Udinese - Bologna - 3:0. Italian Championship, 18th round. Match review, statistics

On 30 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Italian football championship took place. Udinese (Italy) and Bologna (Italy) met.

Italian Championship, 18th round

Udinese (Italy) - Bologna (Italy) - 3:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: R. Pereyra (23), L. Pereira (23), L. Lucca (48), M. Pajero (52)

Warnings: K. Urbanski (6), R. Pereira (45+2), Ferguson (45+3), R. Freuler (63), Joshua Zirkzi (72), G. Fabbian (75), Isaac Success (90+2).

Udinese vs Bologna match review:

In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Bluenergy Stadium, Udinese claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Bologna. The match was filled with exciting moments, showing the skill and determination of both teams. The match started with both teams battling hard, with each team looking to gain an advantage. However, six minutes after receiving a yellow card, Bologna player K. Urbanski found himself in the referee's book, while Udinese seized the opportunity and turned the tide in the 23rd minute when R. Pereira struck the opponents' goal. The goal ignited the home crowd and gave Udinese's game momentum. The first half continued with both teams battling hard but was marred by a flurry of yellow cards. In the 45th minute, Udinese player R. Pereira was cautioned, followed by Bologna player L. Ferguson. At the start of the second half, Udinese wasted no time in asserting their superiority. On 48 minutes L. Lucca increased Udinese's lead in the score, which infuriated the home crowd. Just four minutes later, M. Pajero added another goal to Udinese's tally, leaving Bologna stunned and trailing by three goals. Realising the need for change, Bologna made a number of substitutions in the 55th and 56th minutes. N. Moro and M. Ebischer were replaced by S. Posh and J. Lukumi. Posh and J. Lukumi respectively.

V. Christiansen and A. Salemakers made way for G. Fabbianu and R. Orsolini, giving the Bologna squad renewed vigour. Bologna's frustration grew and discipline suffered. In the 63rd minute, R. Fröhler received a yellow card, which exacerbated their problems. "Udinese" responded with their substitutions: in the 69th minute, F. Ebosele replaced O. Zarraga. The match became increasingly hot, which led to a yellow card for Bologna player J. Zirksee in the 72nd minute. Zirksee in the 72nd minute. "Bologna" tried to save the match by releasing S. van Hooijdonk instead of K. Urbanski in the 74th minute. However, their hopes were not fulfilled as G. Fabbian was yellow carded in the 75th minute. "Udinese continued to dominate and in the 80th minute Valas and F. Toven were substituted. R. Pereira came on in place of L. Samardzic, as Udinese were keen to finish the match with a three goal advantage. Bologna's frustration reached a boiling point in the 83rd minute when T. Motta received a red card, leaving Bologna with ten men. The numerical advantage made a comeback almost impossible. In the final minutes of the match, Udinese made two last-minute substitutions, replacing I. Success and A. Masina with L. Lucca and H. Camara respectively. At the end of the match, I. Uspekh received a yellow card for a caution and the final whistle ended Udinese's outstanding performance. The three-goal victory showed their dominance throughout the game, leaving Bologna with something to think about. The Stadio Bluenergie erupted in jubilation: "Udinese celebrated a deserved victory and climbed up the Serie A table.

The next round of matches await the rivals: Udinese vs Lazio, Bologna vs Genoa.

Statistics of the match Udinese - Bologna: