Bologna triumphed over hosts Sassuolo with a solitary goal in matchday 29 of Serie A. Thijs Dallinga found the net just 5 minutes into the first half, ultimately determining the outcome of the game.
Dallinga’s performance was impressive, as he not only scored the lone goal but also attempted two shots on target, making him the standout player of the match. Meanwhile, Bologna’s goalkeeper, Lukasz Skorupski, proved crucial, saving five shots from the Sassuolo attack.
Sassuolo head coach Fabio Grosso set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation, with Arijanet Muric guarding the goal; Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, and Ulisses García in defense; Ismael Koné, Nemanja Matic, and Kristian Thorstvedt controlling the midfield; along with Domenico Berardi, Andrea Pinamonti, and Armand Laurienté leading the attack.
On the other hand, Bologna’s manager, Vincenzo Italiano, opted for a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Lukasz Skorupski in goal; Lorenzo De Silvestri, Jhon Lucumí, Martin Vitik, and Juan Miranda in defense; Simon Sohm, Nikola Moro, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, and Nicoló Cambiaghi in midfield; with Thijs Dallinga up front.
The match, officiated by referee Kevin Bonacina, took place at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore.
Looking ahead, Sassuolo will face Juventus away, while Bologna will host Lazio in their next fixtures. As a result of this match, Sassuolo sits in ninth place in the league with 38 points, while Bologna is in eighth position with 42 points.
Substitutions for Sassuolo
58’ 2T – Nemanja Matic out for Cristian Volpato; Andrea Pinamonti out for Mbala Nzola.
74’ 2T – Ulisses García out for Josh Doig; Ismael Koné out for Aster Vranckx.
86’ 2T – Domenico Berardi out for Darryl Bakola.
Yellow Card for Sassuolo:
31’ 2T – Mbala Nzola (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Bologna
28’ 1T – Lorenzo De Silvestri out for Nadir Zortea.
63’ 2T – Nikola Moro out for Remo Freuler; Thijs Dallinga out for Santiago Castro.
82’ 2T – Simon Sohm out for Tommaso Pobega; Jens Odgaard out for Federico Bernardeschi.
Yellow Cards for Bologna:
24’ 1T – Thijs Dallinga (Unsporting behavior); 50’ 2T – Nadir Zortea (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement).