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90+5'

That's the end of the match.
90+5'

Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli) is penalised after knocking an opponent down. Bologna have a free kick.
90+4'

Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Luca Zufferli blows his whistle for an infringement. Bologna win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
90+2'

A clumsy foul by Mattia De Sciglio (Empoli) and Luca Zufferli blows his whistle. Bologna have a free kick.
90

OFF THE POST! Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna) drifts into the box to give his teammate support. He receives a fantastic pass and shoots from close range, but it crashes against the right post! It could have been a brilliant goal, unlucky.
90

4 additional min. will be played.
89'

The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 1:7.
88'

Empoli are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
86'

Emil Holm (Bologna) shows off his skills with a mazy run to the edge of the box and then fires in a disappointing shot that flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Empoli will have a goal kick.
85'

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) took a first-time shot from mid-range after he was put in the clear by a great pass, but the effort lacked a little accuracy and went just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Empoli will have a goal kick.
83'

The corner is swung in but Bologna can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
82'

Substitution. Dan Ndoye did his best and is replaced by Benjamin Dominguez (Bologna).
82'

Vincenzo Italiano decides to make a substitution. Dan Ndoye will be replaced by Michel Aebischer (Bologna).
81'

Juan Miranda (Bologna) takes a wonderful touch after collecting a pass inside the box. He steers his shot towards the roof of the net, but the keeper makes a superb save! Good work from Bologna as they win a corner.
77'

Alberto Grassi (Empoli) creates himself some space inside the goalmouth and connects with the free kick. His accurate header would have probably ended up in the roof of the net, but Lukasz Skorupski pulls off a superb reflex save to thwart him.
76'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Alberto Grassi (Empoli) is coming onto the pitch as Jacopo Fazzini cannot continue after picking up an injury.
75'

Here is a change. Jens Odgaard is going off and Vincenzo Italiano gives the last tactical orders to Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna).
75'

It's time for a substitution. Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna) comes on in place of Riccardo Orsolini.
74'

Junior Sambia (Empoli) receives the ball and has a go from distance, but he shouldn't have bothered as it sails high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bologna.
71'

Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
66'

Davide Calabria (Bologna) doesn't have to suffer any longer with the painful injury as Emil Holm comes onto the pitch to replace him.
64'

Davide Calabria (Bologna) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
62'

Roberto D'Aversa prepares a substitution. Luca Marianucci is replaced by Saba Goglichidze (Empoli).
62'

Here's the change. Ola Solbakken leaves the pitch and Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli) comes on as a substitute.
61'

Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli) receives a precise pass inside the box and takes a shot that flies just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Bologna.
56'

Junior Sambia (Empoli) is adjudged offside.
51'

Goal! Dan Ndoye provides Thijs Dallinga (Bologna) with a nice pass inside the box. It allows him to finish with a strike into the middle of the goal. 0:3.
46'

The need to improve in the second half has brought about a change. Lorenzo Tosto comes off for Giuseppe Pezzella (Empoli).
46'

Half-time substitution. Jacopo Bacci is replaced by Junior Sambia (Empoli).
46'

Luca Zufferli blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+3'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+2'

Bologna hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
45+1'

We will have 2 min. of added time.
42'

Jens Odgaard (Bologna) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
41'

The game is interrupted now, Jens Odgaard (Bologna) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
40'

Luca Marianucci (Empoli) commits a rough foul. Luca Zufferli stops the game and makes a call. Bologna are awarded the free kick.
39'

Ola Solbakken (Empoli) darts into the penalty area to latch on to a pass, and he unleashes a low shot in the direction of the right post. Lukasz Skorupski is alert and denies him with a nice save. The linesman points to the corner flag, Empoli are going to take it.
39'

Neat passing move from Bologna in order to create new attacking opportunities.
37'

Jacopo Bacci (Empoli) tackles a bit over-zealously and Luca Zufferli blows for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Bologna.
36'

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent. Empoli are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
34'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Now Bologna have a corner.
33'

Jacopo Fazzini (Empoli) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Luca Zufferli blows his whistle for a foul. Free kick. Bologna will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
32'

Remo Freuler (Bologna) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
29'

GOAL! Superb work from Dan Ndoye, who plays a vital role in the build-up. He squares it to Thijs Dallinga (Bologna), who beats Jacopo Seghetti with a brilliant shot into the bottom right corner. 0:2.
26'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) launches the ball from the resulting corner, but one of the defenders is first to the ball and deals with the threat.
26'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) takes the corner with a short pass.
23'

Goal! Jens Odgaard displays great vision and sends a pass to Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball into the top left corner. The score is 0:1.
20'

The ball spins up and hits the hand of Jens Odgaard (Bologna) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul. That's a free kick to Empoli.
19'

A clever short pass gives Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Bologna will have a goal kick.
16'

Luca Zufferli has a clear sight and sees a foul from Mattia De Sciglio (Empoli). Bologna have a free kick.
15'

A pass from Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli) is intercepted by Lukasz Skorupski and the move breaks down.
13'

Lorenzo Tosto (Empoli) probably handled the ball. It's a free kick to Bologna in a dangerous position.
12'

Rough tackle by Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. Bologna earn a free kick.
12'

Luca Marianucci (Empoli) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Luca Zufferli blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Bologna, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
5'

The Bologna players are exchanging some short passes.
1'

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna) latches onto a cross inside the box and aims a shot towards the right side of the goal, but Jacopo Seghetti reacts superbly to deny him.
1'

Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Bologna will have the kick-off.

Luca Zufferli is introduced as the referee for today's match.

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