Bologna Dismantles Lazio 5-0 at Dall'Ara

The Champions League race this season clearly includes Bologna, who put on a splendid display against Lazio, wrapping up the match with an emphatic 5-0 victory. The home side were rampant, while the visitors were left utterly humbled. Bologna's recent momentum carries them to a commendable fourth position in the league, leapfrogging both Lazio and Juventus, who are yet to play their match in Florence. This victory marks the Rossoblù's fourth consecutive win, and their sixth on home turf this season; this time, Lazio bore the brunt of their prowess after struggling in recent cup fixtures.

Bologna's ascent continues, with standout performances from Orsolini, who netted his tenth goal this season, and Ndoye, who contributed both a goal – his seventh – and an assist. The pivotal moment arrived early in the second half with a quick one-two that floored the opposition, who had already been weakened by Odgaard’s opener in the first half, his second goal in as many matches. Late additions from Castro and Fabbian sealed a decisive win, leaving Baroni's Lazio floundering, reminiscent of their earlier 0-6 loss to Inter. To further compound Baroni’s woes, Tavares suffered an injury late in the build-up, replaced by Marusic.

Lazio initially pushed hard, with Marusic winning the ball off Orsolini and kickstarting a promising attack led by Dia and Zaccagni, culminating in a shot from Guendouzi. However, Freuler's timely block in the fourth minute kept Bologna in the game. They soon established their rhythm, adjusting the play to find weaknesses in Lazio's setup. The breakthrough came in the 16th minute as Orsolini intercepted the play, set up Freuler, who delivered a cross that saw Odgaard slot it home effectively. Bologna maintained the pressure, with Ndoye consistently troubling the Lazio backline.

In the second half, Baroni opted to introduce Pedro, but Bologna struck twice in the span of a minute: Ndoye assisted Orsolini for a delicate finish over Provedel, and then scored himself following a blunder in Lazio’s defense. It was clear at this point that Lazio were off the pace, with Gila’s errors proving costly. Castro and Fabbian ensured a comprehensive defeat, with Fabbian scoring with a header from Miranda's cross following a slick team move.

It's evident that the Rosso-Blu will be contenders for a European spot this season, shaking up the established order once more.

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Resource: ANSA