Parma, 27 September 2023 - A great test of strength for the Crociati against Bari: 2-1 at the Tardini in the midweek match. A strong start for Pecchia’s boys, as the linesman ruled out Čolak’s early finish. Former Bari player, Partipilo opened the scoring in the 15th minute after beautiful play from Delprato and Mihaila. Nasti cancelled out the lead seconds into the second half. Parma continued to attack, however, and Pecchia subbed on Benedyczak onto the pitch in the 74th minute, a significant decision. Bonny dummied Estévez’s cross in 81’ and Adrian was ready at the back post to tap the ball in. Fifth goal for the Pole in the league this season: a victory of character and strength. And Sunday Parma travel to Cremonese. 

PARMA 2-1 BARI

Scorers: 15’ Partipilo, 46’ Nasti, 81’ Benedyczak

PARMA (4-2-3-1) Chichizola; Delprato, Balogh, Circati, Ansaldi (58’ Di Chiara); Estévez, Hernani (66’ Bernabé); Mihaila (58’ Man), Sohm, Partipilo (74’ Benedyczak); Čolak (58’’ Bonny). 

Unused subs: Turk, Corvi, Osorio, Begić, Hainaut, Coulibaly, Zagaritis.

Coach: Fabio Pecchia

BARI (4-3-1-2) Brenno; Dorval, Di Cesare (79’ Zuzek), Vicari, Maita (83’ Morachioli); Ricci, Maiello (79’ Benali), Koutsoupias (73’ Acampora); Aramu; Nasti (73’ Diaw), Sibilli.

Unused subs: Farroni, Matino, Bellomo, Achik, Faggi, Edjouma, Frabotta.

Coach: Michele Mignani

REFEREE: Sacchi di Macerata

Assistants: Bresmes, Barone

Fourth official: Crezzini VAR: Di Paolo AVAR: Meraviglia

Bookings: Sibilli, Di Cesare, Vicari, Bonny, Pecchia

Corners: 5-3

Injury time: 3’ - 6’