On 11 February, one of the matches of the 24th round of the Italian football championship took place. Genoa and Atalanta (Bergamo) met.
Italian Championship, 24th round
Genoa (Genoa ) - Atalanta (Bergamo) - 1:4 (0:1)
Goals: Malinovsky (51) - Charles De Ketelair (22), T. Koopmeiners (55), Davide Zappacosta (90+10), Toure (90+13).
Warnings: K. Strootman (24), Charles De Ketelaere (24), Kolasinac (32), M. Bani (54), Martin de Roon (90+2), Aaron Martin (90+3), A. Miranchuk (90+7).
Atalanta showed their dominance in a thrilling Serie A match against Genoa at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris. Despite a slow start to the game, the visitors secured a confident 4-1 victory. Atalanta immediately took control of the game in the first half. On 22 minutes, midfielder C. De Ketelaere struck from a free kick to put his team ahead. Genoa had plenty of chances, but failed to convert them into goals. The first half was also marked by a flurry of yellow cards. К. Strootman from Genoa and C. De Ketelare from Atalanta were suspended in the 24th minute, and S. Kolasinac from Atalanta - in the 32nd minute. This added more heat to the match as both teams struggled to control the situation. The second half started with Genoa showing a new determination. In the 51st minute, R. Malinovsky equalised with a brilliant goal, breathing new life into the home team. Their joy was short-lived, however, as Atalanta quickly responded. Just four minutes later, Atalanta's T. Kopmeiners restored his team's advantage. This goal seemed to break Genoa's spirit and they tried to regain control of the game. Both teams made several substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match.
In the 57th minute Atalanta got E. Holm, G. Scamacca and E. B. Toure, while Genoa got M. Badel and A. Martin. As the match progressed, Atalanta had a goal cancelled due to offside in the 76th minute, denying them the opportunity to increase their lead. However, they continued to strive hard for victory. In the final minutes of the game, Atalanta continued to push forward. In the 90th minute, D. Zappacosta scored a goal and then E.B. Toure added a fourth goal for his team. These late goals gave Atalanta a convincing 4-1 victory. The match also saw a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards in the final minutes. S. Sabelli came on for Genoa in the 83rd minute and J. Messias came on for Atalanta in the 88th minute. Atalanta also made changes: R. Toloi and M. Ruggeri. Toloi and M. Ruggieri appeared in the 88th and 90th minutes respectively. In the midst of these substitutions, both teams received yellow cards. Atalanta's M. de Roon and A. Miranchuk received warnings in the 90th minute, while Genoa's A. Martin received a similar penalty. Overall, Atalanta's dominant play demonstrated their attacking prowess and clinical finishing. Genoa, on the other hand, will have to regret missed opportunities. With a 4-1 victory, Atalanta asserted their authority in Serie A and proved why they are one of the best teams in the league.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Napoli vs Genoa, Atalanta vs Sassuolo.
| Genoa | Atalanta | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Strokes to the goal | 8 |
| 15 | Kicks | 13 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 8 | Offences | 13 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 515 | Total assists | 420 |
| 413 | Accurate assists | 321 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |