Late Fabbian Strike Propels Bologna to Crucial Victory Over Empoli

Bologna‘s unexpected surge towards a Champions League berth in Serie A gained momentum on Friday as Giovanni Fabbian‘s stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 triumph against Empoli. The decisive strike by Fabbian, entering as a substitute, arrived deep into added time to extend Bologna’s lead over Roma in the league standings.

The dramatic win represents a significant turnaround for Bologna, who suffered a setback in their previous match against Inter Milan. Despite the defeat to the league leaders, Thiago Motta’s squad has now amassed six consecutive victories, positioning themselves just four points adrift of Juventus in third place.

This latest victory is crucial for Bologna’s aspirations of clinching a historic Champions League qualification, a feat they have not achieved since their brief European Cup venture in 1964. The club’s recent resurgence marks a notable improvement from last season’s ninth-place finish, signaling a revival of their Serie A fortunes.

Empoli, on the other hand, find themselves in a precarious position following the defeat, with just a solitary point cushion separating them from the relegation zone in 17th place. The disappointing result adds to the challenges faced by the Empoli side in their bid to secure Serie A survival.