Bologna defeats Milan 1-0 to win Coppa Italia

Bologna's recent triumph over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final, winning 1-0, marks a significant milestone in the club's history. This victory represents Bologna's first major trophy in 51 years, highlighting a remarkable turnaround for a team that has faced challenges in recent seasons . The match took place at the Stadio Olimpico and was characterized by a resilient performance from Bologna, particularly their defense led by goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski, who effectively neutralized Milan’s offensive threats .

The defender was on the losing side at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome this evening, as Dan Ndoye got the only goal at the 53rd minute.

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“We are disappointed with the way the game went and it’s difficult to find the right words,” Gabbia told Sport Mediaset.

“There is disappointment, regret, because this is a negative season for us. It was a bad night that could’ve been wonderful if we’d just done better.

By winning the final, Milan would secure a place in the Europa League next season and major silverware for the second time in the last four seasons when both seemed unlikely just weeks ago. While standards are high at Milan, that would be quite an improvement since the period between their Scudetto triumphs in 2011-2021. During that decade, Milan won the Supercoppa Italia twice, but that was their only silverware in that span. So that's when securing Champions League soccer in four consecutive seasons and winning the league is something to celebrate, despite the disappointment that has happened during the season.

Italiano had been flung in the air by his players in celebration immediately after the final whistle. Many of them were in tears of joy, much like some of the thousands of Bologna fans in the stands.

And the 47-year-old coach was eager to get back to the festivities.

"Now let me go and celebrate, because this is something really incredible," Italiano said with a smile at the end of his television interview.

The decisive moment of the match came eight minutes into the second half when Dan Ndoye capitalized on a defensive error from Milan's Theo Hernandez to score the only goal of the game . This moment not only secured victory but also qualified Bologna for next season's UEFA Europa League and Supercoppa Italiana. The win is particularly noteworthy given Bologna’s previous defeat to Milan just weeks prior in Serie A .

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