After an ultra dull first half, the second half brought a fireworks display of goals and a comeback by the home side to seal a 3-1 victory. With this result, Milan joins the race for Europe, while Bologna drifts further away from it.The first half at San Siro between AC Milan and Bologna ended goalless, with very little action to excite the fans. Chances were few and far between, as both teams struggled to break each other down.AC Milan came closest in the 17th minute when Christian Pulisic weaved his way through the defense and unleashed a shot from close range, only to be denied by a crucial block. Just moments later, Luka Jovic had a golden opportunity from the resulting corner, rising well to meet a cross, but his header lacked direction and was comfortably saved by the goalkeeper.Pulisic breaks on goal, but his effort is blocked! 😩#MilanBologna 0-0 | 17′ #SempreMilan— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 9, 2025 Bologna’s best moment came in the 23rd minute when Benjamin Dominguez produced a brilliant solo run and fired a powerful shot toward the bottom right corner. However, Mike Maignan was equal to it, making a vital save to keep the score level.Overall, it was a quiet and cautious first half at San Siro, with neither side able to make the breakthrough.Locked level after the first 45′ 🔒#MilanBologna #SempreMilan Brought to you by @Bitpanda_global pic.twitter.com/hz1idHCGM7— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 9, 2025 The second half at San Siro saw the match between AC Milan and Bologna come to life, with all the goals arriving after the break in what turned into a much more eventful half.Bologna struck first in the 49th minute when Riccardo Orsolini showed superb control on the edge of the box, taking a sharp first touch before drilling a trademark low finish into the bottom left corner, giving the visitors a surprise 1-0 lead.ORSOBOOM 🐻😍#WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/HcVrW0bLKg— Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) May 9, 2025 AC Milan pushed for an equalizer and nearly found it in the 62nd minute. Theo Hernandez reacted quickly to a rebound and fired toward the bottom right corner, only to be denied by a stunning save from the Bologna goalkeeper.The Rossoneri thought they had drawn level in the 73rd minute when Christian Pulisic played a clever ball into Santiago Tomas Gimenez, who finished coolly. However, the celebrations were short-lived as the goal was ruled out for offside. This is the GOAL!The @Concacaf combo again 🇲🇽🇺🇸😮💨#MilanBologna #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/qEFYKrK6BE— AC Milan (@acmilan) May 9, 2025 Just six minutes later, Milan finally got their reward. Pulisic was again involved, this time pouncing on a rebound inside the box and smashing the ball low past the goalkeeper into the right corner, bringing the score to 2-1. You can see the goal HERE!The final word in this match was put by Gimenez, who scored once again after a brilliant team move, beating Bologna’s goalkeeper and securing the victory for his team. The goal is HERE!SERIE A – MATCHDAY 36Friday Milan – Bologna 3-1 (0-0)/Gimenez 73, 90+3, Pulisic 79 – Orsolini 49Saturday16.00: (1.75) Como (3.60) Cagliari (4.90)19.00: (2.50) Lazio (3.30) Juventus (3.10)21.45: (2.15) Empoli (3.40) Parma (3.40)Sunday 13.30: (1.48) Udinese (4.20) Monza (7.25)16.00: (2.25) Verona (3.25) Lecce (3.35)19.00: (6.25) Torino (3.90) Inter (1.57)21.45: (1.27) Napoli (5.30) Genoa (13.0)Monday 19.30: (3.10) Venezia (3.20) Fiorentina (2.40)21.45: (2.00) Atalanta (3.60) Roma (4.10)***odds are subject to change***
