Match report

Inter Defeats Bologna 3-2 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Inter
Inter
3–2
AET
Bologna
Bologna
Jan 17, 2017

Inter held off a late Bologna comeback to defeat Bologna 3-2 in the Coppa Italia. Goals from Jeison Murillo, R. Palacio, and A. Candreva secured the win for Inter, while Bologna responded with strikes from B. Džemaili and G. Donsah.

Key Facts

  • • Inter scored three goals by Jeison Murillo (33'), R. Palacio (39'), and A. Candreva (98')
  • • Bologna responded with goals from B. Džemaili (43') and G. Donsah (73')
  • • João Mário provided two assists for Inter
  • • Inter substituted R. Palacio with M. Icardi at 72'
  • • Bologna substituted B. Džemaili with A. Nagy at 72'

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Carrizo
  • 15 C. Ansaldi (M)
  • 24 J. Murillo (D)
  • 33 D. D'Ambrosio (D)
  • 17 G. Medel (M)
  • 7 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 6 João Mário (M)
  • 5 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 8 R. Palacio (F)
  • 23 E. Martins (F)
  • 96 Gabriel

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Icardi
  • 87 A. Candreva
  • 77 M. Brozović
  • 46 T. Berni
  • 1 S. Handanovič
  • 2 M. Andreolli
  • 13 A. Ranocchia
  • 27 A. Gnoukouri
  • 95 S. Miangue
  • 11 J. Biabiany
  • 21 D. Santon
  • 55 Y. Nagatomo

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Angelo Da Costa (G)
  • 20 D. Maietta (D)
  • 4 E. Krafth (D)
  • 2 M. Oikonomou (D)
  • 25 A. Masina (D)
  • 31 B. Džemaili (M)
  • 22 L. Rizzo (M)
  • 5 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 17 G. Donsah (M)
  • 10 M. Destro (F)
  • 14 F. Di Francesco (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Mounier
  • 16 Á. Nagy
  • 30 O. Okwonkwo
  • 26 S. Floccari
  • 97 M. Sarr
  • 15 I. M'baye
  • 6 F. Viviani
  • 80 A. Bianconi
  • 13 F. Brignani
  • 11 L. Krejčí
  • 42 G. Frabotta
  • 83 A. Mirante

Timeline

  1. Inter
    33' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Jeison Murillo · Assist: João Mário
  2. Inter
    39' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Palacio · Assist: João Mário
  3. Bologna
    43' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Džemaili · Assist: F. Di Francesco
  4. Bologna
    52' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    G. Donsah
  5. Bologna
    61' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rizzo · On: A. Mounier
  6. Inter
    63' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    D. D'Ambrosio
  7. Inter
    72' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Palacio · On: M. Icardi
  8. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Džemaili · On: A. Nagy
  9. Bologna
    73' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Donsah · Assist: A. Masina
  10. Bologna
    79' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Destro · On: O. Okwonkwo
  11. Inter
    94' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Martins · On: M. Brozović
  12. Inter
    98' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Candreva
  13. Bologna
    102' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    F. Di Francesco
  14. Inter
    105' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    G. Medel
  15. Inter
    109' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    A. Candreva

Match Stats

Stat Inter Bologna
Fouls 13 25
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 28 9
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 606 503
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 8 2
Shots off Target 12 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 507 375
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 17 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Inter took the lead with two quick goals in the first half, scored by Jeison Murillo and R. Palacio within six minutes.
  • ▸ Bologna's late push brought them back into contention, but Inter's Candreva sealed the victory with a goal in the 98th minute.