Match report

Inter 1–2 Bologna: Bologna Stuns Inter in Coppa Italia

Inter
Inter
1–2
AET
Bologna
Bologna
Dec 20, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, Bologna stunned Inter with a 2-1 victory in the Coppa Italia. Despite a late goal from Carlos Augusto for Inter, Bologna capitalized on their momentum with goals from Beukema and Ndoye in the final minutes to secure the win. The match saw multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, with Inter struggling to maintain control after conceding the first goal.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Inter 1–2 Bologna
  • Carlos Augusto scored for Inter at 92 minutes
  • Beukema and Ndoye scored for Bologna at 112 and 116 minutes respectively
  • Multiple yellow cards were issued to players from both teams
  • Bologna secured a crucial victory in the Coppa Italia

Lineups

Inter

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 77 E. Audero (G)
  • 31 Y. Bisseck (D)
  • 15 F. Acerbi (D)
  • 95 A. Bastoni (D)
  • 36 M. Darmian (M)
  • 16 D. Frattesi (M)
  • 21 K. Asllani (M)
  • 14 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 30 Carlos Augusto (M)
  • 8 M. Arnautović (F)
  • 10 L. Martínez (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Thuram
  • 23 N. Barella
  • 32 F. Dimarco
  • 5 S. Sensi
  • 28 B. Pavard
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan
  • 1 Y. Sommer
  • 12 R. Di Gennaro
  • 49 M. Sarr
  • 44 G. Stabile
  • 41 E. Akinsanmiro
  • 50 A. Stanković
  • 42 L. Agoumé
  • 20 H. Çalhanoğlu
  • 47 I. Kamate

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 16 T. Corazza (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 20 M. Aebischer (M)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 82 K. Urbański (M)
  • 77 S. van Hooijdonk (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 O. El Azzouzi
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 9 J. Zirkzee
  • 11 D. Ndoye
  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 14 K. Bonifazi
  • 28 Ł. Skorupski
  • 3 S. Posch
  • 23 N. Bagnolini
  • 8 R. Freuler
  • 19 L. Ferguson

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    41' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    C. Lykogiannis

    Foul

  2. Bologna
    58' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    S. van Hooijdonk

    Foul

  3. Inter
    63' Inter Var · Penalty confirmed
    Kristjan Asllani
  4. Bologna
    69' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Moro · On: O. El Azzouzi
  5. Inter
    74' Inter subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Arnautovic · On: Marcus Thuram
  6. Inter
    74' Inter subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: N. Barella
  7. Inter
    74' Inter subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bastoni · On: F. Dimarco
  8. Bologna
    76' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Corazza · On: L. De Silvestri
  9. Inter
    83' Inter subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Kristjan Asllani · On: S. Sensi
  10. Bologna
    85' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. van Hooijdonk · On: J. Zirkzee
  11. Bologna
    85' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Alexis Saelemaekers · On: D. Ndoye
  12. Bologna
    88' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    G. Fabbian

    Foul

  13. Inter
    90'+4 Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Yann Bisseck

    Foul

  14. Inter
    90' Inter subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Yann Bisseck · On: Benjamin Pavard
  15. Inter
    92' Inter Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Augusto · Assist: F. Dimarco
  16. Inter
    99' Inter subst · Substitution 6
    Off: L. Martinez · On: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  17. Bologna
    99' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jhon Lucumí · On: R. Calafiori
  18. Inter
    100' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    M. Darmian

    Foul

  19. Inter
    103' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    Benjamin Pavard

    Foul

  20. Inter
    109' Inter Card · Yellow Card
    N. Barella

    Argument

  21. Bologna
    112' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Beukema · Assist: J. Zirkzee
  22. Bologna
    116' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Ndoye · Assist: J. Zirkzee

Match Stats

Stat Inter Bologna
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 85% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 719 576
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 6 2
xG
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 613 485
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 8 0

Key Match Notes

  • Inter was awarded a penalty in the 63rd minute, confirmed by VAR, but failed to capitalize on the opportunity
  • Bologna's late goals by Beukema and Ndoye in the 112th and 116th minutes shifted the momentum decisively in their favor, securing a memorable victory over Inter