☄️ Orsolini, Castro fire Bologna comeback, ❄️ Verona lose 2-3
The rescheduled 16th matchday of Serie Asmiles on Bologna, who conquer the Bentegodiwith a hard-fought 2-3victory, securing their first win of 2026.
A hugely important win for Vincenzo Italiano’steam, who break a negative streak of seven matches without a winand revive their ambitions in the standings, overtaking Lazio and moving to just one point behind seventh-placed Atalanta .
The evening, however, starts in the worst possible way for the Rossoblù. In the 13th minute, a poorly executed free kick leads to a lethal Veronacounterattack, finished by Orban, who stuns the visitors and fires up the Bentegodi.
Bologna’s response is immediate and comes from their star man: Riccardo Orsoliniinvents an extraordinary goalfrom a free kick, immediately leveling the match and changing the momentum of the game. From there, the comeback takes shape, completed in the 29th minuteby a precise finish from Odgaard . Before halftime, Santiago Castro also puts his stamp on the match, making it three with a spectacular volleyed right-footshot.
In the second half, the pace drops, but an unlucky own goal by Freuler reopens the game and forces Bologna into a tense finish. Despite Hellas’s late pressure, the Felsinei hold on and take home three crucial points. For Verona, meanwhile, their winless streak extends to fivegames.
Below is the match report.
😱 DISASTROUS SET PIECE: BOLOGNA TRAIL IMMEDIATELY
A complicated start and an immediate uphill battlefor Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna, who pay dearly for a moment of naivety on a set piece in the opening minutes. In the 13th minute, with a free kick in their favor, the Rossoblù’s planned play turns into a real boomerang: the ball is lost, Verona launch a lightning counterattack, and the field is wide open.
Leading the charge is Bernede , who carries the ball forward with an impressive run before serving Orbanon the right, left incredibly alone in front of the goalkeeper. The finish is clinical: a powerful right-footed shot at the near postand the lead for the Scaligeri, who make the most of Bologna’s mistake and ignite the Bentegodi.
☄️ ORSOLINI INVENTS A SENSATIONAL GOAL
Bologna’s response, however, is not long in coming and is entrusted to their talisman. Less than ten minutes later, Riccardo Orsolinitakes center stage with a move worthy of a true superstar.
A free kick from near the right corner, a short touch from Freuler, and the Rossoblù winger cuts inside with his trademark move. Two steps and then a sensational left-footed shotthat flies into the far top corner: a simply unreal goal, capable of changing the momentum and mood of the match.
💪 ODGAARD TURNS IT AROUND: BOLOGNA TAKE THE LEAD
Riding the wave of enthusiasm, Bologna keep pushing and in the 29th minutecomplete the comeback. The move starts again on the left, where Domíngueztimes his run perfectly before pulling back a pass for Odgaard, who arrives right on cue.
The Dane controls and places a precise left-footed shotinto the bottom right corner, putting Bologna ahead. In just a few minutes, the Rossoblù turn everything around, showing character, quality, and a remarkable ability to react to early adversity.
🤯 CASTRO ROCKET: BOLOGNA MAKE IT THREE
Bolognahave now truly taken off.After Orsolini’s opening gem, Santiago Castrojoins the party, scoring a beautiful goal a minute before halftime.
The move starts with a play from Pobega , who finds the Argentine at the edge of the box. Castro has the composure to let the ball bounceand unleashes an unstoppable rocketthat crashes off the crossbarand then beats Montipò.
⚠️ FREULER’S OWN GOAL REOPENS THE MATCH
Few chancesbetween Bolognaand Veronain this second half, but when no one expects it, the episode that reopens the matcharrives. Orbanbreaks through on the right and puts a ball into the middle, where Freulerintervenes, but unfortunately for him, in the wrong way.
The Swiss midfielderdeflects the ball into his own net, scoring an own goal—his first since April 27, 2022. The Scaligericut the deficitwith 20 minutesleft, suddenly reigniting the match.
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