Match report

Bologna Defeats Pescara 3-1 in Serie A

Bologna
Bologna
3–1
FT
Pescara
Pescara
May 14, 2017

Bologna emerged victorious against Pescara with a 3-1 win in their Serie A clash. M. Destro and F. Di Francesco scored for Bologna, while J. Bahebeck netted for Pescara. Bologna's strong performance secured a vital three points, crucial for their standings in Serie A.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna 3–1 Pescara
  • • M. Destro scored in the 8th and 91st minute (including 1st minute of extra time)
  • • F. Di Francesco scored in the 48th minute
  • • J. Bahebeck scored for Pescara in the 24th minute
  • • Both teams received yellow cards, with Bologna getting two (G. Donsah, M. Destro) and Pescara getting two (C. Bovo, Mamadou Coulibaly)

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 83 A. Mirante (G)
  • 35 V. Torosidis (D)
  • 20 D. Maietta (D)
  • 18 F. Helander (D)
  • 15 I. M'baye (D)
  • 8 S. Taïder (M)
  • 17 G. Donsah (M)
  • 10 M. Destro (F)
  • 9 S. Verdi (F)
  • 11 L. Krejčí (M)
  • 14 F. Di Francesco (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 E. Krafth
  • 30 O. Okwonkwo
  • 5 E. Pulgar
  • 1 Angelo da Costa
  • 2 M. Oikonomou
  • 19 S. Umar
  • 21 B. Petković
  • 22 L. Rizzo
  • 72 G. Trovade
  • 97 M. Sarr
  • 98 A. Tabacchi

Pescara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Fiorillo (G)
  • 83 C. Bovo (D)
  • 3 C. Biraghi (D)
  • 11 F. Zampano (M)
  • 44 M. Fornasier (D)
  • 8 L. Memushaj (M)
  • 16 G. Brugman (M)
  • 28 A. Mitriță (M)
  • 33 M. Coulibaly (M)
  • 15 J. Bahebeck (F)
  • 17 G. Caprari (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 R. Murić
  • 93 H. Miličević
  • 19 A. Gilardino
  • 2 A. Crescenzi
  • 5 A. Bruno
  • 7 V. Verre
  • 9 G. Kastanos
  • 13 S. Muntari
  • 20 A. Cerri
  • 31 A. Bizzarri
  • 35 A. Coda
  • 36 A. Cubas

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    8' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Destro · Assist: F. Di Francesco
  2. Pescara
    24' Pescara Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bahebeck · Assist: A. Mitriță
  3. Pescara
    34' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    C. Bovo
  4. Pescara
    39' Pescara Card · Yellow Card
    Mamadou Coulibaly
  5. Bologna
    48' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Di Francesco
  6. Bologna
    50' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    G. Donsah
  7. Pescara
    53' Pescara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Mitriță · On: R. Murić
  8. Pescara
    53' Pescara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mamadou Coulibaly · On: H. Milicevic
  9. Bologna
    57' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Maietta · On: E. Krafth
  10. Bologna
    73' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ladislav Krejčí I · On: O. Okwonkwo
  11. Pescara
    73' Pescara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bahebeck · On: A. Gilardino
  12. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Donsah · On: E. Pulgar
  13. Bologna
    90'+1 Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Destro · Assist: O. Okwonkwo
  14. Bologna
    90' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    M. Destro

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Pescara
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 76%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 9 5
Total Passes 495 396
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 415 301
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bologna's early goal by M. Destro in the 8th minute set the tone for the match and gave them a psychological advantage.
  • ▸ F. Di Francesco's goal in the 48th minute solidified Bologna's lead, putting pressure on Pescara to catch up.
  • ▸ The late goal by Destro in the 91st minute sealed Bologna's victory, ensuring they maintained their form in the Serie A race.