Match report

Bologna Defeats Empoli 2–1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Bologna
Bologna
2–1
FT
Empoli
Empoli
Apr 24, 2025

Bologna secured a hard-fought victory over Empoli in the Coppa Italia, defeating them 2–1. The match was filled with intense moments and key substitutions that influenced the outcome. Goals by G. Fabbian and T. Dallinga for Bologna countered V. Kovalenko's equalizer for Empoli.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna 2–1 Empoli in Coppa Italia match.
  • • G. Fabbian scored the opening goal for Bologna in the 7th minute, assisted by N. Moro.
  • • V. Kovalenko equalized for Empoli at the 33rd minute.
  • • T. Dallinga secured the win for Bologna with a goal in the 86th minute, assisted by C. Lykogiannis.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 34 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 29 L. De Silvestri (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 30 B. Domínguez
  • 18 T. Pobega
  • 39 Estanis Pedrola
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi
  • 19 L. Ferguson
  • 20 M. Aebischer
  • 1 Ł. Skorupski
  • 9 S. Castro
  • 14 D. Calabria
  • 11 D. Ndoye
  • 23 N. Bagnolini
  • 33 Juan Miranda
  • 21 J. Odgaard

Empoli

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Seghetti (G)
  • 22 M. De Sciglio (D)
  • 35 L. Marianucci (D)
  • 31 L. Tosto (D)
  • 24 T. Ebuehi (M)
  • 7 J. Sambia (M)
  • 36 J. Bacci (M)
  • 20 V. Kovalenko (M)
  • 13 L. Cacace (M)
  • 17 O. Solbakken (F)
  • 90 I. Konate (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 L. Colombo
  • 2 S. Goglichidze
  • 11 E. Gyasi
  • 6 L. Henderson
  • 89 T. Campaniello
  • 42 J. Moray
  • 98 F. Brancolini
  • 1 M. Silvestri
  • 14 V. Di Leva
  • 39 A. Baralla
  • 41 A. Asmussen

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    7' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Fabbian · Assist: N. Moro
  2. Empoli
    19' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    M. De Sciglio

    Foul

  3. Empoli
    20' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    L. Marianucci

    Foul

  4. Empoli
    33' Empoli Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Kovalenko
  5. Bologna
    45'+1 Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    R. Orsolini

    Foul

  6. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Solbakken · On: L. Colombo
  7. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Marianucci · On: S. Goglichidze
  8. Empoli
    59' Empoli Card · Yellow Card
    J. Sambia

    Foul

  9. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Ebuehi · On: E. Gyasi
  10. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Bacci · On: Liam Henderson
  11. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: T. Pobega
  12. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Cambiaghi · On: E. Pedrola
  13. Empoli
    80' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Kovalenko · On: T. Campaniello
  14. Bologna
    82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: O. El Azzouzi
  15. Bologna
    86' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Dallinga · Assist: C. Lykogiannis

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Empoli
Fouls 10 23
Pass Accuracy 86% 72%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 552 241
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 476 173
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bologna took an early lead through G. Fabbian's quick strike in the 7th minute, setting the tone for a dominant start.
  • ▸ Empoli responded with strong pressure and managed to equalize through V. Kovalenko at the 33rd minute, bringing the match back on level terms.