Match Report
| Lecce | Lecce |  |  | Bologna | Bologna | ||||||||||||||||
| James Pengelly | James Pengelly | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jovan Fisher | J. Fisher |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 77 |  | Enrico Colombo | E. Colombo | ||||||||
| Alex Di Masi | A. Di Masi | | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Colin Law | C. Law | |||||||||
| Guglielmo Bagnacani | G. Bagnacani | | 79 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 |  | Mitica Popescu | M. Popescu | |||||||||
| Antonio Lorenzo | A. Lorenzo |  | 86 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Tiago Lima | T. Lima | |||||||||
| Massimo Cardascio | M. Cardascio | | 73 | D | | 5 | | M | 69 | | Carmine Doardo | C. Doardo | |||||||||
| Eddie Tiler | E. Tiler |  | 85 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 |  | Stefan Essbjorn | S. Essbjorn | |||||||||
| David Meyer | D. Meyer |  | 83 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Juan-Carlos Gainza | J. Gainza | |||||||||
| Rosario Muzzi | R. Muzzi | | 93 | M | | 8 | | M | 63 | | Scott Booth | S. Booth | |||||||||
| Ronnie Van Der Sleen | R. Van Der Sleen |  | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Vincenzo Amoruso | V. Amoruso | |||||||||
| Simon Mendez | S. Mendez | | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Dami‘n Smit | D. Smit | |||||||||
| Scott Greaves | S. Greaves | | 77 | A | | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Vittorio Mazzocchi | V. Mazzocchi | ||||||||
| Martin Nista | M. Nista | | 72 | D | | 12 | | G | 69 | | Victor Carrasco | V. Carrasco | |||||||||
| Kenichi Saito | K. Saito |  | 78 | M | | 13 | | D | 65 | | Marcello Zanutta | M. Zanutta | |||||||||
| Reynald Zaidan | R. Zaidan |  | 77 | A | | 14 | | M | 62 | | Gianluca Vanoli | G. Vanoli | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stadio Via Del Mare where Lecce play host to Bologna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.
The pitch is in good condition.
Lecce are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bologna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Natale Circello.
0.00
0-0Bologna start the match!
2.58
0-0Alex Di Masi threads a neat ball through to Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Tiler. Eddie Tiler shoots from 25 yards but Enrico Colombo is on top of it.
4.29
0-0Guglielmo Bagnacani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
9.25
0-0Massimo Cardascio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez runs straight at the defence! Simon Mendez rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mitica Popescu.
10.40
0-0Guglielmo Bagnacani comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Amoruso. Guglielmo Bagnacani is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Amoruso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.47
0-0Dami‘n Smit flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Amoruso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Amoruso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jovan Fisher who gathers it comfortably.
14.55
0-0Scott Booth catches Eddie Tiler on the ankles. Scott Booth is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.51
Eddie Tiler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen makes a deft header but somehow Enrico Colombo manages to keep it out.
18.06
Mitica Popescu barges into Rosario Muzzi. The referee calls over Mitica Popescu and warns him to calm down! Rosario Muzzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.58
0-0Guglielmo Bagnacani flicks a high pass forward to Scott Greaves who brings the ball under control. Scott Greaves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eddie Tiler. Tiago Lima catches Eddie Tiler on the ankles. Penalty for Lecce!!
21.58
0-0The referee points to the spot..
23.44
1-0Scott Greaves takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
26.24
1-0Guglielmo Bagnacani flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lorenzo collects the pass. Antonio Lorenzo takes it forward alone. Antonio Lorenzo passes the ball forward but Rosario Muzzi is offside!
28.37
Rosario Muzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.25
Antonio Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez edges inside the box! Simon Mendez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrico Colombo with no chance!! Goal for Lecce!
34.36
Simon Mendez passes the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Lecce are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.05
Eddie Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Enrico Colombo manages to keep it out.
38.40
Dami‘n Smit controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vittorio Mazzocchi. Vittorio Mazzocchi whips in a cross ball towards Carmine Doardo. Carmine Doardo powers a header at goal. Solid save from Jovan Fisher. What a great pair of hands!
