Coach Patrick Vieira discovered the controversial last-gasp Bologna penalty ‘tough to simply accept’ when it , and was despatched off for dissent.
The Grifone had taken the lead on the Stadio Dall’Ara via Mikael Ellertsson’s scorching end on the close to put up, however Santiago Castro equalised with a second of magic flicking into the far backside nook.
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It had appeared to be heading for a 1-1 draw till deep into added time, when the for Valentin Carboni’s dealing with offence after a prolonged VAR overview.
Vieira and Genoa livid at Bologna penalty
BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Vincenzo Italiano head coach of Bologna FC and Patrick Vieira head coach of Genoa CFC throughout the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Genoa CFC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
“I’m disillusioned to not convey factors dwelling, as a result of we performed with braveness in opposition to an excellent Bologna facet, sustaining organisation and stability,”
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“I noticed dedication and enthusiasm, so I’m happy with the efficiency in a tough enviornment. Ellertsson has a number of power, he all the time manages to get himself into the fitting locations. He can play on both flank, additionally as a left-back, he’s doing very well.”
There was a number of rigidity within the closing moments of the match when that penalty was awarded, as a nook was headed down onto the arm of Valentin Carboni.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: Mikael Egill Ellertsson of Genoa CFC celebrates after scoring the opening aim throughout the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Genoa CFC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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In chatting with the group, the referee defined there was “an additional motion” of the arm in direction of the ball.
“I feel it’s a pure sufficient motion, so this makes it tough to simply accept,” replied Vieira.
“We performed the sport we wished to, so which means we’ve obtained to maintain this work going and enhance on the main points. It’s tough to simply accept this refereeing resolution, however then that is soccer.”
Vieira’s Genoa are nonetheless on the lookout for their first Serie A win of the season after attracts with Lecce and Como, then slender defeats to Juventus and Bologna.
They did win within the Coppa Italia, sweeping Vicenza apart 3-0 in August.