Bologna Thump Empoli to include the Italian Cup final

02 April 2025 02:33 AM IST Bologna Thump Empoli to close the Italian Cup final in the Italian Cup final, after walking on Empoli on Tuesday after a 3-0 win and gave joyful fans on a first big trophy in more than half a century. HT Image in-form Riccardo Orsolini finished the standings with a smart first time in the 23rd minute, after which further goals in each half of Thijs Dalinga ensured a big first-leg benefit for Bologna in the last four draw. Bologna has not been in a major tournament final since recently in the Italian Cup in 1974, the second of their two triumph of the domestic cup. But the seven times Italian champions almost probably play one of the two Milan giants, who will face their first leg on Wednesday, in the next month’s final in Rome after a sixth direct victory in all competitions. The side of Vincenzo Italiano is one of the form teams of Italy and has made light work of Empoli who ever contests their first Italian cup semi-final. Bologna puts fourth in series A and looks a good option to return to the Champions League after their disappointing debut appearance in the competition this season. Italiano was helped by Orsolini, whose opening strike was his fifth in so many games and the calls will increase that the 28-year-old will be brought to the Italy. Orsolini rattled in his 13th goal of the season before Luciano Spalletti and the wing then did the ‘beat-knock’ gesture in a TV camera in a clear message to the Azzurri coach. Italiano is also hunting his first great honor as coach while losing three finals with his previous club Fiorentina, including the Italian Cup final in 2023. Empoli beat Fiorentina and Juventus on their way to their first semi-final, but their dream is watching another defeat. Roberto d’Avera’s team sits in the relegation zone in Serie A after not winning since the beginning of December, and at that time sustained 11 defeats and four lots. TD/NF Juventus Football Club This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without edits to text. Keep abreast of the latest sports news, including the latest headings and updates of the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete in Paris. Catch all the actions of tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favorite football teams and players with the latest out of the match, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. Keep abreast of the latest sports news, including the latest headings and updates of the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete in Paris. Catch all the actions of tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favorite football teams and players with the latest out of the match, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series. See fewer