Bologna, 4 December 2025 – Parma put in a strong performance in the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa, but were knocked out by the reigning champions Bologna after conceding a late 89th-minute winner.

The Gialloblu started the match on the front foot, pressing the hosts from the first whistle. In the 6th minute, Benedyczak came close to opening the scoring after a threaded pass from Ondrejka, only for Ravaglia to deny him with a desperate save. Seven minutes later, the Polish forward managed to score, perfectly set up by Løvik, finishing across goal to give Parma a 1-0 lead. Benedyczak went close again in the 18th minute with a powerful shot that Ravaglia tipped over for a corner. Bologna equalised in the 38th minute through Rowe, ending the first half level at 1-1.

Early in the second half, Troilo made a crucial block to deny Fabbian, while Løvik, on a fine solo run, failed to double Parma’s lead when he missed a one-on-one with Ravaglia. Bologna took the lead in the dying moments, with Castro converting Holm’s cross to seal a 2-1 victory.

Bologna 2-1 Parma

Scorers: 13’ Benedyczak, 38’ Rowe, 89’ Castro

Bologna (4-2-3-1)

Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lucumi, Lykogiannis; Sulemana (70’ Pobega), Ferguson; Bernardeschi (80’ Immobile), Fabbian (80’ Odgaard), Rowe (70’ Dominguez); Dallinga (70’ Castro)

Substitutes: Pessina, Franceschelli, De Silvestri, Miranda, Zortea, Moro, Orsolini, Cambiaghi

Coach: Vincenzo Italiano

Parma (3-5-2)

Guaita; Trabucchi (55’ Estévez), Troilo, Delprato; Britschgi, Cremaschi (86’ Djurić), Keita, Ordonez (86’ Hernani Jr), Løvik; Ondrejka (46’ Oristanio), Benedyczak (65’ Cutrone)

Substitutes: Corvi, Rinaldi, Valenti, Valeri, Conde, Sørensen, Bernabé, Begić, Pellegrino, Almqvist

Coach: Carlos Cuesta

Referee: Paride Tremolada (Monza)

Assistants: Giuseppe Perrotti, Simone Pistarelli

Fourth Official: Marco Piccinini

VAR: Niccolò Baroni

AVAR: Luca Pairetto

Yellow Cards: Cremaschi, Hernani Jr, Pobega

Corners: 11-1

Added Time: 2’; 5’