Match report

Fiorentina 0–0 Bologna: Coppa Italia Clash Ends in Stalemate

Fiorentina
Fiorentina
0–0
PEN
Bologna
Bologna
Jan 9, 2024

In a tightly contested Coppa Italia match, Fiorentina held off Bologna to a 0-0 draw, forcing the game into a penalty shootout where Fiorentina secured progression with a single successful kick. Both teams showed resilience and tactical depth, with multiple substitutions and key defensive stands. Maxime López's successful penalty sealed Fiorentina's advancement.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Fiorentina 0–0 Bologna (Fiorentina won 1-0 on penalties)
  • Bologna's Stefan Posch missed the crucial penalty in the shootout
  • Maxime López scored the winning penalty for Fiorentina
  • Fiorentina made several substitutions at halftime: J. Ikone, A. Barak, C. Biraghi, A. Duncan, L. Beltran, and Lucas Martínez Quarta
  • Bologna's Jhon Lucumí and M. Aebischer were substituted in the second half
  • Lucas Martínez Quarta and Jhon Lucumí received yellow cards during the match

Lineups

Fiorentina

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 53 O. Christensen (G)
  • 28 L. Martínez Quarta (D)
  • 4 N. Milenković (D)
  • 16 L. Ranieri (D)
  • 33 M. Kayode (M)
  • 8 M. Lopez (M)
  • 32 A. Duncan (M)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (M)
  • 72 A. Barák (F)
  • 11 J. Ikoné (F)
  • 9 L. Beltrán (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M'Bala Nzola
  • 5 G. Bonaventura
  • 65 F. Parisi
  • 38 R. Mandragora
  • 6 Arthur
  • 26 Y. Mina
  • 37 P. Comuzzo
  • 77 J. Brekalo
  • 19 G. Infantino
  • 73 L. Amatucci
  • 30 T. Martinelli
  • 70 N. Pierozzi
  • 1 P. Terracciano

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Ł. Skorupski (G)
  • 3 S. Posch (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 15 V. Kristiansen (D)
  • 20 M. Aebischer (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 56 A. Saelemaekers (M)
  • 9 J. Zirkzee (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 R. Calafiori
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 16 T. Corazza
  • 23 N. Bagnolini
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 34 F. Ravaglia
  • 77 S. van Hooijdonk
  • 80 G. Fabbian
  • 82 K. Urbański

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    60' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ikone · On: M. Nzola
  2. Fiorentina
    60' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Barak · On: G. Bonaventura
  3. Fiorentina
    72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Biraghi · On: F. Parisi
  4. Fiorentina
    72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Duncan · On: R. Mandragora
  5. Fiorentina
    77' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Beltran · On: Arthur
  6. Bologna
    87' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jhon Lucumí · On: R. Calafiori
  7. Bologna
    87' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Aebischer · On: N. Moro
  8. Bologna
    88' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  9. Bologna
    109' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Alexis Saelemaekers

    Argument

  10. Fiorentina
    110' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Lucas Martínez Quarta · On: Y. Mina
  11. Fiorentina
    116' Fiorentina Card · Yellow Card
    G. Bonaventura

    Foul

  12. Bologna
    120'+9 Bologna Goal · Missed Penalty
    Stefan Posch

    Penalty Shootout

  13. Fiorentina
    120'+10 Fiorentina Goal · Penalty
    Maxime López

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Fiorentina Bologna
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 74% 85%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 453 768
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 335 650
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • Fiorentina's early substitutions at halftime signaled a tactical shift and provided fresh legs, maintaining pressure throughout the second half
  • The missed penalty by Bologna's Stefan Posch was a turning point, handing Fiorentina the advantage in the penalty shootout
  • Maxime López's composed penalty kick secured Fiorentina's progression, showcasing the team's composure under pressure