Bologna 1-1 Torino: Bernardeschi opener cancelled out by Kulenović
Bologna took an early lead through Bernardeschi, but Torino levelled through substitute Kulenović in the closing stages. Final score 1-1 at the Dall'Ara.
- Bernardeschi put Bologna ahead in the 14th minute, assisted by Miranda
- Substitute Kulenović equalised for Torino in the 77th minute, assisted by Mandragora
- Bologna stay 18th with 2 points, Torino move to 14th with 4
Bologna 1-1 Torino
Scorers: Bernardeschi 14' (Bologna), Kulenović 77' (Torino)
Kick-off: Saturday, 19 September 2026, 14:00 UK time / 15:00 CEST, Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna.
The match
Bologna took the lead in the 14th minute. Federico Bernardeschi converted after being set up by Juan Miranda, giving the hosts an early advantage.
Daniel Bragança was booked for Torino in the 30th minute.
Torino made a half-time change, bringing on Nathan Patterson for Niccolò Fortini. A second substitution followed at the 55th minute, with Sandro Kulenović replacing Kian Fitz-Jim.
Bologna responded with a double change of their own in the 58th minute: Jens Odgaard and Lorenzo De Silvestri came on for Nicolò Cambiaghi and Eivind Helland.
Torino made three substitutions at once in the 68th minute, sending on Rafik Belghali, Emirhan İlkhan and Gaetano Oristanio in place of Eray Cömert, Daniel Bragança and Nikola Vlašić respectively.
Belghali picked up a yellow card in the 74th minute. Bologna withdrew Bernardeschi for Riccardo Orsolini two minutes later.
The equaliser came in the 77th minute. Sandro Kulenović, who had only recently entered the pitch, scored from an assist by Rolando Mandragora to make it 1-1. In the same minute, Bologna brought on Nikola Moro for Tommaso Pobega.
Nathan Patterson was booked in the 78th minute. Bologna's final change came in the 84th minute, with Emil Holm replacing Nadir Zortea.
The numbers
Torino had more of the ball, with 60% possession compared to Bologna's 40%, and created more chances overall: 14 shots to Bologna's 11, with 3 on target against just 1 for the hosts. Torino also led the corner count, 6 to 1. Bologna committed more fouls (18 to 12) but picked up no yellow cards, compared to three for Torino.
Standings and next fixture
The draw leaves both sides' positions largely unchanged. Bologna remain on 2 points after five rounds (0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses), sitting 18th in Serie A. Torino move to 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses) and sit 14th.
At the top, Roma and Inter lead on 13 points each, with Lazio also on 13. Cagliari are fourth on 12 points.
Bologna's next match is away at Lecce on Sunday, 11 October at 15:00 CEST. Torino host Udinese on Monday, 12 October at 20:45 CEST.
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