Bologna extended their impressive form, securing their third consecutive Serie A victory against Verona, who played with ten men. Goals from Jens Odgaard and Nicolò Cambiaghi sealed the win for Bologna.
Verona, missing key players, struggled with scoring, a problem highlighted by their single goal in the previous four matches. Bologna, aiming for a top-six position, came into the game with only one defeat in their last ten league games.
Odgaard initially missed a volley, and Verona’s penalty appeals were dismissed. Amin Sarr hit the side-netting for Verona, but it was Bologna who broke the deadlock. Davide Calabria’s clever pass set up Odgaard, who scored into the top corner.
Bologna could have increased their lead before halftime, but Riccardo Orsolini slipped, failing to capitalize on a Verona error.
Verona’s goalkeeper, Lorenzo Montipò, made crucial saves to deny Odgaard and Cambiaghi. Verona had a goal disallowed for offside.
Verona’s situation worsened when Valentini was sent off in the 70th minute after receiving a second yellow card.
Cambiaghi then scored Bologna’s second goal, a shot that Montipò uncharacteristically fumbled into the net. Despite being down to ten men, Verona responded quickly, with Daniel Mosquera scoring from close range.
In added time, Thijjs Dallinga missed an opportunity to secure the win further for Bologna.
Verona 1-2 Bologna
Goals: Odgaard 40 (B), Cambiaghi 78 (B), Mosquera 80 (V)
Sent off: Valentini 70 (V)