Pisa defeats Bologna 4-1 in 150-minute friendly

Pisa Sporting Club defeated Bologna 4-1 in an unusual 150-minute friendly match held at the Niccolò Galli Training Center. The match was split into two halves of 75 minutes each as part of pre-season preparations.

Scorers for Pisa included Canestrelli, Vural, and a brace from Marras. Bologna's lone goal was scored by Dallinga via a penalty. The game served as a major test for Pisa ahead of their upcoming Coppa Italia match against Empoli, while for Bologna, it provided a platform to evaluate new signings like Artem Dovbyk.

Observers noted that while the heavy defeat is a concern for Bologna manager Domenico Tedesco, especially regarding defensive cohesion, the match offered valuable insights into player conditioning and tactical adjustments before the official league season begins.