Match report

Bologna Defeats Crotone 3-0 in Coppa Italia

Bologna
Bologna
3–0
FT
Crotone
Crotone
Dec 4, 2018

Bologna triumphed over Crotone with a convincing 3-0 victory in their Coppa Italia clash. R. Orsolini and Diego Falcinelli provided the goals, while Bologna's tactical superiority and efficient finishing ensured a comfortable win. Crotone struggled to cope with Bologna's pace and precision, leading to a series of yellow cards and substitutions that failed to alter the course of the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna defeated Crotone 3-0 in the Coppa Italia
  • • R. Orsolini scored twice and provided an assist
  • • Diego Falcinelli netted the second goal for Bologna
  • • Crotone received three yellow cards during the match
  • • Substitutions were made by both teams, but failed to change the momentum

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Angelo da Costa (G)
  • 3 G. González (D)
  • 18 F. Helander (D)
  • 35 M. Dijks (M)
  • 15 I. M'baye (D)
  • 33 A. Calabresi (D)
  • 16 A. Poli (M)
  • 8 Á. Nagy (M)
  • 9 F. Santander (F)
  • 91 D. Falcinelli (F)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 R. Palacio
  • 31 B. Džemaili
  • 30 O. Okwonkwo
  • 4 S. De Maio
  • 5 E. Pulgar
  • 6 N. Paz
  • 11 L. Krejčí
  • 14 F. Mattiello
  • 17 G. Donsah
  • 23 Danilo
  • 28 Ł. Skorupski
  • 29 A. Santurro

Crotone

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Cordaz (G)
  • 26 B. Martella (D)
  • 5 V. Golemić (D)
  • 31 M. Sampirisi (D)
  • 19 R. Marchizza (D)
  • 18 A. Barberis (M)
  • 6 M. Rohdén (M)
  • 7 M. Firenze (M)
  • 33 A. Romero (M)
  • 21 N. Zanellato (M)
  • 25 S. Nwankwo (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 M. Curado
  • 14 A. Tripicchio
  • 17 A. Budimir
  • 3 G. Cuomo
  • 8 A. Stoian
  • 11 D. Faraoni
  • 12 G. Figliuzzi
  • 16 G. Crociata
  • 20 S. Molina
  • 23 S. Väisänen
  • 27 F. Valietti
  • 32 C. Spinelli

Timeline

  1. Crotone
    18' Crotone Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sampirisi
  2. Bologna
    40' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini
  3. Crotone
    42' Crotone Card · Yellow Card
    N. Zanellato
  4. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Santander · On: R. Palacio
  5. Crotone
    49' Crotone subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Marchizza · On: M. Curado
  6. Crotone
    55' Crotone Card · Yellow Card
    M. Curado
  7. Bologna
    56' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Falcinelli · Assist: R. Orsolini
  8. Crotone
    57' Crotone subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Romero · On: A. Tripicchio
  9. Crotone
    66' Crotone subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Nwankwo · On: A. Budimir
  10. Bologna
    67' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini · Assist: R. Palacio
  11. Bologna
    69' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: B. Džemaili
  12. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diego Falcinelli · On: O. Okwonkwo

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Crotone
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 8 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 1
Shots off Target 9 7
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Orsolini's early goal in the 40th minute set the tone for Bologna's dominance
  • ▸ Diego Falcinelli's goal at the 56th minute secured Bologna's lead and demoralized Crotone
  • ▸ Multiple yellow cards and substitutions for Crotone further hindered their chances of mounting a comeback