Sparkling first half at the Unipol domus fra Cagliari And Atalantadespite the partial still being 0-0. The hosts are better on points than the championship leaders, with Davide Nicola’s players producing repeated goal-scoring actions and risking very little in the defensive phase.
The most dangerous is Roberto Piccoli who tests Carnesecchi’s reflexes (so far the best on the pitch by distance) on at least three occasions, especially at the beginning and end of the half. However, the Orobic goalkeeper is extraordinary in responding to him and also makes a great save on Zortea, keeping his team afloat. Furthermore, shortly after the half hour mark, the Sardinians complained about a clear touch of the arm by Kossounou in the penalty area, shouting for a penalty kick. However, referee Pairetto says to continue and VAR confirms the decision amidst the doubts of the home crowd.
And Atalanta? Few ideas and a lot of tiredness, with the outside players not having the slightest impact and with the only dangerous conclusion being the signature of Brescianini. Unjustified absent, at least so far, is the championship’s top scorer Mateo Retegui. Teams in the locker rooms at 0-0 therefore, with the second half promising a spectacle after a first half that was still beautiful and entertaining despite the zero goals.