In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Bologna snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Napoli thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Jonathan Rowe. The match, part of the 36th round of the Italian championship, saw both teams exchange blows before Rowe’s decisive goal decided the outcome.
Napoli started brightly but fell behind early when Federico Bernardeschi opened the scoring for Bologna with a well-placed finish. The visitors doubled their lead shortly after as Riccardo Orsolini converted a penalty, leaving the home side with a mountain to climb.
However, Napoli fought back in the second half. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo pulled one back with a powerful header, reigniting hope among the fans. The equalizer came from Alisson Santos, who fired home from close range to make it 2-2 with just over 15 minutes remaining.
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Bologna’s Jonathan Rowe produced a moment of magic in added time. The forward latched onto a loose ball inside the box and calmly slotted it past the goalkeeper, sealing all three points for the visitors.
The victory was crucial for Bologna’s push for a European spot, while Napoli’s hopes of climbing the table suffered a blow. Rowe’s goal will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of the Serie A season.