Match report
Atalanta Defeats Genoa 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Clash
Genoa
2–3
FT
Atalanta
May 17, 2025
Atalanta stunned Genoa by securing a thrilling victory on Wednesday night in the Italian Serie A. Goals from Iago Sulemana, Daniele Maldini, and Matías Retegui were enough to overcome two strikes from Andrea Pinamonti for Genoa, despite a tense second half that saw multiple substitutions from both sides.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Genoa 2-3 Atalanta
- • Goals: A. Pinamonti (Genoa) - 37', 58'
- • Goals: I. Sulemana, D. Maldini, M. Retegui (Atalanta)
- • Substitutions: Johan Vásquez for Genoa at 35'
- • VAR intervention cancelled a goal by Mattia Bani for Genoa in the first half
Lineups
Genoa
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 N. Leali (G)
- 20 S. Sabelli (D)
- 13 M. Bani (D)
- 22 J. Vásquez (D)
- 3 Aarón Martín (D)
- 73 P. Masini (M)
- 47 M. Badelj (M)
- 32 M. Frendrup (M)
- 15 B. Norton-Cuffy (F)
- 19 A. Pinamonti (F)
- 9 Vítinha (F)
Substitutes
- 4 K. De Winter
- 59 A. Zanoli
- 5 J. Onana
- 2 M. Thorsby
- 18 C. Ekuban
- 34 S. Otoa
- 39 D. Sommariva
- 53 L. Kassa
- 76 L. Venturino
- 21 J. Ekhator
- 10 Junior Messias
- 31 B. Siegrist
- 24 R. Scaglione
Atalanta
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 28 Rui Patrício (G)
- 3 O. Kossounou (D)
- 4 I. Hien (D)
- 15 M. de Roon (D)
- 27 M. Palestra (M)
- 6 I. Sulemana (M)
- 44 M. Brescianini (M)
- 22 M. Ruggeri (M)
- 24 L. Samardžić (F)
- 70 D. Maldini (F)
- 32 M. Retegui (F)
Substitutes
- 16 R. Bellanova
- 17 C. De Ketelaere
- 77 D. Zappacosta
- 8 M. Pašalić
- 13 Éderson
- 11 A. Lookman
- 29 M. Carnesecchi
- 40 P. Comi
- 45 D. Vavassori
- 43 L. Riccio
- 49 T. Del Lungo
- 31 F. Rossi
Timeline
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35' Genoa subst · Substitution 1Off: Johan Vásquez · On: K. De Winter -
37' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalA. Pinamonti · Assist: A. Martin -
45'+1 Genoa Var · Goal cancelledMattia Bani -
47' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalI. Sulemana · Assist: M. Ruggeri -
56' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Ruggeri · On: R. Bellanova -
58' Genoa Goal · Normal GoalA. Pinamonti · Assist: S. Sabelli -
63' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalD. Maldini · Assist: Marten de Roon -
66' Genoa subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sabelli · On: A. Zanoli -
67' Genoa subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Badelj · On: J. Onana -
74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Maldini · On: C. De Ketelaere -
74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Palestra · On: D. Zappacosta -
74' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Brescianini · On: M. Pasalic -
77' Genoa subst · Substitution 4Off: Vítor Oliveira · On: M. Thorsby -
77' Genoa subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Pinamonti · On: C. Ekuban -
81' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Sulemana · On: Éderson -
89' Atalanta Goal · Normal GoalM. Retegui · Assist: C. De Ketelaere
Match Stats
| Stat | Genoa | Atalanta |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 81% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corners | 7 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 463 | 377 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| xG | 1.22 | 1.96 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 375 | 304 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atalanta's equalizer by Iago Sulemana in the 47th minute shifted momentum, breaking down Genoa's early lead.
- ▸ Matías Retegui's goal for Atalanta at the 89th minute solidified their victory, overcoming a strong comeback attempt from Genoa.