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In the 3rd matchday of the Europa League group stage, Steaua Bucharest-Bologna ends 1-2, with goals from Odgaard and Dallinga deciding the match: first win for the red and blue team.

In the 3rd matchday of the Europa League group stage, Steaua Bucharest-Bologna ends 1-2, with goals from Odgaard and Dallinga deciding the match: a great performance tonight by Italiano’s team.

Steaua Bucharest-Bologna 1-2, first win for the red and blue team in Europe: decisive goals from Odgaard and Dallinga

In the 3rd match of the Europa League group stage, Steaua Bucharest-Bologna ends 1-2, with Odgaard and Dallinga’s goals securing the first win for the red and blue team in Europe, a victory dedicated to their coach Vincenzo Italiano, who was not on the bench tonight. A Bologna team that is back on track for qualification, with an impressive performance.

The red and blue team start strong, showing initiative in the Romanian area, and in the 9th minute they take the lead: on an action by Freuler, Dallinga sets up Odgaard who puts the ball into the net for 1-0 to Bologna. Three minutes later, the red and blue team double their lead: taking advantage of a mistake in the Steaua defense, Dallinga scores with a powerful shot, making it 2-0 and practically sealing the game. In the 33rd minute, a goal by Orsolini for 3-0 is disallowed for offside. Bologna dominates the game, but Steaua Bucharest comes close to scoring twice, only to be denied by Skorupski on both occasions. The first half ends 2-0 in favor of Bologna.

The second half starts with Bologna posing a threat with Orsolini and Lykogiannis, but Steaua Bucharest pulls one back: on a Romanian attack, Vitik heads the ball to clear the area, allowing Birligea to beat Lucumì and Skorupski to make it 2-1, reopening the game. However, Bologna remains composed, coming close to a third goal with Dallinga, but the Romanian goalkeeper is up to the task. The end sees Bologna close to scoring a third goal, first with Orsolini, then Odgaard, and finally Orsolini hitting the post. After 5 minutes of stoppage time, the referee blows the final whistle to confirm the victory for Bologna.

The standout player without a doubt is Dallinga, truly unstoppable tonight, but it’s the entire Bologna team that has really clicked, looking like the team that made history for the club last year, as they did tonight in Bucharest.

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Fiorentina coach Pioli spoke at a press conference on the eve of the second match of the Conference League group stage tomorrow evening against Rapid Vienna.

Stefano Pioli met with the press ahead of the challenge against Rapid Vienna, here are his responses to the questions from the journalists present.

Is the Conference League an opportunity to change the trend of the league as well?

The league is a different story, the Conference is another tournament, we need to earn points. Then from Sunday, there will be other matches…

What aspect are you finding most challenging?

In the last few matches, we have played on par with teams of excellent level, we need to play more as a team at certain moments. We need to support each other more. What is said outside of our group is good for us, it brings us closer together.

Was there a meeting with some player representatives?

To deny it means it didn’t happen… If a player talks to the coach, is it possible for him to reject it? It’s falsehoods. We are united. But what do we need and want? Results and we are working to give satisfaction to the fans and the club.

Have you seen signs of improvement in the last few games: what are they?

I believe that compared to the first games, we have been more attentive, more compact: we need to attack more, be more dangerous, we need to fill the opponent’s area.

You have a rather complicated group: do you agree?

We want to go all the way, but it is clear that we have a tough group, we have taken the best from each tier…

What’s going on with Gudmundsson?

I have a lot of confidence in this player, I see him better: he is a player who will give us a big hand, I’m sure of it.

The Florentine environment is in turmoil… do you hear the criticism against you?

The moment is particular, the criticisms against me do not take away my serenity, my clarity in work, I always put more dedication. I believe it is correct to judge only the performances and not what may be around. Every time we lose, it is said that the locker room is divided but we need to work, focus and I believe in my players.

There will be several close games, are you thinking of some rotations?

Tomorrow I will make more changes than usual, we have three very close commitments. But I am convinced that whoever takes the field is ready to play a good game.

Has anything changed with Sohm after a period where he didn’t convince?

Sohm is doing better, he has regained good condition: I think he will play tomorrow, I don’t know if from the start or as a substitute.

Goalkeeper choice: De Gea or Martinelli tomorrow?

De Gea will play tomorrow, as I think Comuzzo could play. Fagioli did well in Milan.

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This week, the 2005 class Pio Esposito scored his first goal in the Champions League, but who are the youngest Italians to have done it before him?

The Champions League is the competition that all players dream of from the moment they put on their first pair of boots. Scoring a goal in this competition at a young age is therefore synonymous with great personality and satisfaction. Let’s see who the youngest Italian players are who have scored at least one goal in the world of the giants of Europe.

Top 10 youngest Italians to score in the Champions League

MOISE KEAN (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

9th Moise Kean with PSG, age: 20 years and 8 months

8th Nicola Ventola with Inter, age: 20 years and 4 months

7th Tomas Locatelli with Milan, age: 20 years and 4 months

6th Francesco Pio Esposito with Inter, age: 20 years and 3 months

5th Thiago Motta with Barcelona, age: 20 years and 3 months

4th Antonio Cassano with Roma, age: 20 years and 2 months

STEPHAN EL SHAARAWY (PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI)

3rd Stephan El Shaarawy with Milan, age: 19 years and 11 months

2nd Nicolò Zaniolo with Roma, age: 19 years and 7 months

1st Mario Balotelli with Inter, age: 18 years and 2 months