April 24, (THEWILL) – Atalanta beat Roma 3-1 on Monday, to throw the race for the top four spots in the Serie A wide open.
The match saw Mario Pasalic and Rafael Toloi score before Teun Koopmeiners capitalised on a Rui Patricio howler for the third goal for the hosts. Despite missing Ademola Lookman, Hans Hateboer, and Matteo Ruggeri, Atalanta dominated the match and finished as deserved winners.
Atalanta were clinical in their approach and capitalised on Roma’s weakened defence. While Roma tried to fight back, their efforts were in vain, with Pellegrini’s goal, which brought the score to 2-1 in the 83rd minute, proved to be a mere consolation, as Koopmeiners scored soon after to restore their two-goal lead.
The result could have a significant impact on the race for the UEFA Champions League spots from Italy’s top flight. The win over Roma has breathed new life into Atalanta’s race for UCL competition next season. The club’s clinical performance, coupled with Roma’s depleted defence, proved to be the difference and they might point to this game if they finish in Europe places.
Atalanta will next face Torino in the Serie A on Saturday, while Roma will go up against AC Milan on the same day.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
