On 26 October, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Sturm (Graz) and Atalanta (Bergamo) met.
Штурм - Аталанта - 2:2. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистикаEuropa League
Sturm (Graz) - Atalanta (Bergamo) - 2: 2 (1:2)
Goals: Prass (13), T. Horvath (80) - L. Muriel (34), L. Muriel (45+7)
Warnings: Kiteishvili (45+2), Lukman (45+7), Stephan Hirlender (45+7), Stephan Hirlender (53), Bakker (83)
Sturm vs Atalanta match review:
A thrilling draw between Sturm Graz and Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League In a thrilling Europa League encounter at the Merkur Arena, Austrian club Sturm Graz hosted Italian giants Atalanta in a match that had fans on edge. Despite strong performances from both teams, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, which leaves open the question of the result of the second match. The game started from the beginning with both teams looking to gain an advantage. Sturm Graz drew blood in the 13th minute when A. Prass put a shot into the goal net, which infuriated the spectators. However, Atalanta responded quickly, levelling the score in the 34th minute thanks to a masterful strike from L. Muriel. At the end of the first half, tension flared up. Sturm Graz players O. Kiteishvili and S. Hirlander, as well as the players of "Sturm Graz". Hirlander, as well as Atalanta player A. Lukman received yellow cards for aggressive actions. But the most important moment of the half occurred on 45 minutes, when Atalanta were awarded a penalty for a foul on L. Muriela. The Colombian made no mistake with the kick, giving his team a decisive 2-1 lead before the break. The second half started with Sturm Graz desperately looking to equalise.
However, in the 53rd minute, Hirlander received a second yellow card and the home side were left with ten men. Despite the reduced squad, Sturm Graz continued to push forward, showing their unyielding nature. In the 62nd minute, Sturm Graz made three substitutions in an attempt to turn the tide of the match. G. Wuthrich, D. Lavali and J. Serrano came on the pitch and brought new energy to the team's attack. Atalanta also made changes, fielding G. Scamacca, C. De Ketelaere and H. Hateboer in an attempt to maintain their advantage. Sturm Graz's persistent efforts were rewarded in the 80th minute when a penalty was awarded. T. Horvath calmly converted the penalty, levelling the score on the scoreboard - 2:2. In the remaining minutes both teams strived for victory, but eventually time expired and the match ended in a draw. During the game there were some minor clashes, as a result of which in the 83rd minute M. Bakker received a yellow card for Atalanta. The return match promises to be intriguing, as both Sturm Graz and Atalanta still have chances to continue the fight. A draw leaves all chances of success, and football fans can expect another exciting encounter between two highly competitive teams. As the players left the pitch, the spectators applauded their efforts, recognising the thrilling performance and endless twists and turns of this exciting Europa League encounter.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Atalanta vs Sturm, Atalanta vs Sturm.
Штурм - Аталанта - 2:2. Лига Европы. Обзор матча, статистикаSturm vs Atalanta match statistics:
| Sturm | Atalanta | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks to the goal | 8 |
| 9 | Hits | 15 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 2 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 12 | Offences | 12 |
| 2 | Corner | 6 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 32% | Ball possession | 68% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 6 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 283 | Total assists | 591 |
| 181 | Accurate assists | 496 |
| 64% | Accuracy of passes | 84% |
