Match report
Bologna Stuns Napoli 3-2 in Serie A
Bologna
3–2
FT
Napoli
May 25, 2019
Bologna put up a valiant performance to stun Napoli 3-2 in a match that saw the home side take the lead early and hold off a determined comeback. Fernando Santander and Borna Džemaili scored twice between them, securing a memorable victory for the hosts in the Serie A encounter.
Key Facts
- • Fernando Santander scored two goals for Bologna, one in the 43rd minute and another in the 88th minute.
- • Borna Džemaili also found the back of the net for Bologna in the 45th minute.
- • Fares Ghoulam and Dries Mertens scored for Napoli, in the 57th and 77th minutes respectively.
- • Piotr Zielinski received a yellow card for Napoli in the 79th minute.
- • Bologna made three substitutions, with M. Destro, M. Svanberg, and Ladislav Krejčí coming on.
- • Napoli made three substitutions, with Lorenzo Insigne, S. Verdi, and Gaetano Letizia entering the field.
Lineups
Bologna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 Ł. Skorupski (G)
- 23 Danilo (D)
- 35 M. Dijks (D)
- 15 I. M'baye (D)
- 4 Lyanco (D)
- 31 B. Džemaili (M)
- 21 R. Soriano (M)
- 5 E. Pulgar (M)
- 24 R. Palacio (M)
- 9 F. Santander (F)
- 7 R. Orsolini (M)
Substitutes
- 22 M. Destro
- 32 M. Svanberg
- 11 L. Krejčí
- 1 Angelo da Costa
- 8 Á. Nagy
- 19 J. Valencia
- 25 G. Corbo
- 29 A. Santurro
- 6 N. Paz
- 18 F. Helander
- 91 D. Falcinelli
- 33 A. Calabresi
Napoli
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 27 O. Karnezis (G)
- 33 Albiol (D)
- 2 K. Malcuit (D)
- 31 F. Ghoulam (D)
- 13 S. Luperto (D)
- 20 P. Zieliński (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 9 S. Verdi (M)
- 24 L. Insigne (M)
- 34 A. Younes (F)
- 99 A. Milik (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Mertens
- 7 José Callejón
- 18 G. Gaetano
- 22 A. D'Andrea
- 19 N. Maksimović
- 3 K. Zedadka
- 1 A. Meret
- 23 E. Hysaj
Timeline
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43' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalF. Santander · Assist: R. Palacio
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45' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalB. Džemaili · Assist: F. Santander
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57' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalF. Ghoulam · Assist: F. Ruiz
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63' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Insigne · On: Dries Mertens
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64' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Verdi · On: J. Callejon
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77' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalDries Mertens · Assist: Amin Younes
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79' Napoli Card · Yellow CardP. Zielinski
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83' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Džemaili · On: M. Destro
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83' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Soriano · On: M. Svanberg
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84' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: Amin Younes · On: G. Gaetano
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86' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Palacio · On: Ladislav Krejčí I
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88' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalF. Santander · Assist: M. Svanberg
Match Stats
| Stat | Bologna | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 26 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 263 | 559 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 11 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | 184 | 480 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 12 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 14 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bologna took an early lead with goals from Fernando Santander and Borna Džemaili in the 43rd and 45th minutes, setting the tone for the match.
- ▸ Napoli tried to respond with goals from Fares Ghoulam and Dries Mertens in the 57th and 77th minutes, but Bologna's determination to hold onto their lead was evident.
- ▸ Fernando Santander's second goal in the 88th minute sealed the victory for Bologna, securing their 3-2 triumph over Napoli.