A night to remember at the Dall’Ara. With the clock ticking toward full time, Riccardo Orsolini produced a moment of brilliance to secure a 1-0 win for Bologna over Inter Milan – a result that not only reignites the title race but also boosts Bologna’s Champions League hopes.
The game had all the makings of a tense goalless draw until the 94th minute, when a looping cross from Miranda was flicked on by Bisseck, falling perfectly for Orsolini. The winger didn’t hesitate: an acrobatic left-footed strike lit up the stadium and condemned a sluggish Inter to their second league defeat of the season.
It was a gritty, unpolished match where clear chances were scarce and tempers ran high. Early in the second half, Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano was sent off after a heated exchange with Inter assistant Massimiliano Farris – both shown red cards by referee Colombo.
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Despite few real threats on goal, Bologna showed the greater initiative. Inspired by a rock-solid Lucumí at the back and the energy of Ndoye down the wing, they kept pressing until Orsolini’s late heroics sealed the deal. For Inter, only Pavard and Barella offered flashes of quality, but it wasn’t enough. With Marcus Thuram out and Di Marco benched, Inzaghi’s side lacked punch and struggled to cope with Bologna’s pressing.
The result brings Bologna to 13 straight home matches with at least one goal – a run not seen since World War II – and cements their status as one of Serie A’s revelations. Meanwhile, Inter’s grip on the top spot loosens as Napoli draws level. The Scudetto race is back on – and Orsolini may have just turned the tide.
