Bologna vs Lazio : A Night of Football and Fine Margins
⚽ Bologna vs Lazio — Coppa Italia Quarter-Final
📅 11 Feb 2026 — Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna (Italy)
📊 Final Score: Bologna 1–1 Lazio (Lazio win 4–1 on penalties)
🧾 Champion Were Knocked Out
The Coppa Italia quarter–final between Bologna and Lazio was a tightly contested clash which ended 1–1 after 90 minutes at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Despite Bologna taking the lead early, Lazio fought back to secure a draw and ultimately advanced in the shootout thanks to superior penalty execution.
Respect on the pitch: Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna) and Daniel Maldini (Lazio) share a handshake after the match.
📊 Match Stats (Regulation Time)
| Statistic | Bologna | Lazio |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 1 |
| Ball Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Total Shots | 13 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
🔑 Key Moments
- 30’ Goal — Santiago Castro (Bologna)Castro opened the scoring with a composed finish to give the hosts a deserved lead.
- 48’ Goal — Tijjani Noslin (Lazio)Noslin restored parity early in the second half after a strong attacking move by Lazio.
- Penalty ShootoutLazio prevailed 4–1 in the shootout to secure progression to the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
🌟 Key Players
Bologna
- Santiago Castro → Goal scorer — gave Bologna the lead with a well-timed header.
- Jens Odgaard → Offensive threat — created several chances.
Lazio
- Tijjani Noslin → Goal scorer — decisive early second-half strike.
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru → Creator — provided the assist for the equaliser.
🕵️♂️ Scouting Watchlist
⚽ Nicolò Cambiaghi — Bologna
Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder
Match Involvement (vs Lazio):
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| Minutes Played | 63 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Shots | Several attempts |
| Key Contributions | Earned free kicks, created space & chances |
Notes: Cambiaghi was active in the attacking buildup, winning free kicks and attempting to destabilise Lazio’s defense before being substituted.
⚽ Daniel Maldini — Lazio
Position: Attacking Midfielder / Forward
Match Involvement (vs Bologna):
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| Minutes Played | 61 |
| Shots | 1 (saved) |
| Assists | 0 |
| Workrate | High pressing |
Notes: Maldini worked hard to link play and forced a save early in the match; he was substituted around the hour mark.
(Career context: As an attacking midfielder with Serie A and Coppa appearances, Maldini added creative spark despite no goal contributions here.)
📝 Summary
In a balanced Coppa Italia quarter-final, Bologna took an early lead through Santiago Castro, but Lazio responded thanks to Tijjani Noslin. Both teams battled hard with limited clear chances, and after 90 minutes the score remained 1–1. A penalty shootout followed, where Lazio converted more of their spot-kicks to progress to the semi-finals, showcasing resilience and composure under pressure.
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