On 1 October one of the matches of the 7th round of the Italian football championship took place. Bologna (Italy) and Empoli (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 7th round
Bologna (Italy) - Empoli (Italy) - 3:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Orsolini (21), Orsolini (66), Orsolini (90+3)
Warnings: L. Kakace (9), S. Walukiewicz (39), T. Corazza (44), Filippo Ranocchia (45+3), O. El Azzouzi (58), Matteo Cancellieri (81).
In a thrilling Serie A encounter, Bologna claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory over Empoli at the legendary Renato Dall'Ara stadium. The match showed the tenacity and skill of both teams, but Bologna came away with a convincing victory. In the first half Bologna took the lead on 21 minutes thanks to a brilliant goal by R. Orsolini. However, Empoli could not find their rhythm and failed when L. Kakache was yellow carded on 9 minutes. The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Bologna. The second half started with both teams eager for a break in the game. Bologna continued to attack and in the 66th minute Orsolini struck again, increasing Bologna's lead to 2-0. In an attempt to turn the tide, Empoli made several substitutions, bringing on N. Cambiaga and M. Cancellieri in the 59th minute.
However, Bologna proved to be a formidable force, holding off Empoli's onslaught. In the course of the match Bologna made a number of strategic substitutions: N. Moro replaced O. El Azzouzi in the 54th minute and R. Fröhler replaced M. Aebischer in the 68th minute. These substitutions allowed Bologna to maintain their lead, and in the 90th minute Orsolini scored another goal to complete his hat-trick and secure a convincing 3-0 victory. The spectators in the stands gave an ovation for the outstanding performance of their star player. There were several tense moments in the match for which a total of six yellow cards were received. L. Kakace, F. Valukevic, F. Ranocchia and M. Cancellieri received warnings for their respective teams. Bologna's victory in this match showed their skill and depth, with Orsolini being the standout player. His hat-trick exemplified his outstanding ability and was crucial in achieving the victory. The match between Bologna and Empoli was a thrilling Serie A match that showed the excitement and passion of Italian football. A win for Bologna would certainly boost their confidence, while Empoli need to regroup and work on their tactics and attacking strategy. Overall, the match was a thrilling spectacle, with Bologna winning and their fans eagerly awaiting their next Serie A encounter.
In the next round of matches, the rivals will face each other: Inter vs Bologna, Empoli vs Udinese.
Bologna | Empoli | |
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9 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
21 | Kicks | 12 |
2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
16 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
11 | Offences | 16 |
2 | Corner | 6 |
2 | Offsides | 1 |
55% | Ball possession | 45% |
2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
4 | Keeper saves | 6 |
443 | Total assists | 346 |
370 | Accurate assists | 279 |
84% | Accuracy of passes | 81% |