Bologna pulled off a sensational 2-1 victory over Lazio in the 30th round of Serie A, extending their impressive unbeaten streak.
Bologna pulled off a minor upset by defeating Lazio 2-1 in the 30th round of Serie A. Goals from Nicolò Zaniolo and Riccardo Orsolini secured three points for the hosts, despite Ciro Immobile's reply.
Thiago Motta's Tactical Triumph
Bologna's head coach Thiago Motta brilliantly built defensive strongholds, neutralizing Lazio's attacking potential. The team played compactly and effectively countered.
We knew Lazio were dangerous on the counterattack, so we paid special attention to organizing our defense. The guys executed the plan 100%.
— Тьяго Мота, главный тренер Болоньи
Lazio's problems continue
Lazio suffers a second consecutive defeat, putting their Champions League qualification chances in doubt. The midfield's performance was particularly disappointing, losing the ball 15 times in attack.
Immobile, despite scoring, had a below-standard match, making only 2 shots on goal the entire game.
This victory allows Bologna to solidify their position in the upper part of the table, while Lazio risks falling out of the race for European competitions.