Atalanta continued their impressive run in Serie A, securing their 10th consecutive victory with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Cagliari. The match saw Atalanta maintain their position at the top of the Serie A standings.
Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi played a crucial role in the victory, making several outstanding saves throughout the match. His performance included a remarkable triple save just before halftime, denying Cagliari multiple scoring opportunities.
The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when substitute Nicolò Zaniolo found the back of the net. Just two minutes after coming off the bench, Zaniolo capitalized on a well-worked move, tapping in from close range after Raoul Bellanova’s assist.
Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta’s manager, demonstrated his tactical acumen with impactful substitutions. Unhappy with his team’s first-half performance, Gasperini made three changes at halftime, which immediately improved Atalanta’s play.
This victory extends Atalanta’s lead at the top of Serie A to five points ahead of second-placed Napoli. The win also sets a new club record for Atalanta with their 10th consecutive Serie A victory.
Despite their strong performance, Cagliari remains in 15th place, just two points clear of the relegation zone. As Atalanta continues to dominate Serie A, their manager Gasperini, recently named coach of the month, is emerging as a strong contender for manager of the season.
Goals: Zaniolo 66 (A
Cagliari: Sherri; Zappa, Mina, Luperto, Augello (70′ Obert); Makoumbou (77′ Marin), Adopo; Deiola (70′ Gaetano), Luvumbo (53′ Felici), Zortea (77′ Pavoletti); Piccoli.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien (46′ Djmsiti), Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, Brescianini (46′ De Roon), Ruggeri; Pasalic (65′ Zaniolo); Retegui (46′ Lookman), De Ketelaere (65’ Samardzic)
