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51% Ball Possession CHIEVO VERONA and 49% Ball Possession BOLOGNA
Chievo Verona 2 – 3 Bologna 
32′ Roberto Inglese 4′ Mattia Destro
85′ Fabrizio Cacciatore 50′ Simone Verdi
. 90′ Mattia Destro
Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Chievo Verona, 13th position with 21 points and a negative goal difference of -10
Bologna, 12th position with 21 points and a negative goal difference of -4
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bologna | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 19:23 | -4 | 21 |
| 13 | Chievo | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17:27 | -10 | 21 |
The duel between Chievo Verona and Bologna with 21 points each before the game is won by Bologna. Chievo Verona winning 5 games and Bologna 7 games. This is the 7th lost for Chievo.Bologna reaching 24 points.
It’s Bologna to open the score in the 4th minute. A super fast goal by forward Mattia Destro defeating from close range Chievo Verona goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino with a headed shot following a corner conceded by Chievo defender Nenad Tomovic.
⚽️ WHAT A START!!!!! @MDestroOfficial puts us ahead early on with a header!! Get in!!! ?#ChievoBFC 0️⃣-1️⃣ pic.twitter.com/ni1YxqhtVS
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 22, 2017
Chievo Verona equalizing for the 1-1 in the 32nd minute also after a corner. It is Roberto Inglese to defeat Bologna goalkeeper Antonio Mirante with a headed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Valter Birsa with a cross following a corner conceded by Chievo Giancarlo González.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! ROBERTOOOOOOOO INGLESEEEEEEEE! #ChievoBologna 1-1 pic.twitter.com/c8LXZBbXen
— A.C. ChievoVerona (@ACChievoVerona) December 22, 2017
Bologna taking the lead again in the 50th minute for the 1-2. It is forward Simone Verdi to deliver a right footed shot in the high center.
⚽️ YESSSSSS!!!! VERDIIIII!!!!!! Racing in on the rebound, Simone ruthlessly fires the Rossoblu back into the lead. Scenes! ?#ChievoBFC 1️⃣-2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/0mN95iXoHA
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 22, 2017
Chievo equalizing the situation for the 2-2 in the 85th minute. It is Fabrizio Cacciatore to defeat goalkeeper Mirante with a left footed shot in the bottom left corner. The assist is by Ivan Radovanovic.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! FABRIZIOOOOOOOO CACCIATOREEEEEEEEEEEE! #ChievoBologna 2-2!!| Eccoci che ci siamo!!!! pic.twitter.com/gzycxryGKk
— A.C. ChievoVerona (@ACChievoVerona) December 22, 2017
Bologna remaining with 10 players since the 81th minute. Andrea Poli is sent off.
An agonizing ending with Bologna battling with 10 players and take the lead again in the 90th minute. It is Mattia Destro to save the match for Donadoni. Destro with a left footed shot sending the ball to the bottom left corner.
FT Chievo 2️⃣-3️⃣ Bologna
WHAT A WIN!!! A late goal from @MDestroOfficial secures a dramatic victory for the Rossoblu! CHRISTMAS COME EARLY ???#ChievoBFC pic.twitter.com/TVeDctirSM
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 22, 2017
Here is CHIEVO VERONA official starting lineup – formation by Coach Rolando Maran:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-1-2): Sorrentino; Cacciatore, Gamberini, Tomović, Jaroszyński; Bastien, Radovanović, Hetemaj; Birsa; Pucciarelli, Inglese.
Here is BOLOGNA official starting lineup – formation by Coach Roberto Donadoni:
BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Mirante; Mbaye, Helander, González, Masina; Nagy, Pulgar, Poli; Verdi, Destro, Krejčí.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of CHIEVO VERONA: Roberto Inglese with 6 goals
Top scorer of BOLOGNA: Simone Verdi with 5 goals
| Chievo Verona | Goals | Goals | Bologna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inglese, Roberto | 6 | 5 | Verdi, Simone |
| Hetemaj, Perparim | 2 | 3 | Okwonkwo, Orji |
| Birsa, Valter | 2 | 2 | Palacio, Rodrigo |
| Castro, Lucas | 2 | 2 | Destro, Mattia |
| Pellissier, Sergio | 1 | 2 | Donsah, Godfred |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of CHIEVO VERONA: 1 draw, 2 lost
| 17/12/17 | SA | Crotone – Chievo | 1:0 | 17 | |||
| 10/12/17 | SA | Chievo – Roma | 0:0 | 16 | |||
| 03/12/17 | SA | Inter – Chievo | 5:0 | 15 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of BOLOGNA: 1 draw, 2 lost
| 17/12/17 | SA | Bologna – Juventus | 0:3 | 17 | |||
| 10/12/17 | SA | Milan – Bologna | 2:1 | 16 | |||
| 03/12/17 | SA | Bologna – Cagliari | 1:1 | 15 |
? Ecco l’1️⃣1️⃣ scelto da mister #Maran per la 18^ di @SerieA_TIM contro il #Bologna! Forza ragazzi! Forza gialloblù! Il Natale è alle porte, facciamoci un bel regalo!!! #ChievoBologna pic.twitter.com/121a6z5v2m
— A.C. ChievoVerona (@ACChievoVerona) December 22, 2017
? How we’re lining up for #ChievoBFC this evening!
? https://t.co/fBPFljtvK8#WeAreOne ?? pic.twitter.com/WPPjc4BCf6
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 22, 2017
✅ Celebrating Christmas with a win
✅ Pandoro for the trip home
✅ 24 points in @SerieA_TIMWe’ll toast to that! ??#WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/qjFxRt6mxz
— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) December 22, 2017
Photo: facebook.com/bfc1909official
2017 – 2018 Italian Serie A Week 18
Chievo Verona 2 – 3 Bologna
Friday 22 December 2017
Marc’Antonio Bentegodi Stadium
Verona, Italy
18:00
Referee: MANGANIELLO
Assistants: DOBOSZ – CAPALDO
Fourth Official: MINELLI
VAR: GIACOMELLI
AVAR: CHIFFI
Goals: 4′ Mattia Destro (B), 32′ Roberto Inglese (C), 50′ Simone Verdi (B), 85′ Fabrizio Cacciatore (C), 90′ Mattia Destro (B)
Official lineups – formations:
CHIEVO VERONA (4-3-1-2): Sorrentino; Cacciatore, Gamberini, Tomović, Jaroszyński; Bastien, Radovanović, Hetemaj; Birsa; Pucciarelli, Inglese.
Subs: Seculin, Confente, Dainelli, Rigoni, Garritano, Stępiński, Gaudino, Cesar, Bani, Gobbi, Depaoli, Pellissier.
Coach: Rolando Maran.
BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Mirante; Mbaye, Helander, González, Masina; Nagy, Pulgar, Poli; Verdi, Destro, Krejčí.
Subs: da Costa, Ravaglia, De Maio, Krafth, Petković, Taïder, Crisetig, Maietta, Falletti, Okwonkwo, Torosidis, Donsah.
Coach: Roberto Donadoni.