“João Mário scores the decisive goal with a right-footed shot from the center of the box following a corner kick sequence that saw Jhon Lucumí's header saved by Mathias Dyngeland”
Pivotal“Brann makes triple substitution bringing on Jens Odgaard, Rasmus Holten, and Markus Haaland in desperate attempt to find an equalizer”
Bologna
Brann
Outstanding performance
Bologna•DefenderBologna secured their Europa League progression with a disciplined 1-0 second leg victory over Brann, advancing 2-0 on aggregate. The Italians took control when Brann's Jacob Lungi Sørensen was sent off for a foul in the 37th minute, leaving the Norwegian side to battle with ten men for over half the match. João Mário's 56th-minute header from a corner kick effectively sealed the tie, capitalizing on Bologna's numerical advantage and set-piece prowess. The result maintains Bologna's European ambitions while Brann's continental campaign comes to an end despite a valiant effort in the second leg.
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Substitution for Brann: Bård Finne comes on to replace Noah Holm.
Substitution for Brann: Vetle Dragsnes comes on to replace Joachim Soltvedt.
Corner awarded to Bologna after a play that resulted in a deflection off Joachim Soltvedt.
Markus Haaland from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Simon Sohm from Bologna committed a foul.
Riccardo OrsoliniYellow CardRiccardo Orsolini from Bologna has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Joachim Soltvedt from Brann earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna committed a foul.
Substitution for Bologna: Simon Sohm comes on to replace Nikola Moro.
Substitution for Bologna: Benja Domínguez replaces Santiago Castro.
Rasmus HoltenYellow CardRasmus Holten from Brann has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jens Odgaard from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Rasmus Holten from Brann committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Bologna after a play that resulted in Nana Boakye giving up the ball.
A shot was deflected. Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna attempted a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Jens Odgaard.
The attempt is thwarted. Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to Bologna, following a foul by Mathias Dyngeland.
Another offensive push! Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Mathias Dyngeland from Brann makes a fantastic save, denying him in the top right corner. The assist came from Jonathan Rowe.
Substitution for Brann: Markus Haaland replaces Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson.
Substitution for Bologna: Jens Odgaard comes on to replace Remo Freuler.
Substitution for Brann: Rasmus Holten replaces Ulrik Mathisen.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann earned a free kick in the defensive area.
A new offensive play is underway. Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Mathias Dyngeland from Brann makes a save, catching the ball in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Lewis Ferguson.
Riccardo Orsolini from Bologna earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Joachim Soltvedt from Brann committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Bologna after Denzel De Roeve allowed the ball to go out of play.
Nicolò Casale from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann committed a foul.
Remo Freuler from Bologna committed a foul.
Felix Myhre from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Fredrik Knudsen of Brann.
Substitution for Bologna: Nicolò Casale comes on to replace Martin Vitík.
Substitution for Bologna: Riccardo Orsolini replaces Federico Bernardeschi.
Substitution for Brann: Thore Pedersen replaces Kristall Ingason.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Fouled by Remo Freuler - Bologna. Rephrased: Remo Freuler from Bologna committed a foul.
Goal! Bologna takes the lead, 1-0 against Brann. João Mário scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Bologna after a play that resulted in a deflection off Mathias Dyngeland.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Jhon Lucumí from Bologna heads the ball from the center of the box, but Mathias Dyngeland from Brann makes a fantastic save, reaching up to the top left corner. The assist came from Nikola Moro, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Bologna after Nana Boakye allowed the ball to go out.
Santiago Castro from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Fouled by Fredrik Knudsen of Brann.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption due to an injury to Jonathan Rowe from Bologna.
Corner kick awarded to Bologna, following a foul by Fredrik Knudsen.
Corner awarded to Bologna after a play that resulted in a deflection off Mathias Dyngeland.
The attempt is thwarted. Nikola Moro from Bologna takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Jonathan Rowe.
Corner awarded to Bologna after Kristall Ingason allowed the ball to go out.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Bologna 0, Brann 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Bologna and Brann.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at Bologna 0, Brann 0.
Joachim Soltvedt from Brann committed a foul.
Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Felix Myhre from Brann committed a foul.
Federico Bernardeschi of Bologna has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Another offensive effort underway. Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Jacob Sørensen from Brann has been shown a red card.
Remo Freuler of Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Jacob Sørensen from Brann committed a foul.
Offside call against Bologna. Jonathan Rowe has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Ulrik Mathisen from Brann took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area that narrowly missed the top right corner of the goal. The assist came from Kristall Ingason.
Missed opportunity. Ulrik Mathisen from Brann took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Ulrik Mathisen from Brann has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Jhon Lucumí from Bologna committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Fredrik Knudsen from Brann attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't find the target. The assist came from Joachim Soltvedt.
Martin VitíkYellow CardMartin Vitík from Bologna has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Jacob Sørensen from Brann earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Martin Vitík from Bologna committed a foul.
Remo Freuler from Bologna commits a handball.
The attempt is thwarted. Jonathan Rowe from Bologna takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Nikola Moro.
Noah Holm from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Noah Holm from Brann has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Joachim Soltvedt from Brann has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Nikola Moro from Bologna committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Bologna after Denzel De Roeve allowed the ball to go out.
Offside call against Bologna. João Mário has been caught offside.
Missed opportunity! Martin Vitík from Bologna took a right-footed shot from within the six-yard box, aiming for the top left corner, but it goes just wide. The setup came from Nikola Moro, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Bologna, following a foul by Fredrik Knudsen.
The attempt is thwarted. Jonathan Rowe from Bologna fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Nadir Zortea from Bologna committed a foul.
Remo Freuler commits a handball for Bologna.
Martin Vitík from Bologna has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann committed a foul.
Federico Bernardeschi committed a foul on a Bologna player.
Felix Myhre from Brann has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson from Brann takes a right-footed shot from the heart of the box. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski of Bologna, who makes a solid save right in front of the goal.
Corner kick awarded to Brann, following a foul by Martin Vitík.
Corner awarded to Bologna after Denzel De Roeve allowed the ball to go out.
The first half is underway...
Bologna hosts Brann in the Europa League Round of 32 second leg, protecting a crucial 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg. With the Italian side riding high on recent momentum and Brann desperately needing to overturn the deficit, this promises to be a tense European encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
