Champions League playoffs, Atalanta defeated and furious in Bruges
Champions League playoffs, Atalanta defeated and furious in Bruges
At Jan Breydel Stadium, Atalanta loses 2-1 amid protests against the Belgians in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. In a week, the return in Bergamo.
The hosts take the lead on 15’: Hien to Posch who is anticipated by Talbi, cross into the center where there’è Jutglà who beats Rui Patricio with his right.
La Dea equalizes at 41’: Zappacosta-De Ketelaere-Zappacosta, cross in the center, header by Pasalic who hits the far corner where Mignolet can’t reach.
In the second half recovery the’decisive episode: wide hand of Hien in the face of Nilsson, this at least according to the’referee, who incredibly concedes the penalty to Bruges even though the contact è slight.
Furious protests from the Atalantini: Toloi, Cuadrado and HIen himself are cautioned. On the penalty spot goes Nilsson who clears Rui Patricio and scores the winning goal.
