UEFA Europa League Round of 32
Bologna 1 - 0 FT Brann
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Match Events
28' Martin Vitík
HT
56' Joao Mario
↓ K. M. Ingason ↑T. Pedersen 60'
61' ↓ F. Bernardeschi ↑R. Orsolini
61' ↓ M. Vitik ↑N. Casale
73' ↓ R. Freuler ↑J. Odgaard
↓ J. D. Thorsteinsson ↑M. Haaland 73'
↓ U. Mathisen ↑R. Holten 73'
Rasmus Holten 78'
78' ↓ N. Moro ↑S. Sohm
78' ↓ S. Castro ↑B. Dominguez
↓ N. Holm ↑B. Finne 85'
↓ J. Soltvedt ↑V. Dragsnes 85'
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Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
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Defenders
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
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Martin Vitík 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jhon Lucumí 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
João Mário 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Lewis Ferguson
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
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Remo Freuler
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Nikola Moro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
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Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
78
Entry
Jonathan Rowe 
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
31
Passes
15
Duels
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Torbjørn Heggem
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Nicolò Casale
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15
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15
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28
Total Mins
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D. Baroncioni
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15
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15
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0
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Tommaso Pobega
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15
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15
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0
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Simon Sohm
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15
Late Mins
15
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11
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Riccardo Orsolini
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15
Late Mins
15
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29
Total Mins
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Jens Odgaard
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15
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15
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17
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Thijs Dallinga
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15
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15
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0
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Nicolò Cambiaghi
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15
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15
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0
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Benjamín Domínguez
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15
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15
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11
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Brann
Goalkeepers
Mathias Dyngeland
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
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Defenders
Denzel De Roeve
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nana Kwame Boakye 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Joachim Soltvedt
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kristall Máni Ingason
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jakob Sørensen 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Felix Horn Myhre 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Forwards
Ulrik Mathisen
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
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Noah Holm
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5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
Jón Dagur Þorsteinsson 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mathias Klausen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Simen Vidtun Nilsen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vetle Dragsnes
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
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Thore Pedersen
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rasmus Holten
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
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Niklas Jensen Wassberg
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Mads Sande
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15
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15
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0
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Markus Haaland
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
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Jesper Eikrem
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15
Late Mins
15
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0
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Lars Remmem
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Bård Finne
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
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Julian Lægreid
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15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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Started
Entry
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Bologna
Brann
Bologna
Brann
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
João Mário Strikes as Bologna Brush 10-Man Brann Aside
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A ruthless second-half finish combined with a first-half dismissal ensured Bologna cruised through this European knockout tie with minimal fuss.
Holding the Line
Holding a slender 1-0 aggregate lead from the first leg—courtesy of an early S. Castro strike last week—Bologna stepped onto the Renato Dall'Ara pitch knowing a single lapse could invite Brann right back into the tie. The early exchanges carried a modest Intensity, with the Italian hosts methodically probing while the Norwegian outfit looked to spring a surprise on the counter. The visitors desperately needed a goal to keep their European survival hopes alive, but their ambitions suffered a catastrophic blow before the interval. In the 37th minute, Jacob Lungi Sørensen was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge. That single indiscretion completely warped the Balance of the second leg, leaving the away side with a mountain to climb and a fatal man disadvantage.
Breaking the Resistance
Down to ten men, the Scandinavian visitors simply could not withstand the rising tide. The Italian hosts completely dominated possession, suffocating their opponents with 61% of the ball and an overwhelming barrage of attacking movements. Generating 16 total shots and winning 13 corners to Brann's solitary one, the pressure was absolute. The dam finally burst in the 56th minute. Joao Mario found the decisive breakthrough, stepping up to finish with lethal precision and double the aggregate advantage to 2-0. His strike effectively killed any lingering Upset Factor in this knockout fixture, transforming the remainder of the contest into a comfortable procession for the home side as they pinned the visitors deep inside their own half.
Cruising to the Finish
With the Stakes effectively nullified by the two-goal aggregate cushion, the final half-hour played out like a tightly controlled training exercise. Remo Freuler dictated the tempo beautifully from the center of the park, ensuring the away side barely touched the ball in dangerous areas as Bologna completed 364 accurate passes. Whenever the Norwegians did manage a rare foray forward to salvage some pride, Łukasz Skorupski was on hand to sweep up the danger, recording two comfortable saves to preserve his clean sheet. This clinical 1-0 victory cements a highly professional aggregate triumph, keeping the continental dream burning brightly in Emilia-Romagna while sending a depleted Brann squad back home to focus entirely on their domestic campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jacob Lungi Sørensen impact the match?
His 37th-minute dismissal shattered the visitors' chances of overturning the aggregate deficit, forcing them into a defensive block they could not sustain.
What made João Mário the Man of the Match?
He provided the decisive 56th-minute goal that killed the tie, dominating the pitch with clinical finishing and relentless attacking pressure from deep.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Bologna Aim to Seal the Deal at Renato Dall'Ara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. With a narrow aggregate lead, the hosts simply need to avoid a collapse to book their spot in the next round, making this a tie they are heavily backed to control.
The Setup
The Stakes are crystal clear heading into this UEFA Europa League Round of 32 decider: survive and advance. Bologna hold all the cards after S. Castro's early ninth-minute strike secured a vital 1-0 away victory in the first leg. Returning to the Renato Dall'Ara, the Italian side boast an unbeaten Form rating over their last five continental fixtures. However, a curious track record of just one home win in four European outings offers a glimmer of hope to the visitors. For Brann, the mandate is simple: they must score to salvage this tie. Yet, their recent winless stretch points to a lack of firepower right when they need it most.
Key Battle
This matchup centers around whether Brann's defensive anchor can withstand the sheer quality of Bologna's attacking Stars. Federico Bernardeschi is blazing hot for the hosts, dictating the tempo and carving out chances at will. Standing in his way is Brann goalkeeper Matias Dyngeland. The Norwegian shot-stopper has been forced into relentless action during this campaign, racking up incredible save numbers just to keep his team breathing. If Dyngeland cannot pull off a miraculous performance, Bernardeschi will undoubtedly end the tie.
Our Prediction
The competitive Balance here leans massively toward the hosts. Brann will have to push forward eventually, leaving spaces that Bologna are perfectly equipped to exploit. Expect a controlled, professional performance from the Italians. They will absorb early pressure before picking off the Norwegians on the counter to secure a 2-0 win on the night, comfortably advancing 3-0 on aggregate.