In the Italian Super Cup semifinal, "Bologna" defeated "Inter" 3–2 in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the final. The regular time ended in a 1–1 draw, with the winner decided in penalties.
"Inter" opened the scoring as early as the second minute. Thuram converted a cross from the flank, sending the ball into the far corner of the goal.
However, "Bologna" gradually took the initiative. In the 36th minute, the referee awarded a penalty after a VAR review for a handball.
Orsolini coolly converted the penalty to equalize. No further goals were scored before halftime.
In the second half, the Milan club put more emphasis on attacking but lacked efficiency. Ravaglia made several crucial saves to keep "Bologna" in the game.
Toward the end of the match, both teams played cautiously, and the game proceeded to a penalty shootout. "Inter" started the penalty series but mistakes by Barella and Miranda proved costly.
Ravaglia played a pivotal role by making two decisive saves. The decisive penalty was taken by Immobile, who successfully slotted the ball into the net.
As a result, "Bologna" secured a dramatic 3–2 victory and advanced to the tournament’s final.
Italian Super Cup. Semifinal
Bologna — Inter 1:1
Penalty shootout — 3:2.
December 19. Riyadh. "King Saud University Stadium"
Goals: Orsolini (35, penalty) — Thuram (2).
Bologna — Ravaglia, Holm, Lucumi, Lisaker, Miranda, Moro, Pobega (Ferguson, 76), Orsolini (Cambiaso, 63), Aebischer (Fabbian, 76), Bernardeschi (Rowe, 40), Castro (Immobile, 76).
Inter — Martines, Bisseck, de Vrij, Bastoni, Henrique (Diouf, 72), Barella, Zielinski (Sucic, 86), Mkhitaryan (Frattesi, 71), Dimarco, Bonny, Thuram (Martinez, 71).
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