A dramatic late equalizer from Christian Gytkjær rescued a point for Bari as Virtus Entella and the Galletti played out a pulsating 2-2 draw at Stadio Enrico Sannazzari, leaving both sides with mixed feelings after a night of shifting fortunes.

Bari struck first against the run of play, making the most of their first real opportunity in a cagey opening half. On 35 minutes, Matthias Verreth finished off a swift Bari counterattack, slotting past Federico Del Frate to give the visitors the lead. Entella struggled to respond, and the first half closed with Bari looking comfortable, buoyed by Verreth’s opener.

The hosts, however, emerged from the interval transformed. Just three minutes into the second half, Tommaso Fumagalli restored parity with a spectacular strike, igniting the home crowd and shifting the game’s momentum. The comeback was complete only four minutes later, as Andrea Tiritiello rose highest at a set piece, powering home a header that put Entella 2-1 ahead and sent shockwaves through the Bari defense.

Entella pressed for a third, but Bari slowly regained composure, making tactical changes and pushing forward in search of an equalizer. Despite Entella’s control—evident in their 18 total shots and 50% share of possession—the hosts couldn't kill off the game. The match grew increasingly tense, with six Entella players ending up in the referee’s book and tempers flaring in midfield battles.

The decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute. Bari’s Pucino met a deep cross with a powerful header, forcing a reaction save from Del Frate, but the rebound fell kindly for Gytkjær, who made no mistake from close range to level the score at 2-2. The Danish striker, who had been culpable for Entella’s first goal, atoned for his error with a predatory finish, ensuring Bari left with a share of the points.

The draw sees Virtus Entella climb to 13th and Bari to 17th in the fledgling Serie B table, a marginal gain for both as they look to build consistency in the weeks ahead. For Entella, the frustration of surrendering a late lead at home lingers, while Bari will feel relieved to escape with a result after a bruising second-half rally from their hosts.

Both teams showed flashes of promise—Entella with their attacking intent and Bari with their resilience—but will know that defensive lapses remain costly at this level. The result sets the stage for an intriguing campaign as the Serie B season begins to take shape.

For match highlights and key moments, see the official Serie B YouTube recap and additional video breakdowns on Scorestrike and Virgilio Sport.