Match report

Atalanta Defeats Genoa 4-3 in Thrilling Serie A Match

Genoa
Genoa
3–4
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
May 15, 2021

Atalanta emerged victorious in a high-scoring encounter against Genoa, winning 4-3 in Serie A. Despite a spirited comeback by Genoa, Atalanta's early goals by Duván Zapata, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Robin Gosens, and Mario Pasalic proved decisive. Genoa's goals came from Elya Shomurodov and Goran Pandev, but Atalanta managed to hold on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Genoa 3–4 Atalanta
  • • Goals: D. Zapata (9', 51'), R. Malinovskyi (26'), R. Gosens (44'), M. Pasalic (51') for Atalanta
  • • Goals: E. Shomurodov (48', 84'), G. Pandev (67') for Genoa
  • • Key Assist: R. Malinovskyi to D. Zapata (9')
  • • Turning Points: Atalanta's three early goals (9', 26', 44') set the tone

Lineups

Genoa

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 F. Marchetti (G)
  • 55 A. Masiello (D)
  • 25 J. Onguéné (D)
  • 18 P. Ghiglione (M)
  • 21 I. Radovanović (D)
  • 16 M. Zajc (M)
  • 29 F. Cassata (M)
  • 24 F. Melegoni (M)
  • 65 N. Rovella (M)
  • 23 M. Destro (F)
  • 37 M. Pjaca (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 E. Shomurodov
  • 19 G. Pandev
  • 30 G. Caso
  • 17 M. Portanova
  • 89 S. Ebongue
  • 77 D. Zappacosta
  • 11 V. Behrami
  • 2 C. Zapata
  • 1 M. Perin
  • 32 A. Paleari
  • 20 K. Strootman

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 95 P. Gollini (G)
  • 2 R. Tolói (D)
  • 19 B. Djimsiti (D)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (M)
  • 8 R. Gosens (M)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 15 M. de Roon (M)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 18 R. Malinovskyi (F)
  • 59 A. Miranchuk (F)
  • 91 D. Zapata (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 M. Pessina
  • 88 M. Pašalić
  • 7 S. Lammers
  • 6 J. Palomino
  • 9 L. Muriel
  • 3 J. Mæhle
  • 13 M. Caldara
  • 4 B. Šutalo
  • 40 M. Ruggeri
  • 72 J. Iličić
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 57 M. Sportiello

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    9' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zapata · Assist: R. Malinovskyi
  2. Atalanta
    26' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Malinovskyi · Assist: D. Zapata
  3. Atalanta
    27' Atalanta Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Zapata
  4. Atalanta
    44' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Gosens · Assist: H. Hateboer
  5. Atalanta
    46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: Matteo Pessina
  6. Atalanta
    46' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Zapata · On: M. Pasalic
  7. Genoa
    46' Genoa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Zajc · On: G. Caso
  8. Genoa
    48' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Shomurodov
  9. Atalanta
    51' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pasalic · Assist: A. Miranchuk
  10. Genoa
    57' Genoa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Ghiglione · On: M. Portanova
  11. Atalanta
    57' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Malinovskyi · On: S. Lammers
  12. Atalanta
    62' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    B. Djimsiti

    Foul

  13. Genoa
    66' Genoa Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Onguéné
  14. Genoa
    67' Genoa Goal · Penalty
    G. Pandev
  15. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tolói

    Foul

  16. Atalanta
    76' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gosens · On: José Luis Palomino
  17. Genoa
    79' Genoa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Melegoni · On: S. Ebongue
  18. Genoa
    84' Genoa Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Shomurodov · Assist: G. Pandev
  19. Genoa
    88' Genoa Card · Yellow Card
    N. Rovella

    Foul

  20. Atalanta
    89' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Miranchuk · On: L. Muriel

Match Stats

Stat Genoa Atalanta
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 455 673
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 382 587
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta took an early lead with goals from Duván Zapata and Ruslan Malinovskyi within the first 26 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Genoa's comeback attempt was sparked by Goran Pandev's penalty goal in the 67th minute, reducing the deficit to 3-2. However, Atalanta's resilience and quick responses kept them in control.