Coppa Italia, Atalanta-Bologna 0-1, Castro gives the semi-final to the rossoblù

Scoreless first half

First call-up for new arrivals Posch and Maldini against Atalanta but they both start from the bench, Retegui is in attack. Italiano confirms Dallinga from the 1st minute in place of Castro, Fabbian plays in the three-quarter line with Odgaard who slides to the wing at the expense of Dominguez. First chance of the match in the 7th minute: De Ketelaere escapes behind the defense and shoots with his right, Skorupski is attentive and lifts it over the crossbar. Bologna relies on conclusions from outside to react, Pobega and Odgaard try: out. Dea chance in the 28th minute: another run by De Ketelaere who serves Ederson, a sure-fire right-footed shot by the Brazilian that meets the providential save of Lykogiannis. Red and blue trouble in the 40th minute: muscular problem for Odgaard, Dominguez enters in his place. At the end of the game, a great play by Ndoye who sits down De Roon and passes to Pobega's left foot: Hien sacrifices himself and save a clear goal.

Castro makes Bologna fly

The second half opens with a great opportunity for Bellanova who arrives to conclude on a cross from Zappacosta: Skorupski's miracle who deflects it into a corner. Bologna responds in the 60th minute: Dallinga passes it to Pobega who tries first with his right foot: amazing save by Rui Patricio who saves with his fingertips in the corner. Nice run with a dangerous cross by Cuadrado after a few minutes: Skorupski is attentive and clears the threat. In the 74th minute, a monumental chance for Maldini on Brescianini's through ball: Skorupski even blocks it. Back and forth, Holm tries with his left foot: Rui Patricio punches it away. In the 80th minute, Bologna breaks the deadlock: a terrifying free kick by Lykogiannis finds Castro (just entered) ready for the header, Rui Patricio is beaten. It ends like this, the Bologna flies to the Coppa Italia semi-finals.