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Chievo 2-2 Bologna: Obi bags first goal as Coach resigns

.Orji unused substitute

Super Eagles midfielder, Joel Obi bagged his first goal of the season during Chievo’s 2-2 draw against Bologna in a Serie A fixture at the weekend while Orji Okwonkwo was an unused substitute.

The Yellow and Blues have struggled for form despite replacing Lorenzo D’Anna with Giampiero Ventura two months ago.

Riccardo Meggiorini’s penalty for Chievo cancelled out Federico Santander early opener before Joel Obi’s goal sent the home side into the half-time break with a 2-1 lead. The Nigerian was replaced in the 87th minute by Sergio Pellissier.

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However, Riccardo Orsolini broke the hearts of home fans as he levelled scores for Bologna. The visitors had the luxury of introducing Nigerian striker Orji Okwonkwo but preferred center-back Giancarlo Gonzalez as they held out for a 2-2 draw.

The draw was Chievo’s first point in almost two months and manager, Ventura resigned following the poor result which left the club shocked.

It was a bolt from the blue,” confessed Romairone on Sky Sport Italia.

We now have to take a little time and wait for cool heads to analyse the situation along with those thoughts that came out in the heat of the moment.

At the final whistle, the Coach told me he would communicate his decision to the players. I urged him to wait and count to 10 first.” Chievo director of sport Giancarlo Romairone admitted.

Obi, last played for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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