Serie A: Atalanta Snatch Draw with Bologna After Castro Opener

Samardzic Stunner Saves Atalanta Against 10-Man Bologna

Bologna took the lead through Santiago Castro's drilled effort from the edge of the penalty area...

Atalanta salvaged a point against Bologna with Samardzic's late equalizer, despite being down by a goal at halftime.

Atalanta secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against 10-man Bologna at the Stadio Dall'Ara, thanks to Lazar Samardzic's sensational late strike.

Bologna took the lead through Santiago Castro's drilled effort from the edge of the penalty area just after halftime. However, their advantage was short-lived, as Jhon Lucumi's foul on Charles De Ketelaere earned him a straight red card.

Despite being down to 10 men, Bologna held firm until Samardzic's curler from the edge of the box found the top corner, leveling the score.

Atalanta pushed for a winner, but Bologna's defense held strong, ensuring a share of the points.

Match Highlights:

• Castro's Opener: Drilled into the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area
• Lucumi's Red Card: Fouled De Ketelaere, reducing Bologna to 10 men
• Samardzic's Equalizer: Stunning left-foot curler into the far top corner