Match report

Chievo Stuns Bologna 2-1 in Serie A Clash

Bologna
Bologna
1–2
FT
Chievo
Chievo
May 13, 2018

Chievo stunned Bologna with a 2-1 victory in a highly contested Serie A match. Despite falling behind early on a penalty converted by Bologna's Sandro Verdi, Chievo rallied to secure the win. Enrico Giaccherini's equalizer and Riccardo Inglese's late goal ensured Chievo's triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Sandro Verdi (Bologna) scored a penalty in the 12th minute.
  • • Enrico Giaccherini (Chievo) equalized with a goal in the 48th minute.
  • • Riccardo Inglese (Chievo) secured the win with a goal in the 60th minute.
  • • Bologna's Felipe Helander was shown a yellow card in the 22nd minute.
  • • Chievo received multiple yellow cards, including one for Edin Dzeko in the 63rd minute.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 83 A. Mirante (G)
  • 6 S. De Maio (D)
  • 18 F. Helander (D)
  • 15 I. M'baye (D)
  • 25 A. Masina (D)
  • 7 B. Džemaili (M)
  • 16 A. Poli (M)
  • 5 E. Pulgar (M)
  • 24 R. Palacio (F)
  • 10 M. Destro (F)
  • 9 S. Verdi (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 F. Avenatti
  • 21 C. Falletti
  • 77 G. Donsah
  • 35 V. Torosidis
  • 1 Angelo da Costa
  • 2 Á. Nagy
  • 33 C. Keita
  • 26 S. Romagnoli
  • 4 E. Krafth
  • 11 L. Krejčí
  • 12 L. Crisetig
  • 34 F. Ravaglia

Chievo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 70 S. Sorrentino (G)
  • 3 D. Dainelli (D)
  • 18 M. Gobbi (D)
  • 40 N. Tomović (D)
  • 23 V. Birsa (M)
  • 4 N. Rigoni (M)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (M)
  • 19 L. Castro (M)
  • 17 E. Giaccherini (M)
  • 27 F. Depaoli (D)
  • 45 R. Inglese (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 S. Bastien
  • 9 M. Stępiński
  • 12 B. Cesar
  • 98 A. Confente
  • 2 P. Jaroszyński
  • 69 R. Meggiorini
  • 97 S. Tanasijević
  • 20 M. Pucciarelli
  • 90 A. Seculin
  • 31 S. Pellissier
  • 10 G. Gaudino
  • 5 A. Gamberini

Timeline

  1. Chievo
    12' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hetemaj
  2. Bologna
    12' Bologna Goal · Penalty
    S. Verdi
  3. Chievo
    17' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dainelli
  4. Bologna
    22' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    F. Helander
  5. Chievo
    48' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Giaccherini
  6. Chievo
    48' Chievo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Giaccherini · Assist: L. Castro
  7. Bologna
    51' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Destro · On: F. Avenatti
  8. Chievo
    60' Chievo Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Inglese · Assist: Massimo Gobbi
  9. Bologna
    62' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Džemaili · On: César Falletti
  10. Chievo
    63' Chievo Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rigoni
  11. Chievo
    69' Chievo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Giaccherini · On: S. Bastien
  12. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Palacio · On: G. Donsah
  13. Chievo
    83' Chievo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Inglese · On: M. Stępiński
  14. Chievo
    90' Chievo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fabio Depaoli · On: Boštjan Cesar

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Chievo
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 78% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 441 340
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 345 252
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chievo's equalizer by Enrico Giaccherini in the 48th minute marked a turning point in the match.
  • ▸ Riccardo Inglese's goal in the 60th minute sealed Chievo's victory, shifting the momentum decisively in their favor.