On 20 August one of the matches of the 1st round of the Italian football championship took place. Sassuolo (Italy) and Atalanta (Bergamo) met.
Italian Championship, 1st round
Sassuolo (Italy) - Atalanta (Bergamo) - 0:2 (0:0)
Goals: Charles De Ketelaere (83), Nadir Zortea (90+3).
In a much-anticipated Serie A match, Sassuolo faced Atalanta at the MAPEI - Città del Tricolore stadium. At the start of the match, both teams showed great talent and skill and the fans were treated to a thrilling spectacle as both sides looked to take control of the game. In the first half, both teams attacked continuously and defended confidently, resulting in a 0-0 scoreline at half-time. The tension of the game kept the fans in suspense as they looked forward to the turning point. At the start of the second half, both managers made a number of important substitutions to energise their teams. Sassuolo, trying to strengthen their attacking potential, replaced M. Vina with F. Missori, while Atalanta replaced D. Zapata with C. De Ketelare. De Ketelare. The substitutions energised the game and both teams fought hard to break the deadlock. As the match progressed, Atalanta continued to push forward, aiming for the elusive first goal. Atalanta's attacking play gained additional impetus with the introduction of M. Pasalic in place of Ederson in the 46th minute. Sassuolo, not conceding, made a substitution, bringing on N. Bayrami in place of K. Torstvedt in the 62nd minute.
In the 83rd minute, Atalanta finally found the long-awaited break. К. De Ketelare scored a brilliant goal, giving his team a 1-0 lead. Sassuolo, deciding not to give up without a fight, made another substitution, trying to save the game. In the 85th minute, A. Pinamonti came on in place of S. Mulattieri, who hoped that Atalanta would be able to get back on track. However, in the final minutes of the match Atalanta's hopes collapsed, and N. Zortea scored a goal to make the score 2-0 in favour of his team. The final whistle sounded and Atalanta celebrated a difficult victory over Sassuolo. The match showed the indomitable spirit and determination of both teams, but in the end Atalanta won. The fans enjoyed the exciting football and were looking forward to the next meeting between these talented teams. Overall, the match between Sassuolo and Atalanta was a testament to the quality of football in Serie A. The MAPEI Stadium - Città del Tricolore was the perfect backdrop for this exciting match, and both teams gave their all to achieve victory. Football fans were satisfied with an exciting and memorable match.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Napoli vs Sassuolo, Frosinone vs Atalanta.
| Sassuolo | Atalanta | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 11 | Kicks | 16 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 6 |
| 9 | Offences | 13 |
| 7 | Corners | 7 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 49% | Ball possession | 51% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 489 | Total assists | 483 |
| 425 | Accurate assists | 415 |
| 87% | Accuracy of transmissions | 86% |