Final result: Cagliari-Atalanta 0-1
CAGLIARI (by Paolo Lora Lamia)
Sherri 6 – Although Atalanta almost constantly occupies the Cagliari area, they don’t have to make any big saves. little responsibility for the goal conceded by Zaniolo.
Hoe 6 – As a right-sided centre-back, he contributes to making the Sardinian rearguard extremely tough. A few more offensive initiatives in the second 45 minutes.
Mine 6.5 – He tries as director of the defense, limiting a tough nut like Retegui. He also shows up forward, with some support for his teammates and coming close to equalizing in the final.
Luperto 6 – The former Empoli player plays a careful match, often getting the better of the members of one of the most fearsome advanced units in Italy and beyond.
Zortea 6 – He doesn’t appear forward with great continuity but, when he does, he comes close to scoring in the first half. Better, in terms of thrust, after the interval. From 77′ Pavoletti sv.
After 6 – One of the former players of the competition, who puts all his energy at the service of the team. There is no saving in the non-possession phase.
Makoumbou 5.5 – The mastiff of the Cagliari midfield, who blocks the Dea’s central advances on more than one occasion. More in difficulty as the match progresses. From 77′ Marin sv.
Deiola 6 – The rossoblù midfielder who, more than anyone else, emerges in the setting phase by serving good balls to the attackers. From the 71st minute Gaetano 5.5 – Not a great match finale, with few ideas from the former Napoli player.
Augello 6 – Rather than pushing into the left lane, he thinks about keeping both Bellanova and – when he shows up in that area – also De Ketelaere on his side. From 71′ Obert 6 – Good impact on the race, with good finishes at the end.
Luvumbo 5.5 – He tries to put the Atalanta defense in difficulty with his speed, but succeeds less than he would like. Out at the start of the second half, hurting after a duel with De Roon. From 53′ Happy 5 – He was mocked by Zaniolo on the goal, not having the impact that Nicola asked for, not even on an offensive level.
Small 5.5 – When he is served he is always dangerous, but he has to face a shuttered Carnesecchi who denies him a goal three times in the first half. Practically never dangerous, however, in the second.
Davide Nicola 6 – He makes the league leaders suffer like few other teams in Serie A. He pays for a lack of attention in the second half and a great Carnesecchi.
ATALANTA (by Paolo Lora Lamia)
Carnesecchi 7.5 – A real wall, which kept his team afloat in the first half with four great saves. He completed his crazy performance with a couple of decisive interventions in the second half too.
Kossounou 6.5 – Very attentive in the defensive phase, he doesn’t have to wait when there is the possibility of breaking forward.
Hien 6 – He has the task of containing Piccoli, in a duel in which he emerges victorious with mixed success. He didn’t return after the break, having suffered a problem at the end of the first half. From the 46th minute Djimsiti 6 – Enough proof for the central defender, who enters the field with the right attention.
Kolasinac 6.5 – Sometimes he imitates his teammate Kossounou in terms of offensive attacks, although less frequently. Almost unbeatable when aimed in the area.
Bellanova 6.5 – He pushes a little to the right in the first part, having difficulty against an Augello who is always on point. He grows in the second, providing Zaniolo with an assist to make it 0-1.
Ederson 6 – As per practice, it is in every area of the pitch. One of the best in a rather gray first half of the game for the Goddess, he maintained good levels as the match wore on.
Pasalic 5.5 – Rather in the shadows, mostly in terms of accompanying the offensive action. More advanced with the exit of Brescianini, he missed two excellent opportunities. From 64′ Samardzic 6.5 – Well-chosen substitution by Gasperini, he starts the maneuver that leads to the goal that decides the match.
Ruggeri 6 – Not a great match in terms of galloping on the wing, while on a defensive level he is very diligent and overall deserves a pass.
Brescianini 5 – The former Frosinone player had a chance from the 1st minute, but was barely involved in the move and had a tough time against the Sardinian trio in midfield. From 46′ De Roon 6 – He enters and is immediately warned, but that doesn’t stop him from giving everything until the end and from not sparing himself in his interventions.
De Ketelaere 6 – Down compared to the last few outings, he moves mainly on the right sector without however emerging with noteworthy plays in the final metres. A little better in the first part of the second half. From 64′ Zaniolo 7 – The deus ex machina of the Goddess, who enters and scores the 3-point goal. He could have managed a late counterattack better.
Retegui 5 – He would like to make up for the late mistake against Real Madrid, but his performance is anonymous, especially thanks to an excellent Mina. Gasp doesn’t give him the second half. From 46′ Lookman 6 – Something more than the companion he detects, but not a recovery in line with his best standards.
Gian Piero Gasperini 7 – Victory for a great team and it’s not the first this season. His Goddess suffers in the first half, then grows in the second thanks above all to his substitutions and takes home 3 very important points.