Toro came closest to the three points, but in the end a Bologna with the handbrake on pulled out the 0-0, thanks above all to Skorupski, reactive in the first half on the Zapata-Vlasic carom and sensational in the second half on Ilic’s close-range left foot . Granata which also hit the top corner (great break from Sanabria). Milinkovic-Savic meanwhile scores his eighteenth game without conceding a goal, a crazy number, which in normal conditions would be the pride of a team in the Champions League zone. Already in normal conditions, not when you actually never throw it in up front: fourth consecutive match without scoring, 31 goals scored in 35 games, slum stuff.
However, it is an important point for Bologna who bring home their seventh consecutive useful result (the last defeat dates back to 9 March, against the battleship Inter) and always have a clear view of the area of Europe that counts. The overtaking of Juventus failed (who will face Roma this evening at the Olimpico), but the direct clash against Dall’Ara remains at stake with the Bianconeri in two weeks. Before and after, the rossoblù will play in Naples and will therefore close the championship in Genoa’s den. Yesterday’s draw, however, is a small thing for Toro, who now see their European dream disappearing (or almost). A prolonged slowdown over the last month, with just three points in five games. The last victory dates back to March 30, 1-0 against Monza, goal by Sanabria. The Juric gang will close their championship with Verona (away), Milan (home) and Atalanta in Bergamo. This evening, among other things, Toro risks being reached by Monza, who in turn host Lazio. There is Vojvoda in defense among the Granata, in the middle of the field Ilic and Ricci command, while up front Vlasic varies close to Zapata and Sanabria. However, Juric’s plans soon suffer a serious blow: before the half hour Vlasic gets hurt, Linetty comes on and the technical rate inevitably drops in enemy territory. In the 16th minute, Freuler blocks a dangerous shot from Vlasic, turns the ball in front and Zirkzee changes pace by launching a diagonal right-footed shot from the edge of the area which goes to the right of Milinkovic-Savic. A minute later, Sanabria’s spectacular header arrives which crashes into the top corner: the action continues, Zapata shoots without fail, hits Vlasic, and Skorupski is reactive on the rebound. Then, the race seems to stall. And of note is only Aebischer’s right-footed shot (outside). The second half opens with a couple of poisonous centers from Zirkzee that Toro unravels with some thrills. After a boring quarter of an hour, here’s Aebischer’s missile (central): Milinkovic lifts in the corner. In the 22nd minute, Skorupski’s save on Ilic effectively closed the match. Thiago Motta: «I love my boys, another fantastic performance on a complicated pitch. Here in Turin many have suffered. We want to try our hardest to earn the Champions League.”
