Skorupski Saves Penalty, Bologna Avoids Early Deficit

Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski made a crucial penalty save to deny Sassuolo an early lead in their Serie A clash on Sunday.

The Polish shot-stopper guessed correctly to keep out Domenico Berardi's spot-kick in the 12th minute, preserving the deadlock at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium.

Berardi had the chance to put Sassuolo ahead after Bologna defender Lorenzo De Silvestri was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area following a VAR review.

However, Skorupski read Berardi's intentions and made a smart save down to his left to keep the scores level.

The save proved to be a turning point in the match, as Bologna went on to win 3-1 thanks to goals from Andreas Skov Olsen, Riccardo Orsolini, and Musa Barrow.

Skorupski's heroics earned him the man-of-the-match award, and he was praised by Bologna coach Thiago Motta after the game.

"Lukasz made a great save on the penalty," Motta said. "It was a key moment in the match, and it gave us the confidence to go on and win the game."

Here is a breakdown of Skorupski's penalty save:

• Berardi's penalty was taken to Skorupski's left.
• Skorupski dived to his left and made a one-handed save.
• The save kept the scores level at 0-0.

Skorupski's penalty save was a reminder of his importance to the Bologna team. The Polish goalkeeper has been in excellent form this season, and he has played a key role in Bologna's rise to ninth place in the Serie A standings.