Match Report
| Bologna | Bologna |  |  | Messina | Messina | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Francesco G. Scarpa | F. Scarpa |  | 64 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 65 | | Giampaolo Degano | G. Degano | ||||||||
| Oleg Tolley | O. Tolley |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Eusebio Baresi | E. Baresi | |||||||||
| Bernardo Gonzalez | B. Gonzalez | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | William Greco | W. Greco | |||||||||
| Maurizio Baronio | M. Baronio | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Renzo Carbone | R. Carbone | |||||||||
| Giuseppe Apa | G. Apa | | 60 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 |  | Mansour Vencel | M. Vencel | |||||||||
| Juri Zanon | J. Zanon | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Hassan Besson | H. Besson | |||||||||
| Frederic Lopez | F. Lopez | | 60 | M | | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Nicky Mccann | N. Mccann | ||||||||
| William Botticella | W. Botticella | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 |  | Kurt Van Der Gouw | K. Van Der Gouw | |||||||||
| Andy Matteo | A. Matteo |  | 69 | A | | 9 | | A | 79 | | Rodolfo Dalla Bona | R. Dalla Bona | |||||||||
| Domenico Sala | D. Sala | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Andy Liddell | A. Liddell | |||||||||
| Francesco Prete | F. Prete | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Renzo Cardascio | R. Cardascio | |||||||||
| Gavin Young | G. Young | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 60 | | Generoso Turrini | G. Turrini | |||||||||
| Andrez Damiani | A. Damiani | | 59 | M | | 13 | | A | 59 | | Salvatore Baccin | S. Baccin | |||||||||
| Fabian Natale Tasca | F. Tasca | | 56 | D | | 14 | | A | 58 | | Emiliano Lasalandra | E. Lasalandra | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play Messina in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Messina appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lennart Dörner.
0.00
0-0Messina kick off!
2.52
0-0Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Dalla Bona controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Dalla Bona threads a neat, attacking ball through to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
4.41
0-1Nicky Mccann brings the ball forward. Nicky Mccann makes a simple pass, allowing Rodolfo Dalla Bona to run into the box. Rodolfo Dalla Bona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.43
Nicky Mccann knocks the ball forward to Hassan Besson. Hassan Besson shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
14.43
Juri Zanon darts forward. Juri Zanon rushes past William Greco! Juri Zanon comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.52
William Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Prete collects the pass. Francesco Prete lofts in a cross ball towards Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon makes a convincing header but is denied by Giampaolo Degano. Excellent save.
20.21
1-1Giuseppe Apa takes it forward alone. Giuseppe Apa plays a scrappy one-two with Domenico Sala and advances towards the goal... Giuseppe Apa takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.21
1-1Bernardo Gonzalez receives the ball from a throw-in from Oleg Tolley. Bernardo Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon makes a simple pass to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Matteo but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.16
Frederic Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from William Botticella. Frederic Lopez threads the ball through to Francesco Prete. Francesco Prete runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Francesco Prete provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Giampaolo Degano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.54
2-1Juri Zanon comes in with a late challenge on Nicky Mccann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.17
Oleg Tolley flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Lopez who brings the ball under control. Frederic Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, William Botticella. William Botticella flicks a high pass forward. Francesco Prete controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Francesco Prete shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.00
Bernardo Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Nicky Mccann. The referee calls over Bernardo Gonzalez and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Mccann stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.36
Renzo Carbone hacks Juri Zanon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juri Zanon runs off the knock.
40.48
Mansour Vencel makes a probing pass to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Dalla Bona and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Liddell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Juri Zanon surges forward with the ball. Juri Zanon threads the ball through into the box. Domenico Sala side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
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. Messina also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bologna kicking off!
47.43
With great vision, Bernardo Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Frederic Lopez. Frederic Lopez hits a low pass to Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
51.44
Nicky Mccann sees space and advances. Nicky Mccann shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.06
2-3Bologna have made a substitution with Fabian Natale Tasca replacing Andy Matteo .Messina have made a substitution with Generoso Turrini replacing Nicky Mccann .
61.07
Hassan Besson flicks a high pass forward. Renzo Cardascio collects the pass. Renzo Cardascio lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.42
Eusebio Baresi makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Dalla Bona. Rodolfo Dalla Bona rushes past Oleg Tolley! Rodolfo Dalla Bona comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.55
Hassan Besson catches William Botticella on the ankles. The referee calls over Hassan Besson and shows him a yellow card! William Botticella runs off the knock.
77.54
Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gavin Young replacing Maurizio Baronio and Andrez Damiani replacing Giuseppe Apa .Messina have made 2 substitutions with Salvatore Baccin replacing Andy Liddell and Emiliano Lasalandra replacing Mansour Vencel .
78.57
2-4The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.10
2-4Gavin Young knocks the ball to his team mate, William Botticella. William Botticella sees space and advances. William Botticella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.31
Juri Zanon makes a probing pass to Frederic Lopez. Frederic Lopez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fabian Natale Tasca through on goal. Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Tasca provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.38
Bernardo Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Juri Zanon. Juri Zanon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Domenico Sala. Domenico Sala knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.10
2-4Hassan Besson catches William Botticella on the ankles. The referee brings Hassan Besson to one side and gives him a warning! William Botticella runs off the knock.
90.00
Rodolfo Dalla Bona barges into Gavin Young. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Young runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Juri Zanon 14 Francesco Prete 22 | Rodolfo Dalla Bona 4 Andy Liddell 40, 61 Nicky Mccann 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Francesco G. Scarpa (GK)
6
2. Oleg Tolley (DEF)
6
3. Bernardo Gonzalez (DEF)
6
4. Maurizio Baronio (DEF)
6
5. Giuseppe Apa (DEF)
6
6. Juri Zanon (MID)
8
7. Frederic Lopez (MID)
7
8. William Botticella (MID)
6
9. Andy Matteo (ATT)
6
10. Domenico Sala (ATT)
6
11. Francesco Prete (ATT)
7
12. Gavin Young (GK)
6
13. Andrez Damiani (MID)
6
14. Fabian Natale Tasca (DEF)
6
1. Giampaolo Degano (GK)
6
2. Eusebio Baresi (DEF)
6
3. William Greco (DEF)
6
4. Renzo Carbone (DEF)
5
5. Mansour Vencel (MID)
6
6. Hassan Besson (MID)
6
7. Nicky Mccann (MID)
9
8. Kurt Van Der Gouw (MID)
6
9. Rodolfo Dalla Bona (ATT)
7
10. Andy Liddell (ATT)
9
11. Renzo Cardascio (ATT)
6
12. Generoso Turrini (GK)
6
13. Salvatore Baccin (ATT)
6
14. Emiliano Lasalandra (ATT)
6