Match report
Bologna Defeats Cremonese 2-1 in Serie A Clash
Cremonese
1–2
FT
Bologna
Apr 5, 2026
Bologna stunned Cremonese with early goals from Joao Mario and J. Rowe, securing a 2-1 victory in the Serie A match. Despite Cremonese's late penalty by F. Bonazzoli, the away team held on to win, showcasing strong defensive play in the closing minutes. Bologna's early dominance was crucial, as Cremonese struggled to find a response, leading to a series of late substitutions and a red card for Bologna's L. Ferguson in stoppage time.
Key Facts
- • Bologna's Joao Mario scored the opening goal in the 3rd minute, assisted by J. Miranda.
- • J. Rowe extended Bologna's lead with a goal in the 16th minute, also assisted by J. Miranda.
- • Cremonese's F. Bonazzoli scored a penalty in the 90+1 minute, reducing the deficit.
- • Bologna's L. Ferguson was sent off with a red card in the 90+6 minute for roughing.
Lineups
Cremonese
Formation: 4-1-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 Emil Audero (G)
- 24 Filippo Terracciano (D)
- 15 Matteo Bianchetti (D)
- 5 Sebastiano Luperto (D)
- 3 Giuseppe Pezzella (D)
- 33 Alberto Grassi (M)
- 7 Alessio Zerbin (M)
- 27 Jari Vandeputte (M)
- 29 Youssef Maleh (M)
- 90 Federico Bonazzoli (F)
- 9 Milan Đurić (F)
Substitutes
- 2 Morten Thorsby
- 77 David Okereke
- 38 Warren Bondo
- 32 Martín Payero
- 4 Tommaso Barbieri
- 22 Romano Floriani Mussolini
- 55 Francesco Folino
- 30 Mikayil Faye
- 17 Nouroudine Faye
- 23 Federico Ceccherini
- 6 Federico Baschirotto
- 16 Marco Silvestri
- 69 Lapo Nava
Bologna
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 Federico Ravaglia (G)
- 17 João Mário (D)
- 41 Martin Vitík (D)
- 26 Jhon Lucumí (D)
- 33 Juan Miranda (D)
- 8 Remo Freuler (M)
- 10 Federico Bernardeschi (M)
- 6 Nikola Moro (M)
- 23 Simon Sohm (M)
- 11 Jonathan Rowe (M)
- 9 Santiago Castro (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Nadir Zortea
- 7 Riccardo Orsolini
- 19 Lewis Ferguson
- 16 Nicolò Casale
- 5 Eivind Helland
- 28 Nicolò Cambiaghi
- 25 Massimo Pessina
- 73 Francesco Castaldo
- 4 Tommaso Pobega
- 82 Matteo Franceschelli
- 29 Lorenzo De Silvestri
- 14 Torbjørn Heggem
Timeline
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3' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalJoao Mario · Assist: J. Miranda
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16' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalJ. Rowe · Assist: J. Miranda
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45' Cremonese Card · Yellow CardY. Maleh
Holding
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46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Vandeputte · On: M. Thorsby
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46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 2Off: Alberto Grassi · On: W. Bondo
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46' Cremonese subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Djuric · On: D. Okereke
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53' Cremonese subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Thorsby · On: M. Payero
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61' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
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75' Bologna Card · Yellow CardFederico Ravaglia
Delay of game
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78' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: Simon Sohm · On: L. Ferguson
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78' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Rowe · On: N. Cambiaghi
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82' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: Joao Mario · On: N. Zortea
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82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Moro · On: T. Pobega
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85' Cremonese subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Zerbin · On: R. Floriani
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90'+1 Cremonese Goal · PenaltyF. Bonazzoli
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90'+6 Bologna Card · Red CardL. Ferguson
Roughing
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90'+6 Bologna Card · Yellow CardL. Ferguson
Roughing
Match Stats
| Stat | Cremonese | Bologna |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 90% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 14 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 332 | 587 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| xG | 1.42 | 1.11 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 5 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 262 | 527 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 10 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bologna's early goals by Joao Mario and J. Rowe within the first 16 minutes set the tone for the match, putting pressure on Cremonese.
- ▸ Cremonese's late penalty by F. Bonazzoli offered a glimmer of hope, but the red card for Bologna's L. Ferguson in stoppage time did not affect the final outcome as Bologna managed to hold on to their lead.