Serie A: Bologna Comes from Behind to Draw 2-2 with Lecce
Bologna and Lecce played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Serie A match, with Francesco Camarda scoring a late equalizer for Lecce.
Bologna had attempts from distance with Riccardo Orsolini and Jonathan Rowe, but it was a penalty that proved crucial...
Bologna was on the brink of securing a crucial away win against Lecce but was left stunned by a last-gasp equalizer from teenager Francesco Camarda, marking his debut Serie A goal. The dramatic turn of events saw the match end 2-2, with Lecce salvaging a point at home.
This result adds to Bologna's struggles in the campaign, having managed only one point from their previous four matches. Their recent performance in the Coppa Italia wasn't promising either, with a 3-0 loss to Milan midweek. Key absentees for Bologna included Matias Perez, Balthazar Pierret, Filip Marchwinski, and Gaby Jean, which might have impacted their performance.
Bologna's away form remains a significant concern, as they've lost every match played on the road. Their recent Europa League match against Aston Villa ended in a 1-0 defeat, highlighting their struggles in away fixtures. Additionally, injuries to Ciro Immobile, Ibrahim Sulemana, and Nicolò Casale further deplete Bologna's squad options.
Jonathan Rowe received his first start for Bologna and had a promising debut, nearly scoring within three minutes. He pounced on a misplaced pass from Kouassi but had his finish deflected wide.
Lecce opened the scoring after Lukasz Skorupski made a one-handed save on Santiago Pierotti's header. Medon Berisha then pulled the ball back from the byline, and Juan Miranda's failed clearance allowed Lassana Coulibaly to tap in from six yards, giving Lecce the advantage.
Lecce nearly doubled their lead when Jhon Lucumi deflected a scorcher from Tete Morente onto the woodwork. The shot, taken from the edge of the area, showed promise but ultimately didn't find its mark.
Bologna had attempts from distance with Riccardo Orsolini and Jonathan Rowe, but it was a penalty that proved crucial. Owen Kouassi's clumsy foul on Thiijs Dallinga earned Bologna the spot-kick. Orsolini calmly scored the penalty, sending goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone the wrong way to equalize and level the match.
Camarda's late goal means it ends all square! 🤝#LecceBologna pic.twitter.com/fVmrjQ3H4Q
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025
Lassana Coulibaly had a chance to double Lecce's lead on the hour mark but was unlucky, hitting the base of the far post with an angled drive after Antonino Gallo's pull-back from the left. Gallo also had a scoring opportunity, robbing Federico Bernardeschi before shooting himself and forcing a tough save from Lukasz Skorupski.
Bologna turned the tables when Jens Odgaard exploited acres of space down the right flank. His angled drive was deflected off Tiago Gabriel, catching goalkeeper Wladimiro Falcone off guard and giving Bologna the lead.
A first league goal and Panini Player of the Match award for Francesco Camarda 🌟#LecceBologna pic.twitter.com/6Ori5SP83Y
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 28, 2025
Despite their dominance, Lecce's luck seemed to run out once again. Santiago Pierotti's effort hit the frame of the goal for the third time in the match, bouncing off the far post. However, Lecce managed to snatch a point with a last-gasp equalizer. Francesco Camarda headed in a corner kick at the near post, scoring his first Serie A goal and salvaging a point for Lecce in the dying moments of the game.
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