Match report

Bologna Defeats Parma 2-1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Bologna
Bologna
2–1
FT
Parma
Parma
Dec 4, 2025

Bologna pulled off an impressive comeback to defeat Parma 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on December 4th. A. Benedyczak scored early for Parma, but Bologna's J. Rowe and S. Castro netted crucial goals to secure the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Parma took the lead through A. Benedyczak in the 13th minute with an assist from M. Lovik.
  • • Bologna equalized when J. Rowe scored in the 38th minute, marking his second goal of the season.
  • • S. Castro secured Bologna's victory in the 89th minute, netting a crucial late goal to give them the lead.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the game, with Parma making five changes and Bologna four.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 2 E. Holm (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 77 I. Sulemana (M)
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 11 J. Rowe (M)
  • 24 T. Dallinga (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 82 M. Franceschelli
  • 20 N. Zortea
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 33 J. Miranda
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 9 S. Castro
  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 30 B. Dominguez

Parma

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 V. Guaita (G)
  • 63 N. Trabucchi (D)
  • 37 M. Troilo (D)
  • 15 E. Del Prato (D)
  • 27 S. Britschgi (M)
  • 25 B. Cremaschi (M)
  • 16 M. Keita (M)
  • 24 C. Ordonez (M)
  • 18 M. Lovik (M)
  • 7 A. Benedyczak (F)
  • 17 J. Ondrejka (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 E. Corvi
  • 66 F. Rinaldi
  • 5 L. Valenti
  • 14 E. Valeri
  • 70 B. Conde
  • 8 N. Estevez
  • 10 A. Bernabe
  • 22 O. Sorensen
  • 23 Hernani
  • 9 M. Pellegrino
  • 11 P. Almqvist
  • 19 T. Begic
  • 21 G. Oristanio
  • 30 M. Djuric
  • 32 P. Cutrone

Timeline

  1. Parma
    13' Parma Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Benedyczak · Assist: M. Lovik
  2. Bologna
    38' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rowe
  3. Parma
    46' Parma subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ondrejka · On: G. Oristanio
  4. Parma
    55' Parma subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Trabucchi · On: N. Estevez
  5. Parma
    65' Parma subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Benedyczak · On: P. Cutrone
  6. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Sulemana · On: T. Pobega
  7. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Dallinga · On: S. Castro
  8. Bologna
    70' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rowe · On: B. Dominguez
  9. Parma
    72' Parma Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cremaschi

    Foul

  10. Bologna
    80' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: C. Immobile
  11. Bologna
    80' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: J. Odgaard
  12. Parma
    86' Parma Card · Yellow Card
    Hernani

    Foul

  13. Parma
    86' Parma subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Ordonez · On: Hernani
  14. Parma
    86' Parma subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Cremaschi · On: M. Djuric
  15. Bologna
    87' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pobega

    Foul

  16. Bologna
    89' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Castro · Assist: E. Holm

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Parma
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 64%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 583 240
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 72% 28%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 505 153
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bologna's equalizer by J. Rowe in the 38th minute turned the momentum in their favor, providing a strong boost to their morale.
  • ▸ S. Castro's goal in the 89th minute was a decisive moment, securing Bologna's victory and ending Parma's hopes of holding on for at least a draw.