# Ndoye Fires Bologna to Coppa Italia Glory After 51-Year Wait with Stunning Win Over AC Milan

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Published: 2025-05-16  
Updated: 2025-05-16  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Bologna Coppa Italia : **Bologna FC** etched their name into Italian football history on Wednesday night as **[Dan Ndoye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Ndoye)’s second-half strike** secured a **1-0 victory over AC Milan**, ending a **51-year trophy drought** and delivering the **Rossoblù’s third Coppa Italia crown**.

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The iconic win at the Stadio Olimpico marks Bologna’s first major silverware since **1974**, and a crowning moment for head coach **Vincenzo Italiano**, who finally tasted cup success after falling short in three previous finals with Fiorentina.

## ***Bologna Coppa Italia :*** ***Ndoye Seals Bologna’s First Coppa Italia Title Since 1974 in Historic Triumph Over AC Milan***

### **Electric Start, But No First-Half Breakthrough**

The final burst into life early on, with **Lukasz Skorupski** called into action to deny a quickfire Milan double. A low cross from Alex Jimenez caused chaos in the Bologna box, with the Polish goalkeeper reacting smartly to block efforts from **Luka Jović** and **Christian Pulisic**.

Bologna responded well, with **Santiago Castro** almost flicking home an inswinging free kick and **Emil Holm** testing Milan’s **Mike Maignan** with a powerful header. Despite the intensity, the first half ended goalless, leaving fans bracing for a nervy second act.

### **Ndoye Delivers the Decisive Moment**

The breakthrough came in the **53rd minute**, and it was one for the history books. After **Riccardo Orsolini** was dispossessed in the Milan penalty area, the ball fell to **Ndoye**, who shimmied past a defender and unleashed a low, driven shot past Maignan into the bottom corner.

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The goal was a moment of magic and proved decisive as Bologna tightened their grip on the match, defending with grit and purpose against a frustrated Milan side.

### **Milan Falters, Bologna Rises**

**Stefano Pioli’s** Milan, which had beaten Bologna just days earlier in Serie A, struggled to replicate their league form. A rare opportunity came in the 71st minute when **Santiago Giménez** miscontrolled a promising pass from **Theo Hernandez**, allowing Skorupski to collect safely.

Despite Milan’s late push for an equalizer, Bologna’s backline held firm. As the final whistle blew, **Bologna players collapsed to the turf**, overwhelmed by the magnitude of their achievement.

### **Italiano’s Redemption and Bologna’s Revival**

For **Vincenzo Italiano**, the win marked a personal triumph. After heartbreak in multiple domestic and European finals with Fiorentina, the 46-year-old tactician finally has a trophy to his name—and he’s delivered it to a city that had been waiting for more than five decades.

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The win also represents a broader resurgence for Bologna, a historic club that has now rekindled memories of past glories. With **seven Serie A titles to their name**, the Coppa Italia adds a modern chapter to their storied legacy.

### **What’s Next for Bologna?**

While celebrations will rightly continue for some time, this win could signal **a new era** for the club. With emerging talents and a coach who has proven he can take a team all the way, Bologna might just be gearing up for more consistent silverware hunts in both domestic and European competitions.

### **Key Match Stats:**

- **Final Score**: Bologna 1-0 AC Milan
- **Goal**: Dan Ndoye (53’)
- **Shots on Target**: Bologna 4, Milan 5
- **Possession**: Milan 59%, Bologna 41%
- **Trophies**: Bologna’s 3rd Coppa Italia title, first since 1974

## **FAQs**

### Who scored the winning goal for Bologna in the Coppa Italia final?

Dan Ndoye scored the only goal in the 53rd minute.

### When was the last time Bologna won the Coppa Italia?

Bologna last won the Coppa Italia in 1974.

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