The match between Bologna and Udinese at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, part of the 26th round of Serie A, concluded with a 1-0 victory for the home side. Federico Bernardeschi scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 74th minute, securing the win for Bologna.
Bernardeschi delivered an impressive performance, shining as he netted the decisive goal. Another standout was goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, who made a notable contribution by saving four shots from the Udinese attackers.
Head coach Vincenzo Italiano adopted a 4-3-3 formation for Bologna, featuring Skorupski in goal; João Mário, Jhon Lucumí, Martin Vitik, and Juan Miranda in defense; with Tommaso Pobega, Remo Freuler, and Simon Sohm in midfield; while Riccardo Orsolini, Santiago Castro, and Jonathan Rowe led the attack.
On the other side, Kosta Runjaic’s Udinese lined up in a 5-4-1 formation with Maduka Okoye as the goalkeeper; Kingsley Ehizibue, Christian Kabasele, Oumar Solet, Thomas Kristensen, and Jordan Zemura in defense; Jesper Karlström, Arthur Atta, Jakub Piotrowski, and Nicolò Zaniolo in the midfield; with Adam Buksa upfront.
Referee Matteo Marcenaro oversaw the match.
In their next fixture, Bologna will face Pisa away, while Udinese will host Fiorentina at home. Bologna currently sits in eighth place in the league standings with 36 points, while Udinese remains in eleventh with 32 points.
Substitutions for Bologna
55’ 2H – Jonathan Rowe off for Nicoló Cambiaghi, Riccardo Orsolini off for Federico Bernardeschi, Tommaso Pobega off for Nikola Moro.
81’ 2H – Juan Miranda off for Nadir Zortea.
84’ 2H – Santiago Castro off for Thijs Dallinga.
Yellow Card for Bologna:
22’ 2H – Juan Miranda (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Udinese
70’ 2H – Adam Buksa off for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp; 79’ 2H – Christian Kabasele off for Idrissa Gueye, Jesper Karlström off for Oier Zarraga; 9’ 1H – Oumar Solet off for Nicoló Bertola.
Yellow Card for Udinese:
16’ 2H – Adam Buksa (Insulting or disapproving the referee).