Match report

Atalanta Defeats Chievo 1-0 in Serie A

Atalanta
Atalanta
1–0
FT
Chievo
Chievo
May 27, 2017

Atalanta held off a spirited Chievo side to secure a vital 1-0 victory in the Serie A on Saturday, May 27. Papu Gomez's goal in the 52nd minute was enough to see Atalanta through, as both teams made several substitutions and faced a yellow card for Atalanta's M. Caldara. This win is a significant boost for Atalanta as they continue their campaign in the Italian top flight.

Key Facts

  • • Atalanta secured the victory with a 1-0 scoreline
  • • Papu Gomez scored the only goal in the 52nd minute
  • • M. Caldara of Atalanta received a yellow card in the 77th minute
  • • Chievo made several substitutions, including R. Inglese and J. de Guzman
  • • Atalanta also made multiple substitutions, including Cristian Raimondi and F. Kessié

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 91 P. Gollini (G)
  • 5 A. Masiello (D)
  • 3 Rafael Tolói (D)
  • 24 A. Conti (M)
  • 13 M. Caldara (D)
  • 10 A. Gómez (F)
  • 77 C. Raimondi (D)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 27 J. Kurtič (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 29 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Spinazzola
  • 19 F. Kessié
  • 8 G. Migliaccio
  • 6 E. Zukanović
  • 7 M. D'Alessandro
  • 9 A. Pešić
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 33 H. Hateboer
  • 43 A. Paloschi
  • 87 A. Mounier
  • 88 A. Grassi
  • 95 A. Bastoni

Chievo

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 90 A. Seculin (G)
  • 12 B. Cesar (D)
  • 18 M. Gobbi (D)
  • 2 N. Spolli (D)
  • 29 F. Cacciatore (D)
  • 23 V. Birsa (M)
  • 1 J. de Guzmán (M)
  • 13 M. Izco (M)
  • 28 S. Bastien (M)
  • 97 F. Depaoli (D)
  • 45 R. Inglese (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Pellissier
  • 55 Emanuel Vignato
  • 80 S. Kiyine
  • 7 S. Gakpé
  • 9 A. Isufaj
  • 15 C. Pogliano
  • 20 G. Sardo
  • 21 N. Frey
  • 32 W. Bressan
  • 70 S. Sorrentino
  • 77 M. Troiani
  • 78 M. Rabbas

Timeline

  1. Chievo
    46' Chievo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Inglese · On: S. Pellissier
  2. Atalanta
    50' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Cristian Raimondi · On: L. Spinazzola
  3. Atalanta
    52' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    Papu Gomez · Assist: B. Cristante
  4. Chievo
    62' Chievo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. de Guzman · On: E. Vignato
  5. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Papu Gomez · On: F. Kessié
  6. Chievo
    71' Chievo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Birsa · On: S. Kiyine
  7. Atalanta
    77' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caldara
  8. Atalanta
    86' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kurtič · On: G. Migliaccio

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Chievo
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 88% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 650 414
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 570 332
Shots Inside Box 8 1
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Papu Gomez's goal in the 52nd minute was a turning point, giving Atalanta a crucial lead
  • ▸ Substitutions by both teams in the second half did not change the momentum, with Atalanta maintaining their defensive position