“Sassuolo take the lead on the counter as Josh Doig finishes from the center of the box after a quick break.”
Pivotal“Bologna respond immediately after the break as Roberto Piccoli heads home from a corner to level the score.”
Pivotal“Amid a flurry of cards, Vasilije Adzic restores Sassuolo's lead with a clinical right-footed finish from the center of the box.”
Pivotal“Substitute Artem Dovbyk snatches a dramatic equalizer for Bologna deep into stoppage time, sparking wild celebrations.”
Pivotal
Bologna
Sassuolo
Outstanding performance
Sassuolo•MidfielderBologna dominated the numbers - 61% possession, 21 shots to 15, and 68 dangerous attacks to Sassuolo's 35 - but found themselves chasing the game twice against a Sassuolo side that struck clinically on the break. Josh Doig's early goal and Vasilije Adzic's second-half finish punished Bologna's inefficiency in front of goal, with four big chances missed compounding the frustration despite six created. Roberto Piccoli's headed equalizer from a corner briefly settled the hosts, but it was substitute Artem Dovbyk who had the final word, bundling home a stoppage-time leveler to snatch a point Bologna's territorial dominance arguably deserved. The result leaves both sides mid-table, with Sassuolo's Domenico Tedesco sent off late for dissent adding a chaotic exclamation mark to a match that swung wildly after a quiet first 45 minutes.
How entertaining was this match?
Attempt missed. Simone Cinquegrano from Sassuolo took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box after a fast break.
Artem DovbykYellow CardArtem Dovbyk of Bologna receives a yellow card for excessive celebration.
Attempt saved. Marco Libra's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
Substitution for Bologna: Samuel Mbangula comes on for Federico Bernardeschi.
Bologna wins a corner after Jay Idzes concedes.
Roberto Piccoli's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Lewis Ferguson provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi from Bologna has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Arijanet Muric of Sassuolo, right in the middle of the goal. Artem Dovbyk provided the assist.
Bologna wins a corner after Fedde Leysen concedes.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Rafa Obrador comes on for Josh Doig.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Andrea Ghion comes on for Nemanja Matic.
Foul committed by Fedde Leysen of Sassuolo.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Kristian Thorstvedt's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Lukasz Skorupski. The shot was assisted by Nemanja Matic with a through ball.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Lukasz Skorupski concedes.
Attempt missed by Artem Dovbyk from Bologna, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Torbjørn Heggem of Bologna.
Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
Kieron Bowie from Sassuolo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Arthur Theate from Bologna is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Torbjørn Heggem's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Bologna is blocked.
Attempt missed. Arthur Theate from Bologna had a right-footed shot from the center of the box that went to the right. He was assisted by Federico Bernardeschi, who provided a cross after a corner.
Bologna wins a corner after Fedde Leysen concedes.
Substitution for Bologna: Artem Dovbyk comes on for Nicolò Cambiaghi.
Foul committed by Kristian Thorstvedt of Sassuolo.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Simone Cinquegrano's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Jay Idzes.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Nikola Moro concedes.
Attempt saved. Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Lukasz Skorupski from Bologna saves it in the top left corner.
Kieron Bowie from Sassuolo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Torbjørn Heggem of Bologna.
Attempt missed. Lewis Ferguson from Bologna takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that is close, but it misses the top right corner.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Ibrahim Sulemana comes on for Luca Lipani.
Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Juan Miranda of Bologna.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Kristian Thorstvedt comes on for Vasilije Adzic.
Attempt saved. Lukasz Skorupski from Bologna saves a left-footed shot from outside the box by Domenico Berardi of Sassuolo, which was directed towards the center of the goal.
Armand Laurienté's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Nemanja Matic.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Emil Holm concedes.
Emil Holm's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Vasilije Adzic from Sassuolo has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Goal! Sassuolo takes the lead 2-1 with a right-footed shot from Vasilije Adzic from the center of the box.
Jay IdzesYellow CardJay Idzes from Sassuolo receives a yellow card.
Roberto PiccoliYellow CardRoberto Piccoli from Bologna receives a yellow card for a foul.
Bologna wins a corner after Fedde Leysen concedes.
