April 20, (THEWILL) – Riccardo Orsolini scored a dramatic overhead kick in stoppage time to give Bologna a 1-0 victory over league leaders Inter Milan on Sunday. The spectacular finish at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara dealt a blow to Inter’s title hopes, especially their lead at the top of Serie A.
The result means Inter failed to restore their three-point advantage over second-placed Napoli, who won their fixture against Monza on Saturday. Simone Inzaghi’s team created early opportunities but could not capitalise, with Carlos Augusto missing a clear heading chance in the fourth minute.
Bologna’s Dan Ndoye, who had netted five times in his previous four league appearances, nearly broke the deadlock with a shot that went narrowly wide. Benjamin Dominguez also came close after half-time, but neither side appeared likely to score until the final moments of the match.
The winning goal arrived when Juan Miranda’s long throw was flicked on into the penalty area, allowing Orsolini to execute his acrobatic finish. The strike, Orsolini’s 12th goal of the 2024/2025 campaign, ignited celebrations among the home supporters.
The outcome intensifies the competition for the Italian championship, with Napoli now within striking distance of overtaking Inter at the summit. Bologna’s victory keeps them in contention for European qualification, continuing their impressive form in domestic competition.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
