Match report

Atalanta Stuns Cesena 6–1 in Coppa Italia Thriller

Atalanta
Atalanta
6–1
FT
Cesena
Cesena
Dec 18, 2024

Atalanta delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Cesena 6–1 in their Coppa Italia clash. Goals from D. Zappacosta, C. De Ketelaere (2), L. Samardzic (2), and M. Brescianini sealed the victory for Atalanta, while J. Ceesay scored a consolation goal for Cesena.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta secured their win with six goals from multiple players.
  • • D. Zappacosta opened the scoring in the 4th minute.
  • • C. De Ketelaere netted two crucial goals at 8' and 35'.
  • • L. Samardzic contributed a brace, scoring in the 27th and 71st minutes.
  • • M. Brescianini added to Atalanta's tally with a goal in the 54th minute.

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 2 R. Tolói (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 27 M. Palestra (M)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 8 M. Pašalić (M)
  • 77 D. Zappacosta (M)
  • 24 L. Samardžić (F)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 32 M. Retegui (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 M. Brescianini
  • 10 N. Zaniolo
  • 5 B. Godfrey
  • 6 I. Sulemana
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 29 M. Carnesecchi
  • 48 V. Vlahović
  • 3 O. Kossounou
  • 16 R. Bellanova

Cesena

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Pisseri (G)
  • 15 A. Ciofi (D)
  • 26 M. Piacentini (D)
  • 73 S. Pieraccini (D)
  • 17 E. Adamo (M)
  • 5 L. Mendicino (M)
  • 30 S. Bastoni (M)
  • 13 R. Celia (M)
  • 20 E. Tavşan (F)
  • 10 A. Kargbo (F)
  • 18 S. van Hooijdonk (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 R. Chiarello
  • 70 M. Francesconi
  • 3 M. Curto
  • 11 J. Ceesay
  • 8 S. Hraiech
  • 23 M. Antonucci
  • 19 G. Prestia
  • 24 M. Mangraviti
  • 14 T. Berti
  • 35 G. Calò
  • 93 A. Siano
  • 33 J. Klinsmann
  • 7 D. Donnarumma

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    4' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zappacosta
  2. Atalanta
    8' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: M. Retegui
  3. Atalanta
    27' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Samardzic · Assist: M. Pasalic
  4. Atalanta
    28' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    B. Djimsiti

    Foul

  5. Atalanta
    35' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    C. De Ketelaere · Assist: L. Samardzic
  6. Atalanta
    45' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tolói

    Foul

  7. Atalanta
    52' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: M. Brescianini
  8. Atalanta
    52' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: N. Zaniolo
  9. Cesena
    53' Cesena Card · Yellow Card
    S. Bastoni

    Foul

  10. Atalanta
    54' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Brescianini · Assist: R. Tolói
  11. Cesena
    60' Cesena subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Bastoni · On: R. Chiarello
  12. Cesena
    60' Cesena subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Tavsan · On: M. Francesconi
  13. Atalanta
    64' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Djimsiti · On: B. Godfrey
  14. Atalanta
    64' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Hien · On: I. Sulemana
  15. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Samardzic · Assist: N. Zaniolo
  16. Cesena
    74' Cesena subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ciofi · On: M. Curto
  17. Cesena
    75' Cesena subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kargbo · On: J. Ceesay
  18. Atalanta
    78' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rui Patrício · On: F. Rossi
  19. Cesena
    82' Cesena subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Adamo · On: S. Hraiech
  20. Cesena
    90' Cesena Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Ceesay · Assist: M. Francesconi

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Cesena
Fouls 9 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 654 459
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 591 381
Shots Inside Box 15 2
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta took control early, scoring three goals within the first 30 minutes through D. Zappacosta, C. De Ketelaere (assist by M. Retegui), and L. Samardzic (assist by M. Pasalic). This set the tone for a dominant performance.
  • ▸ Despite conceding a goal to J. Ceesay in the 90th minute, Atalanta maintained their strong momentum throughout the game, ensuring a comfortable lead with multiple substitutions.