Match report

Udinese Defeats Bologna 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Udinese
Udinese
1–0
FT
Bologna
Bologna
May 20, 2018

In a tightly contested Serie A match, Udinese secured a narrow victory over Bologna with a 1-0 result. S. Fofana's goal in the 30th minute proved decisive as Udinese held off a resilient Bologna to take all three points at home. Despite Bologna's early setbacks, including two yellow cards within the first 28 minutes, they fought back but couldn't find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • S. Fofana scored the only goal in the 30th minute, assisted by A. Barak.
  • • Bologna received two yellow cards within the first 28 minutes: V. Torosidis and S. Verdi.
  • • Udinese made three substitutions: K. Lasagna, A. Barak, and Emil Hallfreðsson came on.
  • • Bologna also made three substitutions: R. Orsolini, F. Avenatti, and A. Poli entered the game.

Lineups

Udinese

Formation: 3-5-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bizzarri (G)
  • 5 Danilo (D)
  • 19 J. Larsen (D)
  • 17 B. Nuytinck (D)
  • 3 Samir (D)
  • 23 E. Hallfreðsson (M)
  • 6 S. Fofana (M)
  • 10 R. de Paul (M)
  • 72 A. Barák (M)
  • 14 J. Jankto (M)
  • 15 K. Lasagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 S. Perica
  • 27 S. Widmer
  • 97 G. Pezzella
  • 11 F. Zampano
  • 13 S. Ingelsson
  • 20 M. López
  • 21 S. Pontisso
  • 22 S. Scuffet
  • 25 D. Borsellini
  • 53 Ali Adnan

Bologna

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Angelo da Costa (G)
  • 35 V. Torosidis (D)
  • 6 S. De Maio (D)
  • 26 S. Romagnoli (D)
  • 25 A. Masina (D)
  • 7 B. Džemaili (M)
  • 16 A. Poli (M)
  • 12 L. Crisetig (M)
  • 9 S. Verdi (F)
  • 19 F. Avenatti (F)
  • 8 R. Orsolini (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 L. Krejčí
  • 21 C. Falletti
  • 14 F. Di Francesco
  • 2 Á. Nagy
  • 4 E. Krafth
  • 13 F. Brignani
  • 22 K. Michael
  • 29 A. Santurro
  • 33 C. Keita
  • 34 F. Ravaglia
  • 77 G. Donsah
  • 99 C. Mutton

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    24' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    V. Torosidis
  2. Bologna
    28' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    S. Verdi
  3. Udinese
    30' Udinese Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Fofana · Assist: A. Barak
  4. Bologna
    40' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: Ladislav Krejčí I
  5. Bologna
    61' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Avenatti · On: César Falletti
  6. Udinese
    70' Udinese subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Lasagna · On: S. Perica
  7. Udinese
    73' Udinese subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Barak · On: S. Widmer
  8. Bologna
    85' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Poli · On: F. Di Francesco
  9. Udinese
    88' Udinese subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Emil Hallfreðsson · On: G. Pezzella

Match Stats

Stat Udinese Bologna
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 347 535
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 272 451
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Udinese's early goal by S. Fofana in the 30th minute shifted the momentum in their favor and put pressure on Bologna to equalize.
  • ▸ Bologna's early accumulation of two yellow cards within the first 28 minutes disrupted their rhythm and allowed Udinese to control the game.