Match report
Atalanta Defeats Spezia 5-2 in Coppa Italia Clash
Atalanta
5–2
FT
Spezia
Jan 19, 2023
Atalanta defeated Spezia 5-2 in an exhilarating Coppa Italia encounter on January 19th. The match was characterized by early goals from Atalanta's A. Lookman, including a brace, and contributions from H. Hateboer and R. Hojlund, with E. Ampadu's own goal sealing the victory for Atalanta. Despite Spezia’s efforts led by A. Ekdal and D. Verde, they couldn't overcome the early deficit.
Key Facts
- • Atalanta scored five goals in total.
- • A. Lookman netted twice for Atalanta within 7 minutes.
- • Spezia's A. Ekdal and D. Verde found the back of the net for their team.
- • E. Ampadu conceded an own goal late in the match, securing a win for Atalanta.
- • Ederson received a yellow card early on during the game.
Lineups
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Musso (G)
- 42 G. Scalvini (D)
- 6 J. Palomino (D)
- 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
- 33 H. Hateboer (M)
- 7 T. Koopmeiners (M)
- 13 Éderson (M)
- 3 J. Mæhle (M)
- 11 A. Lookman (F)
- 10 J. Boga (F)
- 91 D. Zapata (F)
Substitutes
- 15 M. de Roon
- 2 R. Tolói
- 9 L. Muriel
- 17 R. Højlund
- 21 N. Zortea
- 28 M. Demiral
- 31 F. Rossi
- 88 M. Pašalić
- 5 C. Okoli
- 57 M. Sportiello
- 93 B. Soppy
- 22 M. Ruggeri
Spezia
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 40 P. Zovko (G)
- 15 P. Hristov (D)
- 14 J. Kiwior (D)
- 43 D. Nikolaou (D)
- 2 E. Holm (M)
- 8 A. Ekdal (M)
- 25 S. Esposito (M)
- 5 João Moutinho (M)
- 10 D. Verde (F)
- 24 V. Kovalenko (F)
- 18 M'Bala Nzola (F)
Substitutes
- 29 M. Caldara
- 21 Salvador Ferrer
- 4 E. Ampadu
- 30 D. Maldini
- 27 K. Amian
- 16 J. Beck
- 26 L. Dido
- 69 B. Drągowski
- 33 K. Agudelo
- 13 A. Reca
- 77 S. Żurkowski
- 6 M. Bourabia
- 11 E. Gyasi
Timeline
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5' Atalanta Card · Yellow CardÉderson
Foul
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10' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman · Assist: G. Scalvini
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12' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalA. Lookman · Assist: D. Zapata
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14' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalA. Ekdal · Assist: M. Nzola
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26' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalH. Hateboer · Assist: D. Zapata
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38' Spezia Goal · Normal GoalD. Verde
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46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: Éderson · On: Marten de Roon
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56' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: G. Scalvini · On: R. Tolói
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61' Spezia subst · Substitution 1Off: Dimitrios Nikolaou · On: M. Caldara
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61' Spezia subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Holm · On: Salvador Ferrer
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61' Spezia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ekdal · On: E. Ampadu
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63' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Boga · On: L. Muriel
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63' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Zapata · On: R. Hojlund
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64' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: H. Hateboer · On: N. Zortea
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66' Spezia Card · Yellow CardPetko Hristov
Foul
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72' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalR. Hojlund · Assist: L. Muriel
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73' Spezia subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Kovalenko · On: D. Maldini
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73' Spezia subst · Substitution 5Off: Petko Hristov · On: Kelvin Amian
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88' Spezia Card · Yellow CardE. Ampadu
Foul
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90' Atalanta Goal · Own GoalE. Ampadu
Match Stats
| Stat | Atalanta | Spezia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 648 | 504 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Accurate Passes | 529 | 410 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta's quick scoring spree within the first 12 minutes of the match set the tone and put immense pressure on Spezia, who struggled to respond.
- ▸ Despite A. Ekdal reducing the deficit for Spezia early in the game at minute 14, Atalanta continued to dominate, extending their lead through H. Hateboer's goal.
- ▸ R. Hojlund’s goal from a Muriel assist in the second half and E. Ampadu's own goal sealed the victory for Atalanta.