Arijanet Muric from Sassuolo wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Roberto Piccoli of Bologna.
Emil HolmYellow CardEmil Holm of Bologna receives a yellow card.
assist: Juan Miranda
Goal! The score is now Bologna 1, Sassuolo 1. Roberto Piccoli scores for Bologna with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Bologna wins a corner after Simone Cinquegrano concedes.
Bologna wins a corner after Jay Idzes concedes.
The second half begins with Bologna trailing Sassuolo 1-0.
Substitution for Bologna: Marco Libra comes on for Jens Odgaard.
Substitution for Bologna: Nikola Moro comes on for Tommaso Pobega.
Substitution for Bologna: Juan Miranda comes on for Rahim Alhassane.
Kieron Bowie from Sassuolo has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the center of the goal by Lukasz Skorupski of Bologna. The attempt was assisted by Vasilije Adzic.
The first half ends with Bologna trailing Sassuolo 1-0.
Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Rahim Alhassane of Bologna.
Kieron Bowie from Sassuolo wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Torbjørn Heggem of Bologna.
Attempt missed. Rahim Alhassane from Bologna heads the ball from the center of the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Bologna is awarded a corner after Jay Idzes concedes.
Domenico Berardi's left-footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is blocked.
Simone Cinquegrano from Sassuolo is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Rahim Alhassane of Bologna.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Torbjørn Heggem concedes.
Delay is over, and they are set to continue.
Kieron Bowie from Sassuolo has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
Substitution for Sassuolo: Domenico Berardi comes on for Cristian Volpato due to an injury.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Nicolò Cambiaghi concedes.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Lewis Ferguson concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Cristian Volpato of Sassuolo.
Sassuolo wins a corner after Torbjørn Heggem concedes.
Attempt missed by Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Emil Holm from Bologna wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Josh Doig of Sassuolo.
Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi from Bologna takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Lewis Ferguson.
Armand Laurienté of Sassuolo wins a free kick on the left wing.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna commits a foul.
Foul committed by Jay Idzes of Sassuolo.
Nicolò Cambiaghi from Bologna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
There is a delay in the match in Bologna.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is currently on hold for a drinks break.
Attempt saved. Federico Bernardeschi from Bologna has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Arijanet Muric from Sassuolo. Nicolò Cambiaghi provided the assist.
Arthur Theate from Bologna misses a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Tommaso Pobega after a corner.
Bologna wins a corner after Vasilije Adzic concedes.
Nicolò Cambiaghi's right-footed shot from outside the box for Bologna is blocked.
Bologna is awarded a corner after a concession by Simone Cinquegrano.
Foul committed by Vasilije Adzic of Sassuolo.
Lewis Ferguson from Bologna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Vasilije Adzic from Sassuolo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tommaso Pobega of Bologna.
assist: Simone Cinquegrano
Goal! Sassuolo takes the lead 1-0 with a left-footed shot from Josh Doig, coming from the center of the box after a quick break.
Tommaso Pobega from Bologna has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Vasilije Adzic from Sassuolo has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Simone Cinquegrano from Sassuolo is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Nicolò Cambiaghi from Bologna commits a foul.
Nicolò Cambiaghi's left-footed shot from outside the box for Bologna is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Roberto Piccoli.
Nicolò Cambiaghi from Bologna has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Fedde Leysen from Sassuolo commits a foul.
Roberto Piccoli from Bologna wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Rahim Alhassane from Bologna has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Jens Odgaard's left-footed shot from the center of the box for Bologna is blocked.
Foul committed by Kieron Bowie of Sassuolo.
Emil Holm from Bologna wins a free kick on the right wing.
Bologna wins a corner after Luca Lipani concedes.
Roberto Piccoli from Bologna misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Nemanja Matic from Sassuolo has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Armand Laurienté from Sassuolo commits a foul.
Emil Holm from Bologna is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Nemanja Matic of Sassuolo.
Federico Bernardeschi from Bologna wins a free kick on the right wing.
First half begins.
Bologna sit bottom of the table without a point after two rounds and desperately need a response at Dall'Ara. Sassuolo, buoyed by a brighter start and recent H2H dominance, travel with confidence in this regional Via Emilia derby.
