Bologna triumphed in the Emilia derby against Parma, securing their spot in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia. They will now face the winner of the Lazio vs. Milan match.
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Under Vincenzo Italiano’s guidance, the current Coppa Italia champions took down Parma with a last-minute goal from Santiago Castro, securing their advancement without the need for penalties.
In the first half, Rowe capitalized on a defensive blunder by Trabucchi, scoring his debut goal for Bologna and leveling the match after Benedyczak had initially put Parma ahead with a well-timed strike, despite Ravaglia’s efforts to stop him.
Benedyczak 🔥 Goal + Ravaglia🧱
The opening half of the Emilia derby saw Benedyczak shine, showcasing his skills.
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Initially, he was thwarted by Ravaglia after receiving a pass from Ondrejka. He was denied again when the Bologna goalkeeper deflected his shot to the corner after Benedyczak managed to outpace Lucumi.
Meanwhile, Lovik’s vertical ball set up Benedyczak for the 1-0 lead for Parma, taking advantage of Bologna’s defensive misalignment.
Trabucchi HORROR 😱 Rowe UNLOCKS💥
Bologna equalized after capitalizing on a major defensive error from Trabucchi of Parma.
The Ducali defender failed to intervene, creating an opportunity for Rowe.
The former Marseille player launched a diagonal shot that struck the post before quickly recovering the ball and finishing with a tap-in.
💥 ‘El Torito’ Overpowers Parma: Castro’s Dagger
‘El Torito’ Castro was lethal, finding the back of the net to give Bologna the lead.
Receiving a perfectly placed cross from Holm, Castro eluded Estevez and finished with a header to secure victory.
This article was originally translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can view the original Italian version here.
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