In an intense clash on matchday 5 of Serie A, Lecce and Bologna fought to a 2-2 draw.
Lecce initially took the lead with a goal from Lassana Coulibaly in the 12th minute of the first half. However, Bologna responded with determination, turning the tide with a penalty and a shot from Riccardo Orsolini right before half-time (45’ 1H), followed by a goal from Jens Odgaard in the 70th minute of the second half.
Just when it seemed Bologna would hold onto the lead, Francesco Camarda scored a dramatic equalizer with a header in the 48th minute of the second half, making it 2-2.
Francesco Camarda was undoubtedly the standout player, showcasing his skills by scoring one goal and attempting two shots on goal.
Jens Odgaard also earned accolades for his performance, netting one goal for Bologna at the Comunale Via del Mare stadium.
Lassana Coulibaly displayed exceptional skill during the match, executing a stunning nutmeg on his marker in the 75th minute.
Lecce’s manager, Eusebio Di Francesco, employed a 4-3-3 formation, with Wladimiro Falcone in goal; Christ-Owen Kouassi, Kialonda Gaspar, Tiago Gabriel, and Antonino Gallo in defense; Lassana Coulibaly, Ylber Ramadani, and Medon Berisha in midfield; and Santiago Pierotti, Nikola Stulic, and Teté Morente leading the attack.
On the opposing side, Bologna, under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, lined up in a 4-5-1 setup with Lukasz Skorupski guarding the net; Emil Holm, Jhon Lucumí, Torbjørn Heggem, and Juan Miranda in defense; Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro, Riccardo Orsolini, Giovanni Fabbian, and Jonathan Rowe in midfield; and Thijs Dallinga as the lone striker.
Referee Francesco Fourneau oversaw the match at the Comunale Via del Mare.
Looking ahead, Lecce will face Parma away in their next fixture, while Bologna will host Pisa.
This draw leaves Lecce with 2 points, placing them in the 20th position, whereas Bologna remains at 7 points, sitting in 9th place in the league standings.
Substitutions for Lecce
45’ 2H – Christ-Owen Kouassi off for Danilo Veiga
65’ 2H – Nikola Stulic off for Francesco Camarda
76’ 2H – Teté Morente off for Lameck Banda and Lassana Coulibaly off for Konan NDri
Yellow Cards for Lecce:
Kialonda Gaspar (9’ 2H, Unsporting behavior), Ylber Ramadani (15’ 2H, Unsporting behavior), Antonino Gallo (20’ 2H, Unsporting behavior), and Francesco Camarda (49’ 2H, Removing shirt)
Substitutions for Bologna
61’ 2H – Riccardo Orsolini off for Federico Bernardeschi
67’ 2H – Jonathan Rowe off for Nicoló Cambiaghi, Thijs Dallinga off for Santiago Castro, Giovanni Fabbian off for Jens Odgaard, and Antonino Gallo off for Corrie Ndaba
82’ 2H – Emil Holm off for Lorenzo De Silvestri
Yellow Cards for Bologna:
Thijs Dallinga (29’ 1H, Unsporting behavior) and Federico Bernardeschi (43’ 2H, Unsporting behavior)