BOLOGNA, Italy (Reuters) -Bologna eased into the Coppa Italia final following a 2–1 victory over Empoli at home on Thursday, which handed them a resounding 5–1 aggregate win as they set up a showdown with AC Milan.

Bologna strolled into their Coppa Italia semi-final second leg with a comfortable cushion, with Empoli facing an uphill task of overturning a three-goal deficit.