Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Parma. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bologna are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Parma appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Parma kicking off!
6.17
0-0Ruggero Francioso makes a probing pass to Tommaso Taglialatela. Tommaso Taglialatela shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.11
0-0Oberdan Bega makes a simple pass to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Giovanni M. Maiuri manages to gather it comfortably.
9.12
Marc Barthez makes a simple pass to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Giovanni M. Maiuri!
10.33
Max de Nigris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.35
Ruggero Francioso takes it forward alone. Ruggero Francioso shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Patricio Jimenez!
20.40
Gianmarco Tramezzani knocks the ball forward to Max de Nigris. Max de Nigris makes a simple pass to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.00
0-0Ruggero Francioso threads the ball through to Cristian Pane. Cristian Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
24.48
Ruggero Francioso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommaso Taglialatela. Tommaso Taglialatela knocks the ball forward to Cristian Pane. Cristian Pane rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.43
Jermaine Pennant surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Pennant kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.12
0-0Marc Barthez catches Elvis Cordone on the ankles. The referee calls over Marc Barthez and warns him to calm down! Elvis Cordone runs off the knock.
39.52
Oberdan Bega passes the ball forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür powers a header at goal but somehow Giovanni M. Maiuri manages to keep it out.
40.15
Marc Barthez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
42.54
Raul Parlour makes a probing pass to Steffen Buchwald. Steffen Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Marquitos.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bologna kick off!
49.22
Elvis Cordone flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Pane. Cristian Pane lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Buchwald. Steffen Buchwald powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
51.02
0-0Bologna are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.28
1-0Raul Parlour decides to run forward with the ball. Raul Parlour tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.37
Carlton Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elvis Cordone. Elvis Cordone passes the ball forward to Tommaso Taglialatela. Tommaso Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball towards Cristian Pane. Cristian Pane is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.40
Damien Craddock makes a probing pass to Max de Nigris. Max de Nigris knocks the ball forward to Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio goes all the way! Pablo Rubio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Giovanni M. Maiuri easily smothers it.
65.56
Elvis Cordone chips the ball to his team mate, Tommaso Taglialatela. Tommaso Taglialatela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
69.59
Ruggero Francioso flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristian Pane. Cristian Pane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Craddock.
75.17
Marc Barthez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Rubio. Pablo Rubio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampaolo Bianchini.
78.58
Ruggero Francioso kicks a strong pass forward to Tommaso Taglialatela. Tommaso Taglialatela shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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Scorers
| Raul Parlour 55 |