Bologna triumphed over Genoa in injury time with a score of 2-1 at the Dall'Ara Stadium. The action unfolded in the second half, where Santiago Castro equalized after Mikael Egill Ellertsson had initially scored. However, Riccardo Orsolini clinched the victory by converting a penalty awarded in the 99th minute due to a handball by Valentin Carboni. This marks Genoa's second defeat of the season, while Bologna continues their home winning streak: following their victory against Como, they have now also defeated Genoa at the Dall'Ara.

The first half was rather lackluster, but the second half brought excitement. Icelander Ellertsson put Genoa in the lead in the 61st minute with a spectacular goal, curling the ball into the top corner after a precise through ball from Malinovskyi. This goal shook Bologna, prompting them to elevate their intensity and gameplay. The Rossoblu's lead was short-lived, lasting just over ten minutes: in the 73rd minute, Bologna equalized with a brilliant goal from Castro, who managed to connect with Cambiaghi's cross and beat Leali.

Towards the end of the match, Orsolini struck the crossbar, but the pivotal moment occurred deep into injury time: the ball struck Carboni's arm, who had instinctively played it wide for Ekuban's header. After a lengthy VAR review that frustrated Vieira, the referee awarded a penalty. The Genoa coach was subsequently sent off. Orsolini took the penalty, deceiving Leali and securing three points for Bologna.



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