Bologna Demolish Lazio in Serie A Showdown
In a one-sided 29th-round Serie A clash, Bologna delivered a stunning performance to thrash Lazio 5-0, sending a clear message in the race for a Champions League spot next season. The match, played at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium, was a masterclass from the hosts, who outclassed their direct competitors in emphatic fashion.
The first half saw Bologna take control early, with Odgaard opening the scoring in the 16th minute. While the scoreline remained 1-0 at halftime, the second half turned into a nightmare for Lazio. Within just two minutes of the restart, Orsolini and Ndoye found the back of the net, extending the lead to 3-0 and effectively ending the contest.
But Bologna weren't done yet. Castro and Fabbian added two more goals to complete the rout, leaving Lazio utterly humiliated.
This resounding win has significant implications in the Serie A table. Bologna have now leapfrogged both Lazio and Juventus, climbing to fourth place and putting themselves in pole position for a coveted Champions League spot.
2024-25, Italy - Serie A
Bologna - Lazio 5:0 (1:0)
Goals: Odgaard, 16 (1:0); Orsolini, 48 (2:0); Ndoye D., 50 (3:0); Castro S., 75 (4:0); Fabbian, 84 (5:0)
Bologna: Skorupski; Calabria; Lucumí; Beukema; Juan Miranda; Freuler (Pobega, 60); Ferguson L.; Orsolini (Cambiaghi, 73); Castro S. (Dallinga, 78); Ndoye D. (Domínguez B., 78); Odgaard (Fabbian, 60)
Bench: Ravaglia F.; Holm E.; Erlic; Casale; Lykogiannis; De Silvestri; Aebischer; Moro N.; El Azzouzi Ous.; Pedrola
Yellow Cards: Freuler 33; Castro S. 76
Lazio: Provedel; Romagnoli; Gila; Vecino (Ibrahimovic A., 83); Rovella; Guendouzi (Belahyane Reda, 78); Zaccagni (Tchaouna, 63); Lazzari M.; Marušić; Isaksen G. (Pedro, 46); Dia B. (Noslin, 63)
Bench: Mandas; Furlanetto; Gigot; Hysaj; Nielsen O.; Tavares N.; Basic Т.; Gil Patricio; Castellanos
Yellow Cards: Gila 44; Vecino 58; Romagnoli 91
