The match held on Sunday between Bologna and Sassuolo ended in a 1-1 draw, with neither team able to claim victory.
Bologna took the lead shortly after halftime, with Giovanni Fabbian scoring just a minute into the second half. However, Sassuolo responded quickly, leveling the score with a goal from Tarik Muharemovic in the 63rd minute.
Giovanni Fabbian was undoubtedly the standout player on the field, contributing significantly to Bologna’s attack by scoring the opening goal and taking two shots on target.
Defensively, Tarik Muharemovic played a crucial role for Sassuolo, not only scoring the equalizer but also making vital clearances, pushing two attempts away from danger.
Bologna’s head coach, Vincenzo Italiano, implemented a 4-3-3 formation featuring Federico Ravaglia in goal; Nadir Zortea, Jhon Lucumí, Martin Vitik, and Juan Miranda in defense; Tommaso Pobega, Nikola Moro, and Giovanni Fabbian in midfield; and Riccardo Orsolini, Jonathan Rowe, and Thijs Dallinga leading the attack.
On the other side, Sassuolo’s manager, Fabio Grosso, opted for a similar 4-3-3 setup, with Arijanet Muric guarding the net; Sebastian Walukiewicz, Jay Idzes, Tarik Muharemovic, and Fali Candé forming the back line; Kristian Thorstvedt, Nemanja Matic, and Ismael Koné in midfield; and Andrea Pinamonti, Armand Laurienté, and Cristian Volpato in the forward positions.
The match officials, led by referee Juan Sacchi, maintained order throughout the intense encounter.
Looking ahead, Bologna will travel to face Hellas Verona, while Sassuolo will host Parma at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore.
As a result of this draw, Bologna now sits in 7th place with 26 points, while Sassuolo occupies the 10th position with 22 points in the league standings.
Substitutions for Bologna
69’ 2H – Thijs Dallinga off for Santiago Castro and Giovanni Fabbian off for Ciro Immobile.
70’ 2H – Riccardo Orsolini off for Benjamín Domínguez and Cristian Volpato off for Alieu Fadera.
83’ 2H – Jonathan Rowe off for Jens Odgaard.
87’ 2H – Nadir Zortea off for Emil Holm.
Yellow Cards for Bologna:
44’ 1H – Federico Ravaglia (Delay of Game) and 36’ 2H – Benjamín Domínguez (Unsporting Behavior).
Substitutions for Sassuolo
59’ 2H – Fali Candé off for Josh Doig.
88’ 2H – Armand Laurienté off for Walid Cheddira.
Yellow Cards for Sassuolo:
20’ 1H – Fali Candé (Unsporting Behavior), 6’ 2H – Armand Laurienté (Unsporting Behavior), and 41’ 2H – Alieu Fadera (Repeated Fouls).