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90+3'

The match has just finished.
90+1'

Bologna keep the ball and are displaying some tiki-taka style passing at the moment.
90

We will have 2 min. of added time.
86'

Goal! Thijs Dallinga (Bologna) makes the score 2:1 after burying a close-range header in the bottom left corner after a good run and cross by Charalampos Lykogiannis.
86'

Bologna take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
86'

Nikola Moro (Bologna) produces an attempt from the edge of the box which would have most likely endangered the goalkeeper, but one of the defending players blocked it, so we can only speculate about the outcome. Bologna force a corner. They send men into the box.
84'

The game is interrupted now, Liberato Cacace (Empoli) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
83'

Liberato Cacace (Empoli) commits a rough foul. Matteo Marcenaro stops the game and makes a call.
82'

The manager makes a subsitution with Oussama El Azzouzi (Bologna) coming on for Remo Freuler.
82'

A lofted pass into the box is met by Thijs Dallinga (Bologna), who rifles a shot just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Empoli will have a goal kick.
81'

Roberto D'Aversa decides to make a substitution. Viktor Kovalenko will be replaced by Thomas Campaniello (Empoli).
79'

The shots on goal statistics – 4:4.
75'

Lorenzo Colombo (Empoli) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Matteo Marcenaro blows his whistle for an infringement.
74'

What a chance that is! Benjamin Dominguez (Bologna) finds himself unmarked in a promising position after receiving a cross on the edge of the box and his attempt sails a whisker wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Empoli.
72'

Vincenzo Italiano has decided to make a change. Tommaso Pobega (Bologna) replaces Giovanni Fabbian.
72'

Substitution. Nicolo Cambiaghi walks off the pitch and Estanis Pedrola (Bologna) comes on as a substitute.
70'

The Empoli players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
66'

Here's the current ball possession statistics for both teams – 67:33.
63'

Matteo Marcenaro has a clear sight and sees a foul from Saba Goglichidze (Empoli).
62'

Roberto D'Aversa has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Liam Henderson (Empoli) replacing Jacopo Bacci.
62'

Substitution. Tyronne Ebuehi did his best and is replaced by Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli).
59'

Caution goes to Junior Sambia (Empoli).
58'

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the left side of the goal. Jacopo Seghetti is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
56'

That's unlucky! Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna) side steps a tackle after receiving a pass, advances then hits a booming shot from mid-range which only rises at the last second to fly just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Empoli will have a goal kick.
54'

The corner is swung in but Empoli can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
51'

Liberato Cacace (Empoli) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Matteo Marcenaro saw the whole situation.
49'

The Bologna players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
46'

Roberto D'Aversa has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Lorenzo Colombo comes on the pitch for Ola Solbakken (Empoli).
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Roberto D'Aversa gives a chance to Saba Goglichidze and Luca Marianucci (Empoli) is off.
46'

Half-time substitution. Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) is replaced by Benjamin Dominguez.
46'

There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Vincenzo Italiano probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of Jhon Lucumi (Bologna). He is replaced by Martin Erlic.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+2'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) sees a yellow! His tackle wasn't that harsh, but he probably talked himself into Matteo Marcenaro's book.
45+1'

Junior Sambia (Empoli) picks up a precise pass deep inside the box, but his strike is saved by the keeper.
45

1 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
43'

Bologna seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
40'

Liberato Cacace (Empoli) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Matteo Marcenaro has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
38'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) takes the free kick from a long way out but the defender manages to get it clear.
38'

Bologna have been awarded a free kick.
37'

Ismael Konate (Empoli) escapes without any punishment from the referee after using excessive force to foul his opponent.
36'

We can have a look at the statistics now, shots on target are 3:3.
33'

Goal! Viktor Kovalenko (Empoli) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low into the middle of the net. It's 1:1.
32'

Dangerous play by Ismael Konate (Empoli). Matteo Marcenaro blows his whistle for a foul.
30'

Liberato Cacace (Empoli) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Matteo Marcenaro with no other option than to blow for a foul.
25'

Nikola Moro (Bologna) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
25'

Nikola Moro (Bologna) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
23'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Bologna comes to nothing.
23'

Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players. Empoli have a corner.
20'

Luca Marianucci (Empoli) receives a harsh yellow card from the referee after committing a minor foul on his opponent.
19'

Mattia De Sciglio (Empoli) violates the rules and gets a yellow card.
19'

Junior Sambia (Empoli) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
18'

Ola Solbakken (Empoli) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a precise pass. He pulls the trigger but only hits one of the opposition, who gets in the way of his effort. The ball goes out of play and Empoli have been awarded a corner kick.
18'

Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Matteo Marcenaro no option but to blow his whistle.
15'

The referee awards a corner and Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) goes over to take it.
11'

Charalampos Lykogiannis (Bologna) lets fly with a decent effort from the edge of the box that flashes just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Empoli.
7'

Nikola Moro sends a superb cross into the box. Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna) latches on to it and from close range plants a header inside the right post, leaving Jacopo Seghetti beaten. He displayed his eye for goal there - excellent finish. The score is 1:0.
7'

Bologna can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
6'

Bologna have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
5'

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) was too forceful with his tackle and Matteo Marcenaro interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
4'

Lorenzo De Silvestri (Bologna) connects with the corner but his looping header goes well over.
4'

Bologna have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
2'

Wonderful movement by Bologna. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
1'

The first half has started.

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

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Matteo Marcenaro.

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