Match report
Bologna Stuns Napoli with a Late Equalizer, Ends 2-2 (Serie A)
Bologna
2–2
FT
Napoli
May 28, 2023
Bologna fought back from two goals down to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Napoli in Serie A action. V. Osimhen put Napoli ahead twice, scoring in the early minutes and again at half-time, but Bologna's resilience showed through L. Ferguson and L. De Silvestri's late strikes.
Key Facts
- • V. Osimhen (Napoli) scored two goals at 14' and 54'
- • L. Ferguson (Bologna) found the net at 63'
- • L. De Silvestri (Bologna) equalized with a goal at 84'
- • Five substitutions were made by Bologna, three of which occurred in quick succession around half-time
- • Napoli saw two players receive yellow cards: Kim Min-Jae and B. Bereszynski
Lineups
Bologna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 Ł. Skorupski (G)
- 3 S. Posch (D)
- 14 K. Bonifazi (D)
- 26 J. Lucumí (D)
- 50 A. Cambiaso (D)
- 30 J. Schouten (M)
- 8 N. Domínguez (M)
- 20 M. Aebischer (M)
- 19 L. Ferguson (M)
- 99 M. Barrow (M)
- 9 M. Arnautović (F)
Substitutes
- 10 N. Sansone
- 6 N. Moro
- 11 J. Zirkzee
- 29 L. De Silvestri
- 17 G. Medel
- 1 F. Bardi
- 22 C. Lykogiannis
- 25 N. Pyyhtiä
- 34 F. Ravaglia
- 4 J. Sosa
Napoli
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 95 P. Gollini (G)
- 19 B. Bereszyński (D)
- 13 A. Rrahmani (D)
- 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
- 17 M. Olivera (D)
- 99 A. Zambo Anguissa (M)
- 68 S. Lobotka (M)
- 20 P. Zieliński (M)
- 23 A. Zerbin (F)
- 9 V. Osimhen (F)
- 77 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
Substitutes
- 18 G. Simeone
- 81 G. Raspadori
- 31 K. Zedadka
- 5 Juan Jesus
- 70 G. Gaetano
- 1 A. Meret
- 12 D. Marfella
- 55 L. Østigård
- 4 D. Demme
- 22 G. Di Lorenzo
- 91 T. Ndombélé
Timeline
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14' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalV. Osimhen
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39' Napoli Card · Yellow CardKim Min-Jae
Foul
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54' Napoli Goal · Normal GoalV. Osimhen · Assist: B. Bereszynski
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60' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Aebischer · On: N. Sansone
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60' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: Musa Barrow · On: N. Moro
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60' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Arnautovic · On: J. Zirkzee
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63' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalL. Ferguson
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66' Napoli Card · Yellow CardAmir Rrahmani
Foul
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66' Napoli subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Osimhen · On: G. Simeone
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66' Napoli subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: G. Raspadori
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67' Bologna Card · Yellow CardN. Dominguez
Foul
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74' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: Stefan Posch · On: L. De Silvestri
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74' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Bonifazi · On: G. Medel
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78' Napoli subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Zerbin · On: K. Zedadka
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78' Napoli subst · Substitution 4Off: Kim Min-Jae · On: Juan Jesus
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80' Napoli Card · Yellow CardB. Bereszynski
Foul
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84' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalL. De Silvestri · Assist: N. Sansone
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86' Napoli subst · Substitution 5Off: P. Zielinski · On: G. Gaetano
Match Stats
| Stat | Bologna | Napoli |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 86% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 537 | 477 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 8 |
| xG | 1.93 | 1.45 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | 460 | 411 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 7 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ V. Osimhen's early brace for Napoli seemed to solidify their grip on the game, but Bologna responded with a series of substitutions that bolstered their attack.
- ▸ The turning point came in the second half when L. Ferguson scored for Bologna at 63', igniting his team’s momentum and leading to another crucial goal by L. De Silvestri just before the end.