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Inter 3 – 2 Bologna
33′ Jeison Murillo            43′ Blerim Dzemaili
39′ Rodrigo Palacio        73′ Godfred Bonsah
98′ Antonio Candreva

Inter qualifying for the Coppa Italia Quarterfinal after defeating Bologna in extra time in the  Coppa Italia Round of 16.  Inter will play the Quarterfinal against the winner of the match Lazio vs Genoa.

Inter opening the score in the 33rd minute.  A great goal by Colombian Jeison Murillo defeating Bologna goalkeeper Angelo Da Costa with a right footed shot in the top left corner.  The assist is by João Mário with a cross following a corner conceded by Bologna forward Luca Rizzo.

Tough situation for Bologna.  Inter increasing the score in the 39th minute following a fast break.  It is Argentinian forward Rodrigo Palacio to defeat goalkeeper Da Costa with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner.  The assist is by João Mário with a through ball.

Bologna shortening the distance in the 43rd minute.  It is midfielder Blerim Dzemaili to defeat Inter goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo with a right footed shot in the bottom left corner.  The assist is by Federico Di Francesco.

Wow, now, Bologna gaining momentum!  Bologna equalizing or the 2-2 in the 73rd minute.  It is Godfred Bonsah to level the score with a headed shot in the top right corner. The assist is by Adam Masina with a cross.

Regular time ending with the 2-2 and forcing the match for extra time.  It is Inter to take the lead again the 98th minute with Antonio Candreva delivering a left footed shot in the bottom left corner.

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Here is INTER official starting lineup by coach Stefano Pioli:

INTER (4-2-3-1): Carrizo; D’Ambrosio, Medel, Murillo, Ansaldi; Kondogbia, Gagliardini; Gabigol, Joao Mario, Eder; Palacio.

Here is BOLOGNA official starting lineup by coach Roberto Donadoni:

BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Da Costa; Krafth, Oikonomou, Maietta, Masina; Donsah, Pulgar, Dzemaili; Di Francesco, Destro, Rizzo.

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2016 – 2017 Coppa Italia Roud of 16

Inter 3 – 2 Bologna
Tuesday 17 January 2017
Giuseppe Meazza Stadium
Milan, Italy

21:00

Referee: MARIANI
Assistants: DI FIORE – SCHENONE
Fourth Official: MAZZOLENI

Goals:  33′ Jeison Murillo (I) ,   39′ Rodrigo Palacio (I),   43′ Blerim Dzemaili (B.),  73′ Godfred Bonsah (B.), 98′ Antonio Candreva (I)

Official lineups – formations:

INTER (4-2-3-1): Carrizo; D’Ambrosio, Medel, Murillo, Ansaldi; Kondogbia, Gagliardini; Gabigol, Joao Mario, Eder; Palacio.

Subs: Carrizo, Berni, Andreolli, Ranocchia, Miangue, Santon, Nagatomo, Gnokouri, Brozovic, Biabiany, Candreva, Icardi.

Coach: Stefano Pioli

BOLOGNA (4-3-3): Da Costa; Krafth, Oikonomou, Maietta, Masina; Donsah, Pulgar, Dzemaili; Di Francesco, Destro, Rizzo.

Subs: Mirante, Sarr, Brignani, Bianconi, Mbaye, Frabotta, Viviani, Nagy, Krejci, Mounier, Okwonkwo, Floccari.

Coach: Roberto Donadoni