Bologna just bagged their third consecutive win, a wild 2-1 comeback victory at home against Monza, and Varela is absolutely on fire. The kid now has 9 goals in 9 games, a scoring pace not seen since Pierino Prati back in 1968 for a player under 22. This team is showing real grit early in the season, and it’s built on clutch performances.
Varela Unfazed, Pobega Delivers
The game kicked off at a blistering pace, and it wasn’t long before Monza had a penalty after Theate’s late challenge on Dany Mota. But hold up, Varela, at just six minutes into the match, slotted it home with his right foot, sending Skorupski the wrong way to make it 0-1. That’s how you respond to pressure! Opta data confirmed it: Varela is matching a record for goals in his first nine Serie A appearances. Bologna then started to take control, camping out in Monza’s half. Pobega, who is quickly becoming a fan favorite, got the equalizer in the 33rd minute. After a corner from Miranda, the midfielder connected on the volley to fire it home. What a goal, especially coming after his stunner against Inter. This team knows how to create some magic.
VAR Drama and Skorupski’s Redemption
The second half was a VAR fest, seriously. In the 52nd minute, there was a check for a red card on Goglichidze, but the ref didn’t even go to the monitor. Four minutes later, Lucchesi held Theate in the box, and after another review, Bologna got their penalty. Bernardeschi stepped up, no mistake, and Bologna grabbed the 2-1 lead in the 59th minute. But the drama wasn’t over. In the 79th minute, Zortea’s handball in the Bologna box meant a *third* VAR intervention and a second penalty for Monza in the half. Cutrone, who just came in for Varela, took the spot kick. But Skorupski, after what’s been a difficult start to the season, read it perfectly and made the save, preserving the lead and securing all three points for Bologna. What a moment for the keeper to step up and deliver when it mattered most.
With this crucial win, Bologna moves up to 14 points, while Monza remains on 7. The team’s form is looking strong, and we’re seeing some breakout performances that are changing games. Keep an eye on Varela as he chases down more scoring records, and let’s see if Skorupski can build on this massive save. The momentum is real.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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