Match report

Atalanta Defeats Lyon 1-0 in Europa League Clash

Atalanta
Atalanta
1–0
FT
Lyon
Lyon
Dec 7, 2017

Atalanta stunned Lyon with a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The match saw A. Petagna score the only goal in the 10th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Despite Lyon's efforts, Atalanta's defense held firm to secure a vital win.

Key Facts

  • • A. Petagna scored the only goal for Atalanta in the 10th minute.
  • • H. Hateboer provided the assist for the goal.
  • • Remo Freuler and R. Tolói received yellow cards for Atalanta.
  • • Atalanta made three substitutions: J. Kurtić, José Luis Palomino, and Marten de Roon.
  • • Lyon substituted M. Cornet, M. Depay, and M. Diaz.

Lineups

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Berisha (G)
  • 5 A. Masiello (D)
  • 3 Rafael Tolói (D)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 33 H. Hateboer (M)
  • 13 M. Caldara (D)
  • 10 A. Gómez (F)
  • 72 J. Iličić (F)
  • 11 R. Freuler (M)
  • 4 B. Cristante (M)
  • 29 A. Petagna (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 J. Kurtič
  • 6 J. Palomino
  • 15 M. de Roon
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 9 A. Cornelius
  • 21 T. Castagne
  • 91 P. Gollini

Lyon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Anthony Lopes (G)
  • 6 Marcelo (D)
  • 4 Rafael (D)
  • 22 F. Mendy (D)
  • 5 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 12 J. Ferri (M)
  • 28 T. NDombèlé (M)
  • 11 M. Depay (F)
  • 9 M. Díaz (F)
  • 18 N. Fekir (M)
  • 27 M. Cornet (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 W. Geubbels
  • 8 H. Aouar
  • 19 A. Gouiri
  • 20 Fernando Marçal
  • 23 K. Tete
  • 29 L. Tousart
  • 30 M. Gorgelin

Timeline

  1. Atalanta
    10' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Petagna · Assist: H. Hateboer
  2. Atalanta
    33' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    Remo Freuler
  3. Lyon
    45'+1 Lyon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cornet · On: W. Geubbels
  4. Atalanta
    55' Atalanta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Tolói
  5. Lyon
    68' Lyon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Depay · On: H. Aouar
  6. Atalanta
    75' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Petagna · On: J. Kurtič
  7. Lyon
    75' Lyon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Diaz · On: A. Gouiri
  8. Atalanta
    83' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Iličić · On: José Luis Palomino
  9. Atalanta
    87' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cristante · On: Marten de Roon

Match Stats

Stat Atalanta Lyon
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 81% 88%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 9
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 436 608
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 3
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 351 534
Shots Inside Box 5 3
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atalanta's early goal by A. Petagna in the 10th minute set the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Lyon's inability to capitalize on their possession and chances allowed Atalanta to maintain their lead.