On 24 September, one of the matches of the 5th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Bologna (Italy) and Napoli (Naples) met.
Italian Championship, 5th round
Bologna (Italy) - Napoli (Nap les) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: M. Olivera (6), Ebisher (30), Lobotka (49), K. Kvaratskhelia (53), D. Ndoye (55), Skorupski (72), R. Freiler (81), Matteo Politano (82), Mario Rui (90+4).
In a much-anticipated Serie A match at the legendary Renato Dall'Ara stadium, Bologna and Napoli battled it out in a tense contest. Both teams showed great defence throughout the match, which led to a goalless draw both at half-time and in regulation time. The match started with high energy and determination from both sides. Already in the 6th minute, Napoli's M. Olivera received a yellow card for a rough tackle, setting the tone for a physical battle. Bologna quickly responded with a substitution in the 10th minute, replacing L. De Silvestri with S. Poch. Poche. Minutes passed, and in the 30th minute Bologna midfielder M. Aebischer found himself in the referee's book, receiving a yellow card. The first half ended in a tense struggle, giving neither team the opportunity to realise their chances. The second half started with a substitution for Napoli - in the 46th minute M. Olivera was replaced by M. Rui, trying to give the attack a new impetus. However, the number of yellow cards continued to grow: S. Lobotka and K. Kvaratskhelia received warnings on the 49th and 53rd minutes respectively. In the 55th minute, Bologna's D. Ndoye got into the referee's notebook.
In the 65th minute Bologna made two significant substitutions: D. Ndoye came on in place of A. Salemakers and J. Lukumi replaced R. Calafiori. In the 67th minute Napoli responded with a substitution of their own - G. Raspadori replaced M. Calafiori. Raspadori replaced M. Politano. The tension in the match was growing, approaching the climax. On 72 minutes Bologna goalkeeper L. Skorupski received a yellow card, demonstrating his selflessness at the post. In the 72nd minute, Napoli were awarded a penalty, but V. Osimhen failed to convert it, keeping the score on the scoreboard. As time ran out, both teams made additional substitutions to turn the match in their favour. In the 82nd minute, instead of M. Ebischer and R. Orsolini, R. Fröhler and O. El-Azzouzi appeared for Bologna, and instead of J. Karlsson, J. Karlsson came on the pitch. Karlsson. In response, Napoli introduced G. Simeone and J. Cahuste, who replaced V. Osimhen and S. Lobotka respectively. Lobotka respectively. In the 90th minute, with time running out, Napoli's M. Rui became the last player to receive a yellow card, indicating a fierce fight in the match. As a result, the meeting between Bologna and Napoli demonstrated the resilience and determination of both sides in defence and ended in a goalless draw.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Monza vs Bologna, Napoli vs Udinese.
| Bologna | Napoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 4 | Kicks | 12 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 1 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 15 | Offences | 12 |
| 5 | Corner | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 50% | Ball possession | 50% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 443 | Total assists | 447 |
| 395 | Accurate assists | 388 |
| 89% | Accuracy of passes | 87% |