Bologna’s convincing win over Verona bolsters their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League in Serie A.

Bologna FC continued their impressive winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona FC in the Serie A TIM match at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. The win propelled Bologna up to fourth place in the Serie A table.

The hosts took control of the game early on and broke the deadlock in the 27th minute. A well-delivered corner found Riccardo Orsolini, who managed to keep the ball in the danger area and pass it back across goal. Giovanni Fabbian was waiting in the right place at the right time to bundle it home from close range, giving Bologna the lead.

With the game finely balanced and chances at a premium, Bologna crucially extended their advantage in the 65th minute. Fabbian turned provider this time, lofting a perfectly weighted ball into the box for Remo Freuler. The former Nottingham Forest midfielder showed great technique with a first-time volley that beat Verona goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo.

Despite their winless run extending to six games, Verona continued to pose a threat throughout the match, especially on the counter-attack. They came close to setting up an interesting finale in the 89th minute when Thomas Henry had a golden opportunity to score from close range. However, Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski produced a brilliant save to preserve his clean sheet and secure a fifth consecutive victory for his team.

Bologna’s impressive run of form has seen them defeat Sassuolo, Lecce, Fiorentina, and Lazio in recent weeks. This string of victories has ignited their hopes of securing a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the first time. However, tougher challenges lie ahead for Bologna, with upcoming matches against Atalanta and league leaders Inter.

On the other hand, Verona’s defeat leaves them languishing in the relegation zone in 18th place. They will need to turn their fortunes around quickly if they hope to avoid the drop.

Overall, it was a well-deserved win for Bologna, who showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Their victory keeps them firmly in the race for European qualification, while Verona will need to regroup and find a way to end their winless streak.