Atalanta fails to break down Udinese’s wall: 0-0 at Gewiss Stadium

Atalanta-Udinese 0-0

Saturday’s second advance match of Serie A’s 25th day ends in a draw: 0-0 between Atalanta and Udinese.

In the first half, it was the guests who got off to a better start, having a double chance within ten minutes: in the 17th minute Lovric, served by Beto, failed to hit the target, kicking wide at the first post; in the 27th minute Beto took off on an erroneous pass from Djimsiti but Musso was alert on his way out and intercepted the ball. For Atalanta, only Koopmeiners’ injury to be reported, replaced by Ederson.

In the second half, however, it was the hosts who immediately made themselves dangerous with a shot by Ederson that engaged Silvestri. Ten minutes later Lookman thwarted a double opportunity, first having a shot blocked by Silvestri from inside the box and then kicking wide after skipping past Becao. The Nerazzurri continued to push in search of the lead but were unable to break down the Bianconeri’s wall, thanks also to a super Silvestri who denied the joy of goal to Toloi in the 90th minute with a great intervention.

A point apiece for Atalanta and Udinese with the Nerazzurri remaining in sixth place on 42 points, while the Friulians rise to 32 points, tied with Monza.