Bologna’s 33 shots earn a 2-1 win at Parma

Bologna won 2-1 at Parma in Serie A, with Arthur Theate’s opener and 33 total shots underlining their control of the match. The result gives Bologna 17 points from 11 games, while Parma remain on 8 points.

Theate breaks the deadlock after Parma’s red card

Parma’s Abdoulaye Niakhate Ndiaye was sent off in the 9th minute, a major early turning point. Bologna eventually converted their pressure in the 53rd minute, when Arthur Theate scored from Nicolo Cambiaghi’s assist to make it 0-1.

Riccardo Orsolini doubled Bologna’s advantage with a penalty in the 72nd minute, but Parma responded when Vincent Sierro scored from the spot in the 81st minute. Bologna held on for the 2-1 victory.

Bologna control the numbers

The visitors had 68% possession and completed 429 accurate passes compared with Parma’s 156. Bologna also led 33-11 in total shots, 10-2 in shots on goal and 15-1 in corners. Their expected-goals figure was 3.79, against Parma’s 1.51, although Parma’s late penalty made the scoreline closer than the overall numbers suggested.

Theate was the standout performer, earning an 8.0 rating after playing 90 minutes, scoring once and recording two shots on target.

Points gap widens

Bologna went into the game ranked #10 on 14 points, six ahead of Parma, who were ranked #15 on 8 points. They now lead Parma by 9 points. Bologna had entered after two straight losses, while Parma had also lost their previous two; the result ends Bologna’s run with a win and leaves Parma with another defeat.