Bologna stun Napoli 2-0, Milan join leaders, Conte struggles | OneFootball

Bologna continues to amaze and claims a hugely important victory against Napoli, winning 2-0 at the “Dall’Ara” thanks to goals from Dallinga and Lucumì. It was a show of strength and solidity from Vincenzo Italiano’s team, confirming their excellent form and underlining their tactical and mental growth. For Napoli, on the other hand, it’s a dark night: Antonio Conte’s side looked flat, predictable, and increasingly in crisis both in terms of play and results.

Napoli, once again goalless: Bologna celebrates

The first half ended 0-0, with very few scoring chances and a fluctuating pace. Napoli kept possession but never truly troubled debutant goalkeeper Pessina, who replaced Skorupski after just seven minutes due to a physical problem. The only shot on target from the Azzurri came from Elmas, weak and straight at the keeper. Bologna, on the other hand, grew in confidence as the minutes passed, coming close to taking the lead with Lucumì from a corner. In the second half, the match changed. In the 50th minute, after a cross from Cambiaghi, Dallinga took advantage of uncertainty from Di Lorenzo and Rrahmani to make it 1-0. Napoli tried to react but without much conviction, and in the 67th minute the second goal arrived: Lucumì again, this time with a header, sealed the result. Conte’s attacking substitutions — Lang, Neres, and Lucca — failed to have the desired effect, while Bologna continued to play with intensity, even coming close to a third goal in the final minutes.

For the Azzurri, who remain stuck at 22 points, it’s a heavy step backwards: the team appears devoid of ideas and clarity, with an ineffective attack and a distracted defense. Bologna, on the other hand, is flying high: play, enthusiasm, and organization — elements that make fans dream of Europe. Meanwhile, as we await the match between Inter and Lazio, Milan joins Napoli at the top. But at the “Dall’Ara”, the night belongs entirely to the Rossoblù.

Andrea Alati

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