Bologna advances to face AC Milan in Italian Cup final
Bologna advanced past Empoli to reach its first Italian Cup final in more than half a centuryAPRIL 24 • Associated Press
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Scores off bench Fabbian got a goal off the bench in Bologna's 5-0 win against Lazio Sunday.
Impact The midfielder was able to score in just over 30 minutes of action as Bologna emptied the bench in this rout. Fabbian might see time off the bench in a couple weeks against Venezia, who are set up to potentially give up a similar amount of goals.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Credited with assist versus Milan Fabbian drew two fouls and assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.
Impact Fabbian picked up his first assist of the season as the ball bounced off him and trickled toward Santiago Castro, who bagged it, on a corner kick. He has started in three of the last five matches, but the starter Jens Odgaard returned in this one. He has scored once and totaled four shots (one on target), two chances created and three crosses during the recent stretch of games.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers off bench Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Como.
Impact Fabbian replaced Dan Ndoye in the 51st minute and doubled the lead in the 66th minute, getting on the end of Juan Miranda's cross. Fabbian has come off the bench on 13 occasions this campaign and this was only his second goal.
FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots in loss Fabbian registered three shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Monaco. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.
Impact Although he has started just three of 10 Serie A matches this season, Fabbian started his third (of four) Champions League match Tuesday. He led the team with three shots and recorded on of his side's two shots on target. He also intercepted one pass and picked up a yellow card before he was subbed off in the 81st minute for Lewis Ferguson.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Empoli game Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Empoli.
Impact Fabbian returned to the XI after getting just ten minutes in the previous game and opened the scoring right away with a tap-in attacking the far post on a corner kick. He didn't do much after that, though. He'll likely rotate with Tommaso Pobega and Michel Aebischer going forward and be deployed primarily when the coach wants more offensive punch. He has registered four shots (one on target), one key pass and three tackels in three appearances.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores late winner Fabbian appeared as a substitute and scored once from two shots (both on target) in Saturday's 1-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Fabbian was introduced in the 79th minute and struck a vital winner from a rebound. It was somewhat of a surprise that he did not feature in the loss to Inter considering he had registered a goal and an assist in the previous three games and he again had to settle for place on the bench against Empoli. With three goals and two assists in his last seven games, it will be hard for manager Thiago Motta to leave him out against Salernitana next Monday.
MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Fabbian strikes late for Bologna to beat Empoli
Giovanni Fabbian has scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Bologna to squeeze past Empoli 1-0 in Serie AMARCH 15, 2024 • Associated Press
Scores and assists against Verona Fabbian scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Friday's 2-0 win over Verona.
Impact Fabbian scored the opener in the 27th minute and also set up a goal for Remo Freuler in the 65th minute. Fabbian also recorded three tackles and an interception. He now has four goals contributions in five games this month.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Assists at Lazio Fabbian assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 25th minute.
Impact Fabbian created Oussama El Azzouzi's equalizer in the 39th minute with his first assist in the season. The midfielder logged his fifth start in the last seven games, and looks like a solid piece in the squad right now. He also received his third yellow card in the campaign, though.
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Nets third goal of season Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Sassuolo.
Impact Fabbian scored after starting consecutive matches for the second time this season. He has seen his attacking impact grow in the last two months with 14 shots in his last six matches with only one single-shot game in that span.
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Active against Milan Fabbian had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), one clearance, and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.
Impact Fabbian played on the wing for the first time in the second and turned in a pretty good performance, contributing across the board offensively and leading his time in key passes. He has a better pathway for minutes in such a role than centrally. He has started in two of the last five contests, tallying 13 shots (three on target), six chances created, and three crosses (one accurate).
JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Notches three shots Fabbian generated three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Udinese. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.
Impact Fabbian only appeared in Saturday's match for 45 minutes after coming off the bench after halftime but still managed to have a decent performance, taking three shots while creating two chances in the loss. The midfielder has now appeared off the bench in the club's past three matches, registering 81 during that span while generating one tackle, two chances created and six shots.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in first start Fabbian scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win against Torino. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 31st minute.
Impact Fabbian played from the opening whistle for the first time this season and responded by scoring his second goal of the campaign. The young midfielder broke into the senior team just this year but has caught the eye with two goals scored in only 99 minutes of play.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets late winner Fabbian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cagliari.
Impact Fabbian was in the right place at the right time as Boris Radunovic gifted him a golden opportunity to win the game late on. The young midfielder is getting his first taste of top-flight football to start the season and will likely be a rotational piece for Bologna as he gains experience.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Bologna Fabbian has joined Bologna on a permanent deal from Inter, the club announced.
Impact Fabbian is coming off a productive campaign in Serie B where he hit the net eight times. He'll get his first chance to feature in the top flight. Bologna lost staple Jerdy Schouten in the midfield, but he had different traits.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at Inter Fabbian has re-joined Inter after a successful loan spell at Reggina.
Impact Fabbian performed admirably in his first pro season, scoring eight goals in 36 appearances. He's drawing interest from other Serie A sides, but the Inter coach will take a look at him during the pre-season.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
