Atalanta in the lead after 45 minutes of play against Cagliari: an excellent performance from Palladino’s team, with great chemistry especially in the attacking trio of De Ketelaere, Scamacca, and Lookman.
The opening goal was scored by Gianluca Scamacca, who is enjoying an enviable run of form: this is the fourth consecutive match in which he has scored across all competitions.
Scamacca with a backheel, Lookman wastes a chance
Atalanta took the lead in the 11th minute thanks to a run by Lookman, who found Zappacosta in the box: the winger fired a shot straight at Scamacca, who, despite the power of the assist, let the ball go through his legs and finished with a backheel.
Truly excellent performance from the Atalanta striker, who in his last five games has always contributed to at least one goal, with 4 goals and 1 assist.
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Before the goal, Ademola Lookman was unlucky, squandering a great chance in the 7th minute: brilliantly set up by Charles De Ketelaere, the Nigerian fired from close range straight at the goalkeeper, then shot again on the rebound, sending the ball into the side netting with the goal wide open.
Almost CDK, Caprile a saint already!
Near the end of the first half, another chance for Atalanta: in the 41st minute Lookman tried a shot towards the corner, but Caprile saved it.
Caprile with an important save to stop Atalanta from extending their lead! ❌#AtalantaCagliari 1-0 pic.twitter.com/IyT8vr3RH5
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On the rebound, De Ketelaere was there, but his shot was once again saved by Caprile from close range.
Excellent performance from the Cagliari goalkeeper, who ended the first half with at least 3 crucial saves in a match that could have gone much worse for his team without him.
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