After securing a 1-1 draw against Freiburg in the Europa League, Bologna made a strong return to league action, delivering a powerful performance. At the Dall`Ara, Vincenzo Italiano`s side thoroughly dominated Pisa, achieving a decisive 4-0 victory on Serie A matchday 6. Following an aggressive start, the Rossoblù broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with Cambiaghi, thanks to an ingenious play by Orsolini and an assist from Dallinga. In the 38th minute, Moro doubled the lead from a free-kick after Touré was shown a red card. Just two minutes later, Orsolini found the net again, concluding a perfect first half characterized by intensity and quality. The rout continued in the second half as Odgaard scored the fourth goal in the 53rd minute, skillfully deflecting a shot from Caracciolo into the net. Italiano then introduced substitutes without any dip in the team`s tempo, while Skorupski remained largely untroubled. At the final whistle, Bologna celebrated their third consecutive home win, leaving Pisa firmly entrenched at the bottom of the league table.
Coach Italiano`s Post-Match Analysis
“I was pleased with the spirit of the lads and our approach to the game. It was important to give value to our draw against Lecce. I saw the ferocity and spirit that set us apart last year. I congratulated the boys because we`re heading into the international break in high spirits. Rowe? Rowe owes us three goals; I said it in front of everyone. He needs to motivate himself to score them, because when a striker starts finding the net, it adds significant value to the entire team. I don`t believe he acted intentionally, but he definitely needs to improve in that area.”
Coach Gilardino`s Post-Match Analysis
“It`s difficult to comment on a match like this. I need to analyze the first 24 minutes, during which we maintained the identity we`ve displayed in previous games. However, from the expulsion to the second and third goals, we completely lost our way, and that`s something we simply cannot allow to happen. Today, some crucial details were missing. In the initial 20 minutes, we had opportunities to capitalize better on certain situations. Now, it`s essential to keep our confidence high; we are a young team, and perhaps these defeats can serve as a catalyst for a fresh start. We must cultivate a stronger mentality.”
