On 30 October one of the matches of the 10th round of the Italian football championship took place. Empoli (Italy) and Atalanta (Bergamo) met.
Italian Championship, 10th round
Empoli (Italy) - Atalanta (Bergamo) - 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: Scamacca (5), T. Koopmeiners (29), Scamacca (51).
Warnings: Youssef Maleh (33), L. Kakache (35), Emmanuel Gyasi (70), Jacopo Fazzini (85).
Empoli vs Atalanta match review:
Atalanta scored an impressive victory over Empoli in a Serie A match played at the Stadio Carlo Castellani - Computer Gross Arena. The match ended in a convincing 3-0 win for Atalanta, with Empoli dominating the game from start to finish. The first half showed Atalanta's attacking prowess as they went into the break with a 2-0 lead. Giacomo Scamacca opened the scoring in the 5th minute, giving Atalanta the lead. Empoli struggled to contain Atalanta's onslaught and Teun Koopmeiners added to their problems by scoring in the 29th minute.
Empoli's frustration began to show as they received two yellow cards in a row. Youssef Maleh was suspended in the 33rd minute and Leonardo Kakache was sent off in the 35th minute. These disciplinary offences were a reflection of Empoli's inability to contain Atalanta's onslaught. The second half went in the same vein, with Atalanta in complete control. At the start of the half they made their first substitution: G. Scalvini replaced R. Toloi. Just five minutes into the second half Atalanta increased their lead with Scamacchi's second goal in the 51st minute. "Empoli tried to get back on track and made two substitutions in the 63rd minute: N. Cambiaggi replaced E. Gyasi and S. Valukevich replaced A. Ismayli. However, their efforts were in vain - Atalanta's defence withstood the blow. "Atalanta" also made changes to their line-up: in the 65th minute C. De Ketelare appeared instead of Scamacchi, and in the 66th minute - M. Pasalic instead of Kopmeiners. These substitutions allowed Atalanta to maintain their advantage and control of the game. Empoli's frustration continued to grow, and in the 70th minute E. Gyasi received a yellow card. In an attempt to turn the tide of the game, Empoli made two more substitutions in the 74th and 75th minutes, replacing J. Giasi. Atalanta also renewed their attack, bringing on A. Lukman instead of L. Muriel in the 76th minute. Empoli made a fifth substitution in the 82nd minute, with R. Marin replacing S. Basto. Marin replaced S. Bastoni. Empoli's disappointment was brightened by a yellow card received by Fazzini in the 85th minute. Atalanta responded with a fifth substitution - in the 86th minute M. Ruggieri replaced M. Bakker. Atalanta emerged victorious at the final whistle, showing their dominance throughout the match. The 3-0 scoreline reflects their dominance and clinical end to the game, leaving Empoli with something to think about before the next match.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Frosinone vs Empoli, Atalanta vs Inter.
Statistics of the match Empoli - Atalanta:
Empoli | Atalanta | |
---|---|---|
2 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
9 | Blows | 18 |
2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
4 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
5 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
10 | Offences | 13 |
3 | Corner | 6 |
3 | Offsides | 1 |
43% | Ball possession | 57% |
4 | Yellow cards | 0 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 2 |
416 | Total assists | 541 |
320 | Accurate assists | 449 |
77% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |