Bologna, with a goal from Argentine Santiago Castro, lost 4-1 on penalties to Lazio after a 1-1 draw in regulation time and was eliminated from the Coppa Italia. As reported by the Argentine News Agency, the team led by Vincenzo Italiano arrived at this match following two consecutive defeats in Serie A: against Milan 3-0 and Parma 1-0 last Saturday. With these latest results, Bologna stagnated in the middle of the table and moved away from European competition spots, remaining 11 points behind them. After a corner kick taken by Croatian Nikola Moro, the ball fell into the center of the penalty area where the former Vélez player headed it in, as goalkeeper Ivan Provedely failed to come out effectively. However, three minutes into the second half, Maurizio Sarri's team equalized with a goal from substitute Dutchman Tijanni Noslin, following a great run down the left flank by Nigerian Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and a subsequent pass. In the penalty shootout, goalkeeper Provedeli shone by saving the first penalty from Scottish Lewis Ferguson, while Riccardo Orsolini missed his shot wide. Lazio, by converting all four of their penalties, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, where they will face Atalanta. Therefore, this match against Lazio was of vital importance for the red-and-blue team. At the Renato D'Ara stadium, Italiano's side started the match in the lead with a goal from Argentine forward Castro at the 30-minute mark.
