Bologna triumphed over Napoli with a 2-0 scoreline in their Serie A encounter held recently. The deadlock was broken by Thijs Dallinga, who scored just after halftime in the 49th minute, and Jhon Lucumí doubled the advantage in the 65th minute, ensuring Bologna’s victory.
Lucumí was a standout performer, not only contributing a vital goal but also putting in a solid defensive display. Similarly, Nicoló Cambiaghi was a bright spot for Bologna, showcasing his skills throughout the match.
Under the guidance of coach Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Lukasz Skorupski in goal; Emil Holm, Torbjørn Heggem, Jhon Lucumí, and Juan Miranda in defense; a midfield trio of Tommaso Pobega, Lewis Ferguson, and Riccardo Orsolini, with Jens Odgaard and Jonathan Rowe supporting Thijs Dallinga up front.
Meanwhile, Napoli, managed by Antonio Conte, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Vanja Milinkovic Savic in goal; Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Miguel Gutiérrez in defense; Frank Anguissa, Stanislav Lobotka, and Scott McTominay in the midfield; and Matteo Politano, Rasmus Hojlund, and Eljif Elmas as the attacking trio.
Daniele Chiffi was the referee overseeing the match.
In the upcoming fixtures for Bologna, they will face Udinese away, while Napoli will play Atalanta at home. Following this match, Bologna stands fifth in the league with 21 points, while Napoli is in second place with 22 points.
Substitutions for Bologna
45’ 2T – Jonathan Rowe out, Nicoló Cambiaghi in
60’ 2T – Jens Odgaard out, Federico Bernardeschi in
80’ 2T – Riccardo Orsolini out, Nicolò Casale in; Tommaso Pobega out, Nikola Moro in
Yellow Card for Bologna:
28’ 2T – Riccardo Orsolini (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Napoli
67’ 2T – Matteo Politano out, David Neres in; Eljif Elmas out, Noa Lang in
76’ 2T – Miguel Gutiérrez out, Mathías Olivera in; Alessandro Buongiorno out, Juan Jesus in
81’ 2T – Scott McTominay out, Lorenzo Lucca in
Yellow Cards for Napoli:
17’ 2T – Rasmus Hojlund (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2T – Noa Lang (Unsporting behavior); 31’ 2T – David Neres (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)