Soccer: Bologna Continue UCL Drive with Venezia Victory

Bologna: Bologna continued their drive to qualify for the Champions League for a second consecutive season on Saturday, beating second-bottom Venezia 1-0 away from home thanks to a goal by Riccardo Orsolini shortly after the break. The victory solidifies their position in the top four of the league.

According to Ansa News Agency, the win ensures that Bologna remain in fourth place, securing a spot in Europe’s premier club competition at the end of the weekend’s fixtures. Bologna now have 56 points from 30 games, maintaining a four-point lead over fifth-placed Juventus. Juventus are set to face Genoa at home later on Saturday under their new coach, Igor Tudor, following the sacking of Thiago Motta.

In other matches, Como, sitting in 13th place, ended with a 1-1 draw at home against third-from-bottom Empoli.