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Bologna defeated Empoli 2-1 in a thrilling Coppa Italia semi-final match at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna. The home side dominated possession (69% to 31%), showcasing their control of the game, while Empoli played with a more direct approach.
Fabbian gave Bologna the early lead in the 7th minute, assisted by Moro. Kovalenko equalized for Empoli in the 33rd minute, leaving the score tied until the closing stages. The match was tense, with several yellow cards shown to players from both teams – three for Empoli and one for Bologna. Dallinga’s goal in the 86th minute, assisted by Lykogiannis, secured the victory for Bologna. Despite Bologna’s superior possession and higher shot count (16 shots with 5 on target), Empoli managed to create chances, registering 4 shots on target. Bologna’s win sends them to the Coppa Italia final after a hard-fought and exciting match.
Substitutions bologna: at minute 46 M. Erlic came in and J. Lucumi went out., at minute 46 B. Dominguez came in and R. Orsolini went out., at minute 72 E. Pedrola came in and N. Cambiaghi went out., at minute 72 T. Pobega came in and G. Fabbian went out., at minute 82 O. El Azzouzi came in and R. Freuler went out.
Substitutions empoli: at minute 46 S. Goglichidze came in and L. Marianucci went out., at minute 46 L. Colombo came in and O. Solbakken went out., at minute 62 E. Gyasi came in and T. Ebuehi went out., at minute 62 L. Henderson came in and J. Bacci went out., at minute 81 T. Campaniello came in and V. Kovalenko went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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