Match report
Bologna 1–1 Torino: Stalemate in Serie A
Bologna
1–1
FT
Torino
Aug 2, 2020
Bologna secured a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Torino in the opening match of the Serie A season. Despite an early goal by M. Svanberg, Bologna struggled to maintain their lead as Torino's S. Zaza equalized in the second half, ensuring a point for both teams.
Key Facts
- • Bologna took the lead with a goal by M. Svanberg in the 18th minute, assisted by R. Soriano.
- • Torino equalized through S. Zaza's goal in the 66th minute, with an assist from S. Verdi.
- • Bologna received three yellow cards (F. Santander, R. Soriano, G. Medel), while Torino received two (C. Ansaldi, T. Rincón).
- • The match featured numerous substitutions, including key changes for both Bologna and Torino.
Lineups
Bologna
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 28 Łukasz Skorupski (G)
- 15 Ibrahima Mbaye (D)
- 23 Danilo (D)
- 5 Gary Medel (D)
- 4 Stefano Denswil (D)
- 30 Jerdy Schouten (M)
- 32 Mattias Svanberg (M)
- 26 Musa Juwara (M)
- 21 Roberto Soriano (M)
- 99 Musa Barrow (M)
- 24 Rodrigo Palacio (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Angelo Da Costa
- 97 Mouhamadou Fallou Mbacke Sarr
- 6 Federico Bonini
- 25 Gabriele Corbo
- 10 Nicola Sansone
- 34 Andri Fannar Baldursson
- 8 Nicolás Domínguez
- 7 Riccardo Orsolini
- 16 Andrea Poli
- 17 Andreas Skov Olsen
- 9 Federico Santander
- 29 Gianmarco Cangiano
Torino
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 Antonio Rosati (G)
- 5 Armando Izzo (D)
- 30 Koffi Djidji (D)
- 36 Gleison Bremer (D)
- 21 Alex Berenguer (M)
- 7 Saša Lukić (M)
- 88 Tomás Rincón (M)
- 15 Cristian Ansaldi (M)
- 24 Simone Verdi (F)
- 11 Simone Zaza (F)
- 9 Andrea Belotti (F)
Substitutes
- 39 Salvatore Sirigu
- 18 Samir Ujkani
- 77 Christian Celesia
- 56 Patrick Enrici
- 33 Nicolas N'Koulou
- 27 Emin Ghazoini
- 34 Ola Aina
- 44 Mattia Sandri
- 19 Jean Freddi Greco
- 45 Mihael Onișa
- 20 Simone Edera
- 80 Michel Ndary Adopo
Timeline
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13' Bologna Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
Not on pitch
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18' Bologna Goal · Normal GoalM. Svanberg · Assist: R. Soriano
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45'+2 Torino Card · Yellow CardC. Ansaldi
Tripping
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Santander · On: R. Palacio
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46' Bologna subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Sansone · On: Musa Barrow
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50' Torino subst · Substitution 1Off: Ola Aina · On: C. Ansaldi
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56' Torino Card · Yellow CardT. Rincón
Holding
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60' Torino Card · Yellow CardA. Berenguer
Tripping
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66' Torino Goal · Normal GoalS. Zaza · Assist: S. Verdi
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72' Bologna subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Dominguez · On: J. Schouten
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72' Bologna subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Baldursson · On: M. Svanberg
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76' Bologna Card · Yellow CardF. Santander
Tripping
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76' Torino subst · Substitution 2Off: N. NKoulou · On: A. Izzo
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77' Bologna subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Skov Olsen · On: Musa Juwara
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80' Bologna Card · Yellow CardR. Soriano
Holding
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85' Bologna Card · Yellow CardG. Medel
Tripping
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90'+2 Torino subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Celesia · On: K. Djidji
Match Stats
| Stat | Bologna | Torino |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 15 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 440 | 344 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 9 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 2 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 371 | 286 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 8 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by M. Svanberg gave Bologna a strong start, putting pressure on Torino to respond.
- ▸ S. Zaza's equalizer in the 66th minute shifted the momentum towards Torino, but Bologna managed to hold on for a draw.