39.04
Mitica Popescu takes it forward alone. Mitica Popescu makes a probing pass to Vittorio Mazzocchi. Vittorio Mazzocchi lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Essbjorn. Stefan Essbjorn jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Jovan Fisher!
44.34
Eddie Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Ronnie Van Der Sleen provides some space. He shoots at goal but Enrico Colombo reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
Scott Booth receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan-Carlos Gainza. Scott Booth flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Gainza who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Gainza knocks in a cross ball towards Vittorio Mazzocchi. Vittorio Mazzocchi makes a convincing header but Jovan Fisher is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Lecce have changed their lineup with Martin Nista replacing Antonio Lorenzo, Kenichi Saito replacing Eddie Tiler and Reynald Zaidan replacing Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Bologna appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Lecce kick off!
49.31
David Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Kenichi Saito collects the pass. Kenichi Saito lofts in a cross ball towards Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.58
Carmine Doardo chips the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Mazzocchi. Vittorio Mazzocchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
2-0Bologna have made 2 substitutions with Gianluca Vanoli replacing Dami‘n Smit and Marcello Zanutta replacing Vittorio Mazzocchi .
63.39
David Meyer flicks a high pass forward to Kenichi Saito who brings the ball under control. Kenichi Saito shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.40
Kenichi Saito sees David Meyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Meyer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Simon Mendez through on goal. Simon Mendez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.46
Colin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Mitica Popescu. Mitica Popescu makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Gainza. Juan-Carlos Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jovan Fisher!
72.24
Martin Nista flicks a high ball forward to Scott Greaves who takes it down. Scott Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Kenichi Saito. Kenichi Saito makes a deft header but Enrico Colombo is on top of it.
75.31
Juan-Carlos Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Gianluca Vanoli who takes it down. Gianluca Vanoli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Massimo Cardascio.
81.30
Alex Di Masi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Bagnacani. Guglielmo Bagnacani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Mendez. Simon Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Enrico Colombo.
82.22
3-0Corner kick to Lecce. Alex Di Masi plays it short to Reynald Zaidan. Reynald Zaidan takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.15
Juan-Carlos Gainza threads the ball through to Carmine Doardo. Carmine Doardo shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
84.39
Martin Nista flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Greaves shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
87.51
Guglielmo Bagnacani makes a simple pass to Simon Mendez. These players appear to think like one. Simon Mendez threads a neat ball through to Rosario Muzzi. Rosario Muzzi tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Enrico Colombo manages to gather it comfortably.
89.40
Stefan Essbjorn kicks a strong pass forward to Carmine Doardo. Carmine Doardo lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Vanoli. Gianluca Vanoli outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Jovan Fisher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Greaves 23 (p) Simon Mendez 30, 67 | Gianluca Vanoli 89 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jovan Fisher (GK)
7
2. Alex Di Masi (DEF)
6
3. Guglielmo Bagnacani (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
7
5. Massimo Cardascio (DEF)
6
6. Eddie Tiler (MID)
6
7. David Meyer (MID)
7
8. Rosario Muzzi (MID)
6
9. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
7
10. Simon Mendez (ATT)
9
11. Scott Greaves (ATT)
6
12. Martin Nista (DEF)
6
13. Kenichi Saito (MID)
6
14. Reynald Zaidan (ATT)
6
1. Enrico Colombo (GK)
8
2. Colin Law (DEF)
6
3. Mitica Popescu (DEF)
7
4. Tiago Lima (DEF)
6
5. Carmine Doardo (MID)
7
6. Stefan Essbjorn (MID)
6
7. Juan-Carlos Gainza (MID)
6
8. Scott Booth (MID)
6
9. Vincenzo Amoruso (ATT)
6
10. Dami‘n Smit (ATT)
6
11. Vittorio Mazzocchi (ATT)
6
12. Victor Carrasco (GK)
0
13. Marcello Zanutta (DEF)
6
14. Gianluca Vanoli (MID)
7