Match report

Venezia Stuns Bologna 4-3 in Serie A Thriller

Venezia

4–3

Bologna

May 8, 2022

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May 8, 2022 · FT

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Venezia emerged victorious with an electrifying 4-3 comeback over Bologna at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on Sunday. Early goals from T. Henry and S. Kiyine put Venezia in control, but Bologna rallied back through R. Orsolini, M. Arnautovic, and J. Schouten to level the game. Venezia's persistence paid off with a penalty conversion by M. Aramu and a late goal by D. Johnsen ensuring an unforgettable victory.

Key Facts

• Venezia 4-3 Bologna (Serie A)
• T. Henry scored the opening goal in the 4th minute
• R. Orsolini equalized for Bologna at halftime, scoring in added time
• M. Aramu converted a penalty and D. Johnsen secured Venezia's win late in the game

Lineups

Venezia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

1 N. Mäenpää (G)
55 R. Haps (M)
37 A. Matějů (M)
31 M. Caldara (D)
32 P. Ceccaroni (D)
30 M. Svoboda (D)
5 A. Vacca (M)
33 D. Črnigoj (M)
21 M. Cuisance (F)
23 S. Kiyine (F)
14 T. Henry (F)

Substitutes

16 L. Fiordilino
10 M. Aramu
17 D. Johnsen
77 D. Okereke
42 D. Peretz
34 Bruno
8 T. Tessmann
19 M. Ullmann
20 Nani
40 M. Makadji
9 J. Nsame
27 G. Busio

Bologna

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

28 Ł. Skorupski (G)
29 L. De Silvestri (M)
17 G. Medel (D)
5 A. Soumaoro (D)
6 A. Theate (D)
3 A. Hickey (M)
21 R. Soriano (M)
32 M. Svanberg (M)
30 J. Schouten (M)
9 M. Arnautović (F)
99 M. Barrow (F)

Substitutes

7 R. Orsolini
8 N. Domínguez
10 N. Sansone
55 E. Vignato
71 D. Kasius
22 F. Bardi
14 N. Viola
4 K. Bonifazi
20 M. Aebischer
19 F. Santander
2 L. Binks
15 I. Mbaye

Timeline

4' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal

T. Henry · Assist: N. Maenpaa
16' Bologna Card · Yellow Card

Łukasz Skorupski

Foul
19' Venezia Goal · Normal Goal

S. Kiyine
29' Venezia Card · Yellow Card

S. Kiyine

Foul
34' Bologna subst · Substitution 1

Off: Arthur Theate · On: R. Orsolini
38' Bologna Card · Yellow Card

A. Hickey

Foul
45'+2 Bologna Goal · Normal Goal

R. Orsolini · Assist: Musa Barrow
46' Bologna subst · Substitution 2

Off: M. Svanberg · On: N. Dominguez
55' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal

M. Arnautovic · Assist: L. De Silvestri
56' Venezia subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Vacca · On: L. Fiordilino
56' Venezia subst · Substitution 2

Off: S. Kiyine · On: M. Aramu
63' Venezia subst · Substitution 3

Off: R. Haps · On: D. Johnsen
68' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal

J. Schouten
69' Bologna subst · Substitution 3

Off: Musa Barrow · On: N. Sansone
69' Bologna subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. Soriano · On: E. Vignato
75' Venezia Var · Penalty confirmed

M. Aramu
77' Bologna Card · Yellow Card

G. Medel

Argument
78' Venezia Goal · Penalty

M. Aramu
79' Venezia subst · Substitution 4

Off: D. Crnigoj · On: D. Okereke
79' Venezia subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Cuisance · On: D. Peretz
80' Bologna Card · Yellow Card

N. Dominguez

Foul
90'+3 Venezia Goal · Normal Goal

D. Johnsen

Match Stats

Stat	Venezia	Bologna
Fouls	10	13
Pass Accuracy	77%	83%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	18	23
Corners	4	8
Total Passes	296	460
Yellow Cards	2	4
Blocked Shots	4	6
Shots on Target	9	10
Shots off Target	5	7
Possession	40%	60%
Accurate Passes	228	382
Shots Inside Box	11	16
Saves	7	5
Shots Outside Box	7	7

Key Match Notes

▸ Venezia capitalized on early momentum with goals from T. Henry and S. Kiyine to take a 2-0 lead within 19 minutes.
▸ Bologna staged an impressive comeback, scoring three unanswered goals through R. Orsolini, M. Arnautovic, and J. Schouten, leveling the match just before halftime.