Atalanta delivered a commanding performance, defeating Torino 3-0 in the fourth round of Serie A. Nikola Krstovic was the standout player, scoring a pair of goals in the first half at the 30th and 37th minutes. His efforts were complemented by a goal from Kamaldeen Sulemana, who struck in the 33rd minute, contributing to an outstanding team display.
Torino’s Duván Zapata had an opportunity to reduce the deficit with a penalty in the 72nd minute, but he failed to convert. Krstovic’s two goals came from open play, showcasing his skill and positioning upfront.
Sulemana also played a crucial role for Atalanta, not only scoring but also attempting three shots on target. The performance of the players came under the tactical setup of Torino’s coach Marco Baroni, who opted for a 3-4-3 formation with Franco Israel in goal and a defensive line comprising Saúl Coco, Guillermo Maripán, and Ardian Ismajli.
Conversely, Atalanta, managed by Ivan Juric, set up in a 3-6-1 formation with Marco Carnesecchi as the goalkeeper and a midfield featuring Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pašalić, and Sulemana alongside Krstovic leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Andrea Colombo. Following this result, Torino will face Parma in their next matchup, while Atalanta will visit Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. As of now, Torino sits in 11th place with four points, while Atalanta holds fifth with eight points in the league standings.
Substitutions for Torino
45’ 2T – Zakaria Aboukhlal off for Che Adams, Guillermo Maripán off for Adrien Tamèze, Ivan Ilic off for Cesare Casadei
68’ 2T – Giovanni Simeone off for Duván Zapata
80’ 2T – Nikola Vlasic off for Tino Anjorin
Substitutions for Atalanta
26’ 1T – Isak Hien off for Honest Ahanor
86’ 2T – Nikola Krstovic off for Daniel Maldini, Kamaldeen Sulemana off for Ademola Lookman, Marten de Roon off for Yunus Musah
9’ 1T – Nicola Zalewski off for Raoul Bellanova.