Roma 3–4 Bologna (a.e.t.): A Thrilling Encounter in the Coppa Italia
Bologna have progressed to the quarter-finals and will face Aston Villa. A detailed look at the match statistics and key moments.
Bologna have progressed to the quarter-finals and will face Aston VillaROMA (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik (109' Zaragoza), Pisilli (104' El Aynaoui), Koné (20' Pellegrini), Wesley; Cristante; El Shaarawy (57' Robinio Vaz), Malen. Substitutes: Gollini, De Marzi, Ziolkowski, Ghilardi, Tsimikas, Rensch, El Aynaoui, Pellegrini, Robinio Vaz, Zaragoza. Manager: Gasperini.BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Ravaglia; Zortea, Vitik (73' Casale), Lucumì, Joao Mario; Ferguson, Freuler, Pobega (91' Moro); Bernardeschi (79' Orsolini), Castro (73' Dallinga), Rowe (73' Cambiaghi). Substitutes: Pessina, Heggem, Lykogiannis, Odgaard, Dallinga, Sohm, Dominguez, Orsolini, Cambiaghi. Manager: ItalianoReferee: Kovacs. Assistants: Marica-Tunyogi. Fourth official: Szabolcs Kovacs. VAR: Tiago Martins. AVAR: Van Driessche.Bookings: Vitik (B), Celik (R), Zortea (B), Lucumì (B), Freuler (B), Ferguson (B)Goalscorers: 22' Rowe (B), 32' Ndicka (R), 47' Bernardeschi (B), 58' Castro (B), 69' Malen (R), 81' Pellegrini (R), 110' Cambiaghi (B)
Match Overview
In a dramatic Coppa Italia clash, Bologna emerged victorious against Roma in extra time with a 4-3 scoreline. The match was filled with twists and turns, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.
Lineups and Formations
Roma lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, featuring key players like El Shaarawy and Malen in the attacking third. On the other hand, Bologna opted for a more traditional 4-3-3 setup, with Bernardeschi and Castro leading the frontline.
Key Moments
The match saw early goals from both sides, with Rowe opening the scoring for Bologna and Ndicka equalizing for Roma. Bernardeschi and Castro extended Bologna's lead, only to see Roma fight back through goals from Malen and Pellegrini. Ultimately, Cambiaghi's late strike secured the win for Bologna.
Discipline and Refereeing
The game was not short of drama, with several players receiving bookings for their challenges. Referee Kovacs and the VAR team played crucial roles in ensuring fair play and accurately adjudicating key decisions.
Quarter-Final Clash
With this victory, Bologna has set up an exciting quarter-final tie against Aston Villa, promising another thrilling encounter in the Coppa Italia. Both teams will be eager to advance further in the competition.
