Match report

Empoli Falls to Bologna 0-3 in Coppa Italia

Empoli
Empoli
0–3
FT
Bologna
Bologna
Apr 1, 2025

Bologna secured a 3-0 triumph over Empoli in the Coppa Italia, showcasing strong teamwork and clinical finishing. Despite Empoli's efforts to mount a comeback, they were unable to break through Bologna’s solid defense.

Key Facts

  • Empoli 0-3 Bologna (Coppa Italia)
  • R. Orsolini scored the first goal for Bologna at minute 23, assisted by J. Odgaard.
  • T. Dallinga doubled Bologna's lead with a goal in the 29th minute, assisted by D. Ndoye.
  • Dallinga completed his brace in the 51st minute, again assisted by Ndoye.
  • Empoli made multiple substitutions in an attempt to change the game's momentum.

Lineups

Empoli

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Seghetti (G)
  • 22 M. De Sciglio (D)
  • 35 L. Marianucci (D)
  • 31 L. Tosto (D)
  • 13 L. Cacace (D)
  • 11 E. Gyasi (M)
  • 20 V. Kovalenko (M)
  • 36 J. Bacci (M)
  • 10 J. Fazzini (M)
  • 17 O. Solbakken (F)
  • 29 L. Colombo (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 G. Pezzella
  • 7 J. Sambia
  • 2 S. Goglichidze
  • 99 S. Esposito
  • 5 A. Grassi
  • 21 M. Viti
  • 98 F. Brancolini
  • 23 D. Vásquez
  • 24 T. Ebuehi
  • 90 I. Konate
  • 18 C. Kouamé

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Skorupski (G)
  • 14 D. Calabria (D)
  • 31 S. Beukema (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumí (D)
  • 33 Juan Miranda (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 11 D. Ndoye (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 E. Holm
  • 80 G. Fabbian
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 20 M. Aebischer
  • 30 B. Domínguez
  • 23 N. Bagnolini
  • 34 F. Ravaglia
  • 18 T. Pobega
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 15 N. Casale
  • 17 O. El Azzouzi
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 39 Estanis Pedrola
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    23' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini · Assist: J. Odgaard
  2. Bologna
    29' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Dallinga · Assist: D. Ndoye
  3. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Tosto · On: G. Pezzella
  4. Empoli
    46' Empoli subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bacci · On: J. Sambia
  5. Bologna
    51' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Dallinga · Assist: D. Ndoye
  6. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Marianucci · On: S. Goglichidze
  7. Empoli
    62' Empoli subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Solbakken · On: S. Esposito
  8. Bologna
    66' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Calabria · On: E. Holm
  9. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Odgaard · On: G. Fabbian
  10. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: N. Cambiaghi
  11. Empoli
    76' Empoli subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Fazzini · On: Alberto Grassi
  12. Bologna
    82' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Ndoye · On: M. Aebischer
  13. Bologna
    82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: B. Dominguez

Match Stats

Stat Empoli Bologna
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 70% 85%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 0 3
Total Passes 309 626
Yellow Cards
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 1 7
xG
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 217 530
Shots Inside Box 4 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • Bologna took a commanding lead with two quick goals within six minutes (23' and 29'), setting the tone for their victory.
  • Empoli struggled to respond after T. Dallinga's second goal, which further demoralized them.