Match report
Empoli Falls to Bologna 0-3 in Coppa Italia
Empoli
0–3
FT
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
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23' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalR. Orsolini · Assist: J. Odgaard
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29' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalT. Dallinga · Assist: D. Ndoye
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Tosto · On: G. Pezzella
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Bacci · On: J. Sambia
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51' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalT. Dallinga · Assist: D. Ndoye
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62' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Marianucci · On: S. Goglichidze
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62' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Solbakken · On: S. Esposito
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66' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Calabria · On: E. Holm
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75' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Odgaard · On: G. Fabbian
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75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Orsolini · On: N. Cambiaghi
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76' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Fazzini · On: Alberto Grassi
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82' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Ndoye · On: M. Aebischer
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82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.