Italiano Returns as 10-Man Bologna Held 0-0 by Brann After Controversial Red

Overview

• Vincenzo Italiano was back on the touchline after a week in hospital with pneumonia, overseeing his first match in three weeks.
• Charalampos Lykogiannis was shown a straight red card in the 23rd minute for a high tackle on Emil Kornvig that was widely deemed harsh.
• Despite playing over an hour a man down, Bologna created the better chances and pressed late but could not find a breakthrough.
• UEFA recorded Bologna with 54% possession and 16 attempts to Brann’s eight in a match that finished goalless at the Stadio Dall’Ara.
• Bologna were already short-handed with Remo Freuler and Ciro Immobile out injured and three players ineligible for the competition.