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Bologna Secures Victory Against Brann in Tense Match
Bologna, February 26, 2026 – Bologna secured a home victory against Brann in a hard-fought match at the Renato Dall’Ara, in the Round of 32 of the UEFA Europa League. The match, refereed by France’s Benoît Bastien, was marked by its intensity and numerous interruptions.
Bologna dominated possession with 60% and generated more opportunities, with 13 total shots, 4 of which were on target. Brann, on the other hand, was limited to 7 shots, with 3 directed towards the goal. Joao Mario scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute after a play without assist.
The match was heavily influenced by cards. Brann suffered the dismissal of J. Sorensen in the 37th minute, which impacted their game. Bologna accumulated three yellow cards for M. Vitik, F. Bernardeschi, and R. Orsolini, while R. Holten of Brann was also cautioned. Bologna committed a total of 15 fouls, surpassing Brann’s 9.
Substitutions brann: at minute 60 K. M. Ingason came in and T. Pedersen went out., at minute 73 U. Mathisen came in and R. Holten went out., at minute 73 J. D. Thorsteinsson came in and M. Haaland went out., at minute 85 J. Soltvedt came in and V. Dragsnes went out., at minute 85 N. Holm came in and B. Finne went out.
Substitutions bologna: at minute 61 F. Bernardeschi came in and R. Orsolini went out., at minute 61 M. Vitik came in and N. Casale went out., at minute 73 R. Freuler came in and J. Odgaard went out., at minute 78 S. Castro came in and B. Dominguez went out., at minute 78 N. Moro came in and S. Sohm went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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