On Sunday, Bologna claimed a vital victory in their Serie A match against Cremonese, finishing 2-1 in front of their home crowd at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. The match opened with an early goal from João Mário, who found the net just 2 minutes into the game, putting Bologna ahead 1-0.
Jonathan Rowe doubled the lead for Bologna in the 15th minute, showcasing a well-crafted team play. Despite Bologna having a chance to extend their lead further when Nikola Moro hit the post in the 42nd minute, they went into halftime with a comfortable advantage.
Cremonese fought back in the second half, and Federico Bonazzoli managed to score from the penalty spot in the 45th minute, reigniting hopes for the visitors. However, Bologna held on, and João Mário was a standout player for his contributions, not only for his goal but also for his overall defensive efforts.
Jonathan Rowe also impressed, contributing with a goal and three shots on target throughout the match.
Cremonese’s coach Marco Giampaolo opted for a 4-4-2 setup, placing Emil Audero in goal and utilizing a defensive line of Filippo Terracciano, Matteo Bianchetti, Sebastiano Luperto, and Giuseppe Pezzella. Midfield included Alessio Zerbin, Youssef Maleh, Alberto Grassi, and Jari Vandeputte, with Milan Djuric and Federico Bonazzoli leading the attack.
On the other hand, Bologna’s manager Vincenzo Italiano set his team in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Federico Ravaglia in goal. The defensive lineup consisted of João Mário, Martin Vitik, Jhon Lucumí, and Juan Miranda, while the midfield was patrolled by Nikola Moro, Remo Freuler, Federico Bernardeschi, Simon Sohm, and Jonathan Rowe, with Santiago Castro upfront.
The match was officiated by referee Rosario Abisso.
Next, Cremonese will face Cagliari away, while Bologna will host Lecce. After this match, Bologna rests at 27 points, sitting in 18th place, while Cremonese is in a better position with 45 points, holding the 8th spot in the standings.
Substitutions for Cremonese
- 45’ 2T: Jari Vandeputte out for Morten Thorsby, Alberto Grassi out for Warren Bondo, Milan Djuric out for David Okereke
- 52’ 2T: Morten Thorsby out for Martín Payero
- 84’ 2T: Alessio Zerbin out for Romano Floriani
Yellow Cards for Cremonese:
- 44’ 1T: Youssef Maleh (Unsporting behavior)
- 50’ 2T: Martín Payero (Arguing with an opponent)
Red Card for Cremonese:
- 47’ 2T: Youssef Maleh (Direct red)
Substitutions for Bologna
- 60’ 2T: Federico Bernardeschi out for Riccardo Orsolini
- 77’ 2T: Jonathan Rowe out for Nicoló Cambiaghi, Simon Sohm out for Lewis Ferguson
- 81’ 2T: João Mário out for Nadir Zortea, Nikola Moro out for Tommaso Pobega
Yellow Cards for Bologna:
- 29’ 2T: Federico Ravaglia (Delaying the game)
- 50’ 2T: Lewis Ferguson (Arguing with an opponent)
Red Card for Bologna:
- 51’ 2T: Lewis Ferguson (Second yellow)