Hojlund misses the mark, Napoli suffers their third defeat in Serie A

10/11/2025 00:46:00 SportScoop

The match between Bologna and Napoli in the 11th round of Serie A ended with a convincing 2-0 victory for the home side Bologna.

This was a game where Vincenzo Italiano’s team showed greater sharpness in decisive situations, while Antonio Conte’s Napoli lacked accuracy at crucial moments.

From the very start, Bologna took initiative in ball distribution and applied pressure. In the 3rd minute, Thijs Dallinga made a rapid run to receive a long pass, but Napoli’s defense intervened promptly.

The match between Bologna and Napoli in the 11th round of Serie A ended with a convincing 2-0 victory for the home side Bologna

However, an early incident struck the hosts when goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski was injured and forced to leave the field in the 8th minute, making way for Massimo Pessina. Nevertheless, Pessina quickly integrated and became a vital part of this victory.

Napoli’s first notable opportunity came in the 20th minute when Eljif Elmas unleashed a technical shot towards the right corner, but Pessina made an excellent diving save.

Just two minutes later, Bologna responded with Jhon Lucumi heading close from a corner kick, but the ball narrowly missed the post. Before the first half ended, Jonathan Rowe also had a dangerous long-range shot that forced Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to make a save.

In the second half, Bologna increased their pace and quickly scored the opening goal. In the 50th minute, Thijs Dallinga received the ball inside the penalty area after a smooth combination and fired a precise low shot into the left corner of the goal, putting Bologna ahead 1-0. This goal boosted the home team’s confidence, while Napoli appeared more rushed in their actions.

In the 66th minute, from a wing play, a cross was delivered exactly to Jhon Lucumi who was waiting. This time, the Bologna defender did not make a mistake, he jumped high and headed accurately into the top corner, increasing the score to 2-0 and igniting the Renato Dall'Ara stadium crowd.

Napoli then made several substitutions, bringing on Noa Lang, David Neres, and Lorenzo Lucca to improve their attacking power. Conte’s team controlled possession more, creating some chances inside the box, but Bologna’s defense, led by Pessina, remained solid. Rasmus Hojlund also contested fiercely but lacked sharpness in finishing.

In the final minutes, Federico Bernardeschi had a chance to extend the lead but his shot was too powerful. Bologna secured a 2-0 win overall. Napoli suffered their third loss in this Serie A season and lost the top spot to AC Milan.

+Scorers: Thijs Dallinga 50’, Jhon Lucumi 66’

+Starting lineups

Bologna: Skorupski; Holm, Lysaker, Lucumi, Miranda; Pobega, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Rowe; Dallinga

Napoli: Milinkovic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Gutierrez; McTominay, Lobotka; Politano, Anguissa, Elmas; Hojlund

+Latest Serie A standings

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