Serie A thriller: Orsolini’s late stunner, Inter-Napoli title race and Bologna’s Champions League hopes|
On Sunday night in Serie A, there was drama, tension and surprises all around when Riccardo Orsolini scored a breathtaking scissor kick for Bologna in stoppage time to level Inter Milan with Napoli on the points table.
Bologna 1-0 Napoli: Orsolini’s magic, Bologna in top 4
At the Renato Dall’Ara stadium, it seemed the match would be a draw, but Riccardo Orsolini levelled the game with an acrobatic goal in the 94th minute. This was Orsolini’s 14th goal of the season, and Bologna is now on its fourth spot. The race for Champions League qualification has become even more interesting.
Inter Milan’s Slip-up: Bayern’s energy was missing
Inter, which had defeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek, looked absolutely flat against Bologna. Only one win in 6 away Serie A games, in the Sunday match, 9 players from the starting XI were the same who played against Bayern. It was clearly visible, there was no sharpness in the attacking play.
Bologna’s boost and top-4 fight
Orsolini’s goal has put Bologna in Champions League contention. The teams are like this in the points table, Bologna is in 4th, Juventus is in 5th, Atalanta is in 3rd and Roma is in 6th positions.
Milan’s problem: 9th place and Europe away
AC Milan, who were beating Atalanta on Sunday night, are still 6 points away from the European spots. After Roma’s victory the pressure on them has increased even more.
Seria A Table
1 Inter Milan – 78 pts
2 Napoli – 78 pts
3 Atalanta – 72 pts*
4 Bologna – 71 pts
5 Juventus – 70 pts*
6 Roma – 68 pts
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What will happen next?
In the title race Inter and Napoli are neck and neck, there is a super clash of the top 4 between Bologna, Juventus, Atalanta and Roma. Milan will have to make a comeback otherwise they will be sure to be out of European football.
