De Roon and Zaniolo punish Roma: Atalanta one point off the top again

Roma-Atalanta 0-2

It ended with Atalanta’s 2-0 success over Roma on Monday’s post-match of the 14th day of Serie A. A less dominant victory for the orobici, compared to the outings against Young Boys or Parma, but still important to keep pace with Napoli: Gian Piero Gasperini’s team (today in the stands to serve the first of two disqualification turns) è now alone in second place, -1 behind the partenopei.

The start, characterized among other things by choruses and banners dedicated to Claudio Ranieri, at the "prima" at the Olimpico in this new Giallorossi experience, è crackling and in the first 5' both the guests, with De Ketelaere and Retegui, and the hosts, with Paredes and Dybala, dangerous directly from the corner. The pace is high and in the first half there is also a goal canceled to Lookman, at 23', for offside recognized by the assistant and confirmed in the VAR Room.

The resumption opened with a chance for Roma on 48'but Dovbyk failed to materialize Dybala’s suggestion. From there, however, Atalanta grew and at 69' the lead arrived: Marten De Roon’s conclusion from the limit, Celik’s deflection and Svilar cleared for 1-0. In addition to the disadvantage, the Giallorossi also had to deal with the knockouts of Hummels and Cristante, who were replaced by El Shaarawy and Zalewski through injury.

The changes are designed to bolster the offensive sector but è however, Atalanta to score again, at the 89'89': cross from Cuadrado’s crossbar and Zaniolo’s winning header, which punishes his former team and, in fact, closes the accounts. For Atalanta è it is the eighth consecutive success between the league and the Champions League, while Roma still remains unbeaten since last October 31.