Bernabé scores the fastest goal of the Serie A season, but Ordoñez’s red card and Bologna’s efficiency turn the Derby dell’Emilia into a statement win for Italiano’s side.
Bologna’s remarkable form continues. Thiago Italiano’s men claimed another vital victory — and bragging rights in the Derby dell’Emilia — with a 3–1 comeback win over Parma at the Stadio Tardini. A brace from Castro and a late goal from Miranda cancelled out Bernabé’s lightning opener, keeping Bologna firmly in the Champions League chase.
The game could not have started more dramatically: just 13 seconds in, Bernabé intercepted a loose ball and smashed home from the edge of the box to give Parma a dream start — the fastest goal of the Serie A season so far. The home crowd erupted, but Bologna responded with authority.
In the 17th minute, Holm set up Castro, who powered past Estevez and drilled the equalizer past Suzuki. Things worsened for Parma soon after: Estevez limped off injured, and Ordoñez saw red before halftime for two reckless challenges, leaving his team down to ten men.
With the numerical advantage, Bologna took control of the match. Castro struck again midway through the second half, reacting first to a loose ball in the box to complete his brace. In stoppage time, left-back Miranda sealed the win with a precise low shot — his first goal in Serie A — capping off a dominant second-half display.
For Parma, it’s another frustrating afternoon: an early spark undone by defensive lapses and indiscipline. Bologna, meanwhile, continue to soar — level on points with Milan and Juventus, and very much in the mix for Europe.
Match Report
Serie A – Matchday 11
Venue: Stadio Ennio Tardini (Parma)
Scorers:
- 1’ Bernabé (Parma)
- 17’ Castro (Bologna)
- 68’ Castro (Bologna)
- 90+2’ Miranda (Bologna)
Parma (4-4-2): Suzuki; Delprato, Circati (40′ Ndiaye), Valenti, Britschgi (78′ Hernani); Ordoñez, Keita, Estevez (24′ Sørensen), Bernabé; Pellegrino (78′ Djuric), Benedyczak (79′ Cutrone).
Coach: Cuesta
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Holm, Heggem, Lucumí, Miranda; Freuler (56′ Moro), Pobega; Orsolini (82′ Bernardeschi), Odgaard (72′ Fabbian), Rowe (82′ Cambiaghi); Castro (72′ Dallinga).
Coach: Italiano
Referee: Bonacina
Bookings: Castro (Bologna), Valenti (Parma), Cambiaghi (Bologna)
Red Card: 35’ Ordoñez (Parma), second yellow
