Half-Time Report: Goalless between Bologna, Inter Milan

Bologna and Inter Milan have played out a goalless 45 minutes in their Serie A clash this evening.

The hosts started the game positively, and came close to taking an early lead when Amadou Diawara played Anthony Mounier in at the back post, but the French winger was unable to connect with the pass.

Inter grew into the match, and almost took the lead as Ivan Perisic headed wide from an Adem Ljajic free kick.

Former Atletico Madrid defender Miranda produced a last-ditch tackle to prevent Alex Ferrari from striking in the box on 38 minutes, before Luca Rossettini cut out a Davide Santon cross at the other end of the pitch.

The visitors had an opportunity to break the deadlock on the stroke of half time as Ljajic struck a dipping free kick from 30 yards, but the Serbian's effort was comfortable for Bologna goalkeeper Angelo da Costa.