Bologna

Bologna suffered an unlucky defeat on new coach Thiago Motta's debut, hitting the woodwork twice, as Empoli took their first win of the season with Filippo.

[Nicolò Cambiaghi](https://football-italia.net/player/nicolo-cambiaghi/) stung Skorupski’s gloves at the near stick and Empoli took the lead somewhat against the run of play for the second half. [Riccardo Orsolini](https://football-italia.net/player/riccardo-orsolini/) tested [Guglielmo Vicario](https://football-italia.net/player/guglielmo-vicario/) with a fingertip save on the angled drive, then an acrobatic cross-shot, while [Lorenzo De Silvestri](https://football-italia.net/player/lorenzo-de-silvestri/) nodded over the bar. [Adama Soumaoro](https://football-italia.net/player/adama-soumaoro/) and [Nicola Sansone](https://football-italia.net/player/nicola-sansone/) were injured, but [Marko Arnautovic](https://football-italia.net/player/marko-arnautovic/) shook off a knock to start. [Denso Kasius](https://football-italia.net/player/denso-kasius/) cross wide at the back post. [Fiorentina](/teams/fiorentina) 2-1, so [Thiago](https://football-italia.net/player/thiago/) Motta made his debut on the bench and switched to four at the back. [Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro](https://football-italia.net/player/jean-daniel-akpa-akpro/) was suspended, with [Mattia Destro](https://football-italia.net/player/mattia-destro/), [Lorenzo Tonelli](https://football-italia.net/player/lorenzo-tonelli/), [Tyronne Ebuehi](https://football-italia.net/player/tyronne-ebuehi/) and [Tommaso Baldanzi](https://football-italia.net/player/tommaso-baldanzi/) out of action.

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Empoli’s victory means there are only three teams still seeking their first win of the Serie A season. One of those, Sampdoria, was playing at Spezia later. But, after a lengthy decision with the video assistant referee, referee Manuel Volpi reversed his decision because of an offside in the buildup.

Hand ball by Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna). Hand ball by (Empoli). Attempt blocked. Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box i.

Nicolas Haas (Empoli) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Filippo Bandinelli (Empoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Nedim Bajrami (Empoli) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Musa Barrow (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Andrea Cambiaso (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Sam Lammers (Empoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Marko Arnautovic (Bologna) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Roberto Soriano (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Assisted by Musa Barrow with a cross following a corner. Andrea Cambiaso (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked.

Bologna coach Thiago Motta walks on the sideline during the Serie A soccer match between Bologna and Empoli at the Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, ...

Former Italian international Thiago Motta's reign as Bologna coach started with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat in Serie A against Empoli on Saturday.

Bologna fell to their third defeat in seven matches, as they slide towards the relegation zone. Filippo Bandinelli broke the deadlock with quarter of an hour to go in Bologna following a fumble from home goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. Former Italian international Thiago Motta's reign as Bologna coach started with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat in Serie A against Empoli on Saturday.

For his debut, Thiago Motta, new coach of Bologna, lost 1-0 at home against Empoli, during the 7th day of the Italian championship.

The Serbian technician spent three and a half years at the club, marked by his fight against leukemia since the summer of 2019. For his debut, Motta had made a change of tactical system by opting for a 4-2-3-1 instead of the 3-5-2 of his predecessor. The Rossoblù concede their third defeat in seven matches.

Former Italian international Thiago Motta's reign as Bologna coach started with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat in Serie A against Empoli on Saturday.

Bologna fell to their third defeat in seven matches, as they slide towards the relegation zone. Filippo Bandinelli broke the deadlock with quarter of an hour to go in Bologna following a fumble from home goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. Former Italian international Thiago Motta's reign as Bologna coach started with a disappointing 1-0 home defeat in Serie A against Empoli on Saturday.

Thiago Motta's first game in charge of Bologna has ended in disappointment as his team hit the woodwork...

But, after a lengthy decision with the video assistant, referee Manuel Volpi reversed his decision because of an offside in the buildup. Empoli were awarded a penalty in the 59th minute after a cross hit the arm of defender Petar Stojanovic. Thiago Motta's first game in charge of Bologna has ended in disappointment as his team hit the woodwork twice in a 1-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Empoli in Serie A.

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But, after a lengthy decision with the video assistant, referee Manuel Volpi reversed his decision because of an offside in the buildup. Empoli were awarded a penalty in the 59th minute after a cross hit the arm of defender Petar Stojanovic. Thiago Motta's first game in charge of Bologna has ended in disappointment as his team hit the woodwork twice in a 1-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Empoli in Serie A.

Filippo Bandinelli's second goal in as many matches was enough for Empoli to beat Bologna.

Spezia earned its second victory of the season. But, after a lengthy decision with the video assistant referee, referee Manuel Volpi reversed his decision because of an offside in the buildup. Youth squad coach Luca Vigiani had been in charge for the 2-1 victory over Fiorentina last weekend, Bologna first win this season.