Overview

• Mikael Egill Ellertsson put Genoa ahead on 63 minutes before Santiago Castro equalised with an improvised flick 10 minutes later.
• The decisive penalty followed a corner that struck Valentín Carboni’s arm and a lengthy VAR check described as doubtful in coverage.
• Patrick Vieira was shown a red card for dissent after the decision.
• Łukasz Skorupski delivered key stops, including a reflex save from Aarón Martín in the first half, to keep Bologna in range.
• The Matchday 4 result at the Renato Dall’Ara lifts Bologna as Genoa remain winless, with both squads still short of full strength.