Bologna Ends 51-Year Wait with Coppa Italia Win Over AC Milan

Bologna claims Coppa Italia title with 1-0 win over AC Milan, ending 51-year trophy drought. Dan Ndoye scored the decisive goal.

Bologna edge Milan in Coppa Italia final to claim first major trophy in over 50 years. Dan Ndoye etched his name in Bologna history as he scored the decisive goal to end the club’s 51-year wait for Coppa Italia glory. The win came with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in Rome, leaving the Rossoneri still searching for their first cup triumph since 2003.

Just five days after AC Milan beat Bologna 3-1 in Serie A, the two sides renewed hostilities in the Italian capital with the Coppa Italia on the line.

Bologna's goalkeeper, Lukasz Skorupski, made a crucial double save early in the match, denying Sam Beukema and stopping Luka Jovic's follow-up effort. Milan's sole shot on target in the first half came to nothing thanks to Skorupski's heroics. 

Bologna dominated possession in the first half but couldn't capitalize, with Mike Maignan making three straightforward saves. The teams headed into halftime goalless, mirroring their scoreline in the previous meeting just five days prior.

The deadlock was eventually broken by Dan Ndoye, who scored the only goal of the game, securing Bologna's first Coppa Italia title since 1974 and ending their 51-year trophy drought.

In another parallel to the recent Serie A clash, Bologna found the breakthrough in the early stages of the second half to spark scenes of jubilation behind Maignan’s goal.

Ndoye collected the ball in the box after Riccardo Orsolini was dispossessed by a last-ditch tackle, showing great composure to work the space to drill a right-footed shot beyond the despairing Milan goalkeeper.

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Bologna broke the deadlock early in the second half, mirroring the pattern of their recent Serie A match. Dan Ndoye scored the crucial goal, collecting the ball in the box and showing great composure to drill a right-footed shot past Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The goal sparked jubilant scenes among the Bologna players.

Milan's substitutes failed to make a significant impact, despite their team's efforts to pressure Bologna's defense. The Rossoblu backline held firm, limiting Milan to few scoring opportunities.

Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano's wait for a major trophy was rewarded after six minutes of stoppage time, as his team held on for a 1-0 win over AC Milan. The victory earned Bologna qualification for next season's UEFA Europa League and the Supercoppa Italiana.

The win sparked jubilation among the Bologna players and fans, while Milan was left to ponder a gut-wrenching defeat that dashed their hopes for European football this season.