On 18 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the Italian football championship took place. Atalanta (Bergamo) and Salernitana (Italy) met.
Аталанта - Салернитана - 4:1. Чемпионат Италии, 16-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаItalian Championship, 16th round
Atalanta (Bergamo) - Salernitana (Italy) - 4:1 (0:1)
Goals: L. Muriel (47), Pashalich (52), Charles De Keteler (83), A. Miranchuk (89) - L. Pirola (10)
Warnings: L. Pirola (40), Giulio Maggiore (65), Matteo Ruggieri (77)
Atalanta vs Salernitana match review:
In a thrilling Serie A encounter at the Stadio Guisse, Atalanta claimed a thrilling victory over Salernitana. At half-time the score was 0-1 in Salernitana's favour, but Atalanta turned the tide in the second half to win 4-1. The match started with both teams attacking, but Salernitana took the lead in the 10th minute. Luca Pirola authored the goal, putting his team in the lead with a great pass. The goal gave Salernitana the lead and forced Atalanta to drop their hands. As the game progressed, both teams fought fiercely for control of the midfield. In the 40th minute, Salernitana's Pirola received a yellow card, which increased the tension on the pitch. However, just after the break Atalanta equalised in the 47th minute through Luis Muriel. Atalanta continued to push forward, and in the 52nd minute Mario Pasalic's header gave his team the lead for the first time in the match. In the 60th minute Salernitana made two quick substitutions: L. Chaunu for G. Kastanos and F. Daniliuk for D. Bradaric. Bradaric, trying to turn the tide of the game. The match started to heat up and in the 65th minute Gianmaria Maggiore of Salernitana received a yellow card for rough play.
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini made two substitutions in the 66th minute, replacing goalkeeper Muriel with K. De Ketelare and releasing Ederson in place of S. Kolasinac. Salernitana also made two substitutions in the 67th minute, releasing A. Martegani instead of K. Ikwuemezi and G. Maggiore instead of M. Legowski. Atalanta's desire to win was obvious and they continued to put pressure on the Salernitana defence. In the 76th minute Atalanta made a third substitution: D. Zappacosta replaced H. Hatebur. Shortly afterwards, M. Ruggeri received a yellow card for Atalanta, adding drama to the match. The tension did not subside and in the 83rd minute De Ketelare scored Atalanta's third goal, increasing their lead. In the 85th minute Atalanta manager Gasperini made two more substitutions, bringing on A. Lukman instead of A. Miranchuk and T. Koopmeiners instead of M. Adopo. In the 86th minute, Salernitana also made one last substitution, releasing B. Dia instead of Giovane. The climax of the match came in the 89th minute when Miranchuk completed a well-worked move and scored his team's fourth goal, sealing a memorable victory with a minimal deficit. The match between Atalanta and Salernitana demonstrated the unpredictability of Serie A and the unbreakable spirit of the participating teams. Atalanta's revitalisation in the second half showed their attacking prowess and desire to get all three points. Overall, it was an exciting game that will be remembered for goals, substitutions and what it brought to the fans at the Guisse stadium.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Bologna - Atalanta, Salernitana - Milan.
Аталанта - Салернитана - 4:1. Чемпионат Италии, 16-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Atalanta - Salernitana:
| Atalanta | Salernitana | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 19 | Kicks | 10 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 8 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 2 |
| 9 | Offences | 10 |
| 10 | Corners | 7 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 51% | Ball possession | 49% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 7 |
| 468 | Total assists | 451 |
| 385 | Accurate assists | 348 |
| 82% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |
