Riccardo Orsolini sinks Empoli

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Bologna-Empoli 3-0

The match between Bologna and Empoli, played at the Dall'Ara, saw the hosts prevail with a clear 3-0.

The hosts, led by Thiago Motta and deployed with a 4-2-3-1, took control of the game from the first minutes. The team created several scoring chances, but è it was Riccardo Orsolini who broke the balance on 21'with a powerful shot that beat the opposing goalkeeper. The first half thus è ended with Bologna leading 1-0.

In the second half, Empoli, coached by Aurelio Andreazzoli and deployed with a 4-3-1-2, tried to react and equalize but failed to materialize the chances created and conceded two more goals, both scored by Orsolini, who thus completed his personal hat trick. Despite Empoli&#39s attempts to recover, Bologna maintained control of the game and closed the match with a convincing 3-0 victory.

Also of note were the yellow cards received by Liberato Cacace and Filippo Ranocchia of Empoli and Oussama El Azzouzi of Bologna.

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