Match report

Verona Stuns Bologna 2–1 in Serie A Clash

Bologna
Bologna
1–2
FT
Verona
Verona
Mar 8, 2026

In a high-stakes Serie A showdown, Verona stunned Bologna with a late comeback, securing a 2–1 victory. Despite falling behind early to a goal from J. Rowe, Verona's resilience shone through as M. Frese and K. Bowie scored crucial goals to turn the match around. The win marks a significant boost for Verona in their league campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna's J. Rowe scored the opening goal at the 49th minute, assisted by N. Zortea.
  • • Verona equalized through M. Frese at the 53rd minute.
  • • K. Bowie gave Verona the lead at the 57th minute, assisted by G. Orban.
  • • Bologna had two players, L. Ferguson and A. Harroui from Verona, carded in the first half.
  • • Verona's late goal was disallowed after a VAR review, but they held on to win.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Skorupski (G)
  • 20 N. Zortea (D)
  • 41 M. Vitik (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 17 Joao Mario (D)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 11 J. Rowe (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Ravaglia
  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 5 E. Fauske Helland
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi
  • 16 N. Casale
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 23 S. Sohm
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 30 B. Dominguez

Verona

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipo (G)
  • 2 D. Oyegoke (D)
  • 15 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 5 A. Edmundsson (D)
  • 3 M. Frese (D)
  • 12 D. Bradaric (D)
  • 11 J. Akpa Akpro (M)
  • 63 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 21 A. Harroui (M)
  • 18 K. Bowie (F)
  • 16 G. Orban (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 94 G. Toniolo
  • 6 N. Valentini
  • 7 R. Belghali
  • 9 A. Sarr
  • 10 T. Suslov
  • 25 D. Mosquera
  • 36 C. Niasse
  • 41 Isaac
  • 70 F. Cham
  • 73 Al Musrati

Timeline

  1. Verona
    16' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    K. Bowie

    Foul

  2. Bologna
    40' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  3. Verona
    42' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Harroui

    Foul

  4. Bologna
    49' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rowe · Assist: N. Zortea
  5. Verona
    53' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Frese
  6. Verona
    57' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Bowie · Assist: G. Orban
  7. Bologna
    66' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: F. Bernardeschi
  8. Bologna
    66' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Ferguson · On: Simon Sohm
  9. Verona
    74' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Harroui · On: T. Suslov
  10. Bologna
    77' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Zortea · On: C. Lykogiannis
  11. Bologna
    77' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rowe · On: B. Dominguez
  12. Verona
    82' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Oyegoke · On: Nicolás Valentini
  13. Verona
    82' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Bowie · On: A. Sarr
  14. Bologna
    84' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Martin Vitík · On: T. Pobega
  15. Verona
    87' Verona Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Sarr
  16. Verona
    90'+4 Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Orban · On: Al Musrati

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Verona
Fouls 5 20
Pass Accuracy 82% 62%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 15
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 476 222
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 1.30 2.00
Shots off Target 10 7
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 390 138
Shots Inside Box 10 9
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Verona's equalizer by M. Frese at the 53rd minute marked a turning point in the match, boosting Verona's confidence.
  • ▸ K. Bowie's goal at the 57th minute was crucial, shifting the momentum in favor of Verona and ultimately sealing the victory.