Bologna 1-0 Inter: Stunning Orsolini Strike Blows Serie A Title Race Wide Open
Bologna secured a shock 1-0 victory over Inter Milan thanks to a spectacular last-gasp goal from Riccardo Orsolini. The result allows Napoli to draw level with Inter at the top of the Serie A table, blowing the title race wide open.
Inter came into the match under pressure after Napoli’s win over Monza the previous day. The Nerazzurri were missing several key players including Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski through injury.
Bologna created the best chance of the first half when Dan Ndoye got past Francesco Acerbi and pulled the ball back for Thijs Dallinga, but Benjamin Pavard made a crucial block to deny a certain goal.
Inter threatened through Lautaro Martinez and Carlos Augusto early on, while Alessandro Bastoni headed a corner onto the roof of the net. Tensions boiled over on the touchline as both managers were sent off following an argument.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 94th minute. Yann Bisseck flicked on a long throw-in to the back post, where Orsolini produced a sensational left-foot scissor-kick volley from seven yards to snatch a dramatic victory for Bologna.
The result leaves Inter level on points with Napoli at the Serie A summit, setting up a thrilling conclusion to the title race. Bologna move up to fifth place with the win as they continue to push for European qualification.