Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Stadio Renato Dall Ara where Bologna play host to Atalanta. A crowd of 15,701 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bologna are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atalanta appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zerbini Baronio.
0.00
0-0Atalanta get the match underway!
2.21
0-0Emiliano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Gary Parker. Gary Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.47
0-0Sebastian Moya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessio Biliotti. Alessio Biliotti decides to run forward with the ball. Alessio Biliotti makes a probing pass to Evans Cassetti but he's offside!
6.19
0-0Alessio Biliotti flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Valente controls it well on his chest. Frederico Valente skips past Juan Alonso! Some good footwork from Frederico Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Torsten Rösler effortlessly smothers it!
8.54
0-0Juan Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Cristian Barban who takes it down. Cristian Barban makes an attacking run forward. Cristian Barban whips in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. Gary Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
9.05
P. Gilberto Tarozzi flicks a high pass forward to Ciro Strada who brings the ball under control. Ciro Strada plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Valente and advances towards the goal... Ciro Strada side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
10.40
P. Gilberto Tarozzi sees Frederico Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Strada. Ciro Strada connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
12.19
Eusebio Fresi threads a neat ball through to Alessio Biliotti. Alessio Biliotti plays the ball forward to Christian Isolini. Christian Isolini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cataldo Ferrara.
18.56
0-0Ciro Strada barges into Gianluca Ferrarese. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianluca Ferrarese runs off the knock.
24.40
Gianpaolo Varricchio sees space and advances. Gianpaolo Varricchio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ian Boyd gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
26.42
Emiliano Marchegiani hits a low pass to Gary Parker. Gary Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.06
0-1Gianpaolo Varricchio threads the ball through to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Pellizzoli. Mauro Pellizzoli heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.18
Alessio Biliotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Valente. Frederico Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Torsten Rösler manages to gather it.
38.44
Edouard Satorra makes a beautiful solo run. Edouard Satorra chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Isolini. Christian Isolini advances inside the box! Christian Isolini cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Torsten Rösler manages to keep it out.
39.57
P. Gilberto Tarozzi passes the ball forward to Frederico Valente. Frederico Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Ciro Strada. Ciro Strada makes a convincing header but somehow Torsten Rösler manages to keep it out.
40.52
Edouard Satorra makes a strong solo run forward. Edouard Satorra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Valente. Frederico Valente whips in a cross ball towards Evans Cassetti. Evans Cassetti makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bologna have changed their lineup with Stefano Di Meglio replacing Alessio Biliotti. Atalanta appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bologna start the second half!
48.06
0-1Gary Parker catches Gill Doga on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Parker and warns him to calm down! Gill Doga stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.20
Emiliano Marchegiani flicks a high pass forward. Gary Parker collects the pass. Gary Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Butragueno but the linesman indicates offside!
51.33
Evans Cassetti hacks Gianluca Ferrarese from behind! Evans Cassetti is shown the yellow card! Gianluca Ferrarese runs off the knock.
54.09
Sebastian Moya catches Gary Parker on the ankles. The referee brings Sebastian Moya to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Parker stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.54
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.43
P. Gilberto Tarozzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Valente. Frederico Valente knocks the ball forward to Christian Isolini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.16
Gill Doga hits a low pass to P. Gilberto Tarozzi. P. Gilberto Tarozzi hits a low pass to Evans Cassetti. Evans Cassetti shoots from long range. Solid save from Torsten Rösler.
67.53
Emiliano Marchegiani sees Mauro Pellizzoli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Pellizzoli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edouard Satorra.
69.18
Stefano Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Evans Cassetti controls it well on his chest. Evans Cassetti puts a great ball through. Ciro Strada runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.19
0-1With imagination, Cataldo Ferrara plays the ball forward to Emiliano Marchegiani. Emiliano Marchegiani flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno who takes it down. Nicolas Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Gary Parker. Gary Parker makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Gill Doga.
72.58
0-1Corner kick to Atalanta. Gianpaolo Varricchio chips it out wide. Sebastian Moya comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
77.36
0-1Bologna have made a substitution with Thomas Tardioli replacing Evans Cassetti .
79.37
0-1Gianpaolo Varricchio clumsily knocks into P. Gilberto Tarozzi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! P. Gilberto Tarozzi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.51
Eusebio Fresi threads a neat ball through to P. Gilberto Tarozzi. P. Gilberto Tarozzi makes a probing pass to Frederico Valente. Frederico Valente finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.12
Stefano Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Valente who brings the ball under control. Frederico Valente puts a great ball through. Ciro Strada runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.08
Stefano Di Meglio threads the ball through to Christian Isolini. Christian Isolini advances inside the box! Christian Isolini tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bologna!
90.00
Eusebio Fresi clumsily knocks into Emiliano Marchegiani. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Emiliano Marchegiani hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ian Boyd (GK)
6
2. Edouard Satorra (DEF)
7
3. Sebastian Moya (DEF)
6
4. Eusebio Fresi (DEF)
5
5. Gill Doga (DEF)
6
6. P. Gilberto Tarozzi (MID)
7
7. Alessio Biliotti (MID)
7
8. Frederico Valente (ATT)
7
9. Christian Isolini (ATT)
9
10. Evans Cassetti (ATT)
5
11. Ciro Strada (ATT)
6
12. Andy Gemmell (MID)
0
13. Stefano Di Meglio (MID)
7
14. Thomas Tardioli (DEF)
6
1. Torsten Rösler (GK)
8
2. Enzo Piovanelli (DEF)
6
3. Cataldo Ferrara (DEF)
6
4. Juan Alonso (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Ferrarese (DEF)
6
6. Cristian Barban (MID)
6
7. Emiliano Marchegiani (MID)
8
8. Gianpaolo Varricchio (MID)
6
9. Gary Parker (ATT)
6
10. Mauro Pellizzoli (ATT)
8
11. Nicolas Butragueno (ATT)
7
12. Andre Almeida (ATT)
0
13. Jose Medina (ATT)
0
14. Jeroen Akerboom (ATT)
0