On 3 March, one of the matches of the 27th round of the Italian Football Championship took place. Atalanta (Bergamo) and Bologna (Italy) met.
Italian Championship, 27th round
Atalanta (Bergamo) - Bologna (Italy) - 1:2 (1:0)
Goals: Lukman (28) - Joshua Zirkzi (57), Ferguson (61).
Warnings: S. Posh (6), T. Koopmeiners (14), Emil Holm (64), Ederson (69).
In a thrilling Serie A match between Atalanta and Bologna at the Stadio Gewesse, it was a game of two halves which was eventually won by the visitors 2-1. The first half started with both teams trying to dominate, with S. Posch and T. Kupmey receiving yellow cards early on. Posh and T. Koopmeiners of Bologna. However, in the 28th minute A. Lukman struck the Atalanta goal, making the score 1-0.
At the start of the second half, Bologna wasted no time in making changes to the squad: R. Orsolini and S. Posh replaced A. Salemaekers and J. Zirksee, levelling the score 1:1. The substitutions were justified almost immediately, when on 57 minutes a penalty was awarded to Atalanta, which was converted by J. Zirksee. "Bologna" continued to go forward and their efforts were rewarded in the 61st minute when L. Ferguson scored, making the score 2:1. Atalanta tried to get back into the game by making a few substitutions, but were never able to equalise. As a result, Bologna defeated Atalanta with a score of 2-1. This match demonstrated the competitive nature of Serie A football and emphasised the importance of strategic changes to influence the outcome of the game.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Juventus - Atalanta, Bologna - Inter.
| Atalanta | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 11 | Kicks | 11 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 5 |
| 11 | Offences | 11 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 55% | Ball possession | 45% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 539 | Total assists | 469 |
| 446 | Accurate assists | 391 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |