Bologna secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Lecce at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with Riccardo Orsolini sealing the points late in stoppage time.
Bologna entered this Serie A fixture sitting eighth in the table, looking to improve their inconsistent form. Lecce arrived with a difficult task, struggling near the bottom of the league standings.
The home side established control early, maintaining a significant share of the ball throughout the first half. They pressed high and forced the visitors into defensive errors.
The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute. Remo Freuler found the back of the net, rewarding Bologna for their persistent pressure on the Lecce goal.
Lecce struggled to respond to the setback. Ousmane Ngom and Julian Siebert both received yellow cards in quick succession as frustration mounted for the away side.
The visitors entered the break trailing by a single goal. Their manager needed a tactical shift to combat the 64 percent possession Bologna enjoyed in the opening period.
Bologna maintained their disciplined approach as the second half began. They continued to carve out chances while limiting Lecce to very few opportunities.
The away side fought to find an equalizer but lacked the quality in the final third. They managed only one shot on target across the entire 90 minutes.
Nikola Moro continued to orchestrate play in midfield for the hosts. His vision created two key chances, keeping the pressure firmly on the Lecce backline.
As the game entered stoppage time, Lecce committed bodies forward in a desperate search for a point. This gamble backfired as Bologna hit them on the counter.
Riccardo Orsolini capitalized on the space, scoring in the 92nd minute to confirm the win. His goal ensured the three points stayed in Emilia-Romagna.
The statistics reflected Bologna's dominance, with an expected goals tally of 2.19 against Lecce's meager 0.32. The home side recorded 12 total shots to the visitors' six.
This result keeps Bologna in the hunt for European spots in the league table. Meanwhile, Lecce remains in a precarious position as they continue to fight against relegation.
