Como – Bologna: Drama, Red Card and Late Heroics in a Serie A Draw (1–1)

A captivating Serie A encounter at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia ended in a 1–1 stalemate as Como salvaged a point deep into stoppage time against ten-man Bologna. The visitors seized the lead early in the second half through Nicolò Cambiaghi’s composed finish, capitalising on a turnover in midfield to put Bologna ahead. However, the match swung dramatically when Cambiaghi was shown a straight red card shortly after for an off-the-ball incident, leaving Bologna to defend with ten men. With the hosts pushing relentlessly, Martin Baturina produced a magnificent late strike in the 94th minute to equalise, sparking wild celebrations and denying Bologna a vital away victory amid their ongoing league struggles.

Tactical analysis and match report by Mustafa Hassan.

The starting XIs highlighted two contrasting yet clearly defined tactical frameworks as Como deployed a structured 4-2-3-1 focused on possession dominance and progress through central combinations. Jean Butez anchored the side in goal, protected by a conventional back four of Ignace Van der Brempt, Diego Carlos, Marc Oliver Kempf and Alberto Moreno, a unit geared more towards defensive solidity and early build-up stability. In midfield, Máximo Perrone and Lucas Da Cunha partnered as deeper organisers, with Perrone offering protective screening and Da Cunha providing rhythm and transition play. Ahead of them, Jesús Rodríguez occupied the central creative role, tasked with linking midfield to attack, flanked by Nico Paz and Mërgim Vojvoda on the wings, both encouraged to stretch the play before feeding central striker Anastasios Douvikas as a focal point.

Bologna, by contrast, lined up in a disciplined 4-2-3 . . .