ball to his team mate, Luigi Tangorra. Luigi Tangorra shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.31
Salvatore Tentoni pushes mid-way up the pitch. Salvatore Tentoni makes a beautiful solo run. Salvatore Tentoni whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.50
Attilio Dani threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Boyd who gathers it comfortably.
14.46
Pier Giovanni Di Bari flicks a high pass forward. Phil Lofthouse holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Lofthouse threads a neat ball through to Manfa Bardon. Manfa Bardon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.47
Attilio Dani flicks the ball to his team mate, P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giorgio Mazzeo.
20.35
Luigi Tangorra comes in with a late challenge on Pier Giovanni Di Bari. Luigi Tangorra is given a warning by the referee! Pier Giovanni Di Bari stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.32
Vicenza are in full control of this game.
26.23
Salvatore Tentoni sweeps the ball long. Luigi Tangorra kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Birindelli but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.41
Attilio Dani makes a simple pass to Luigi Tangorra. Luigi Tangorra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pier Giovanni Di Bari.
33.57
Giorgio Mazzeo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Mathijssen. Ivo Mathijssen flicks a high pass forward. Manfa Bardon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manfa Bardon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salvatore Tentoni.
36.23
Ivo Mathijssen darts forward. Ivo Mathijssen shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
38.31
Ivo Mathijssen plays the ball forward to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
39.59
Phil Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Alassandro Zerbini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alassandro Zerbini whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
42.35
Piero Fioretti hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.17
Gill Doga flicks a high pass forward. Phil Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Phil Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Riccardo Castorina. Riccardo Castorina lofts in a cross ball towards Manfa Bardon. Manfa Bardon makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. Bologna have changed their lineup with P. Gilberto Tarozzi replacing Phil Lofthouse.

45.00
Vicenza kick off and get the second half underway!
49.43
Salvatore Tentoni flicks a high pass forward. Attilio Dani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Attilio Dani kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli deftly passes the ball to Luigi Tangorra, releasing him through on goal. Luigi Tangorra comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.13
Without breaking stride, P. Gilberto Tarozzi plays the ball forward to Alassandro Zerbini. Alassandro Zerbini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.47
Salvatore Tentoni flicks a high pass forward. Antonino Di Meglio collects the pass. Antonino Di Meglio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonino Di Meglio lofts in a cross ball towards Luigi Tangorra. Luigi Tangorra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ian Boyd manages to keep it out.
60.41
P. Gilberto Tarozzi kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares plays a one-two with Riccardo Castorina and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Paulo Soares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.42
Antonino Di Meglio threads the ball through to Luigi Tangorra. Luigi Tangorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.57
P. Gilberto Tarozzi threads a neat ball through to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares rushes past Robert Marshall! Some good footwork from Paulo Soares provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eddy Foglio comfortably smothers it!
67.33
Ivo Mathijssen makes a simple pass to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares advances inside the box! Paulo Soares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.08
Attilio Dani flicks a high pass forward. Luigi Tangorra controls it well on his chest. Luigi Tangorra skips past Pier Giovanni Di Bari! Gill Doga catches Luigi Tangorra on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
73.19
Pier Giovanni Di Bari barges into P. Gilberto Birindelli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! P. Gilberto Birindelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.18
Bologna have made a substitution with Alessio Biliotti replacing Paulo Soares and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.26
Showing composure, Vinicio E. Piacentini plays the ball forward to Luigi Tangorra. Luigi Tangorra lofts in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Birindelli. P. Gilberto Birindelli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Giorgio Mazzeo clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 63.2911392405063 vs 36.7088607594937
Play Area
Home team third: 25.32%, Midfield: 48.10%, Away team third: 26.58%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Salvatore Tentoni of Vicenza

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Ian Boyd (GK)
7
6
3. Eusebio Fresi (DEF)
6
4. Gill Doga (DEF)
6
7
7
8. Manfa Bardon (ATT)
9
10. Paulo Soares (ATT)
8

12. Mamadou Alonzo (MID)
0
6