"Federico Bernardeschi put Bologna ahead early in the second half, but Gian Piero Gasperini's side fought back to level at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Bernardeschi broke the deadlock in the 50th minute. He was unmarked on the right of the box and bent his effort into the far side of the goal."
"Roma made Pobega pay for his profligacy, with Pellegrini in the right place to guide his finish into a vacant net under no pressure. Malen saw a chance cleared off the line as Roma chased a comeback victory, but at the other end, they were saved by the crossbar, with Martin Vitik's header just too high."
"Roma had their chances on either side of Bologna's opener, but it took a composed finish from Pellegrini to keep them on level terms heading to Stadio Olimpico next week. Despite only having one shot, he recorded the highest individual expected goals (xG) tally."
Roma drew 1-1 with Bologna in their Europa League last-16 first leg at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Federico Bernardeschi gave Bologna the lead in the 50th minute with an unmarked finish from the right side of the box. Roma responded when Lorenzo Pellegrini capitalized on Tommaso Pobega's missed opportunity, guiding a finish into an open net. Both teams created additional chances throughout the match, with Bologna's Donyell Malen striking the woodwork and Roma's Donyell Malen having a chance cleared off the line. The result leaves the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg at Stadio Olimpico.
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