Bologna produced a remarkable second-half fightback to defeat AC Milan 2-1, climbing to sixth in Serie A while ending a long-standing winless run against the Rossoneri that stretched back to 2016. This result throws a spanner in Milan’s European qualification hopes and puts Bologna in a prime position to chase a top-six finish.
Early Drama as Milan Takes the Lead
Both teams showed attacking intent from the first whistle. Milan had the first big chance within seconds when Santiago Giménez fired over from close range after being set up by Yunas Musah. Bologna responded with a dangerous attack of their own, as Malick Thiaw nearly scored an own goal, just missing his own net while trying to block a Benja Domínguez cross.
Despite Bologna’s dominance, Milan struck first. Goalkeeper Mike Maignan launched a long ball forward, which was controlled by Giménez and laid off to Rafael Leão. The Portuguese forward rounded Łukasz Skorupski with ease and calmly slotted into the empty net to give Milan a 1-0 lead at halftime.
Bologna’s Second-Half Comeback
Bologna emerged from the break with renewed determination, and it took just three minutes for them to level the score. A well-worked free-kick from Lewis Ferguson created chaos in Milan’s defense. Lorenzo De Silvestri’s header set up Giovanni Fabbian, who knocked the ball into the path of Santiago Castro, and the young forward made no mistake with his finish.
Milan tried to regain control, with Musah coming close to scoring a stunning solo goal, only to be denied by Skorupski. Bologna, however, remained on the front foot, with Juan Miranda unleashing a powerful strike that barely missed the target.
Late Winner and Bologna’s Historic Victory
AC Milan manager Sérgio Conceição introduced Luka Jović for Giménez, and the Serbian forward almost made an instant impact, heading a Youssouf Fofana cross straight at Skorupski. Moments later, Milan’s Nicolò Casale hit the post with a powerful header.
Bologna took full advantage of Milan’s missed opportunities. In the 82nd minute, Nicolò Cambiaghi delivered a sublime ball from the left, and Dan Ndoye showed great composure to slide in the winning goal. The Stadio Renato Dall’Ara erupted as Bologna secured a famous victory.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Bologna, this result cements their place in the top-six battle, adding to their impressive home form, with seven wins in their last nine home league matches. AC Milan, on the other hand, faces growing pressure, having won just one of their last five games across all competitions. They find themselves in eighth place, and their Champions League hopes are fading fast.
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Final Thoughts
Bologna’s resilience and fighting spirit paid off in a thrilling match that could define their season. As Milan struggles, the Serie A race for European qualification remains wide open. Kenyan fans can expect more drama in the coming weeks as the battle intensifies.
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