Hellas Verona displayed their prowess on the pitch this Saturday by overcoming Atalanta with a convincing score of 3-1 during the 14th round of Serie A. The opening goal came from Rafik Belghali in the 27th minute of the first half. Shortly after, Giovane Santana doubled the lead with a goal in the 35th minute. In the second half, Antoine Bernede capped the scoring with a remarkable strike in the 70th minute. Although Gianluca Scamacca managed to score for Atalanta from the penalty spot in the 80th minute, it wasn’t enough to alter the final score.
The third goal for Hellas Verona was set up by a well-crafted play, where Giovane Santana fed the ball to Bernede, who unleashed a powerful shot from just outside the box, finding the left post.
Giovane Santana was the standout player of the match, contributing with a goal and two shots on target. Rafik Belghali was also instrumental, contributing one goal to Verona’s tally.
Head coach Paolo Zanetti opted for a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Lorenzo Montipò as goalkeeper, with a defensive line of Unai Núñez, Victor Nelsson, and Armel Bella Kotchap. The midfield consisted of Rafik Belghali, Cheikh Niasse, Al Musrati, Antoine Bernede, and Martin Frese, while Giovane Santana and Daniel Mosquera led the attack.
On the other hand, Raffaele Palladino’s Atalanta lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Marco Carnesecchi in goal and a defense comprising Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, and Berat Djimsiti. The midfield included Raoul Bellanova, Éderson, Marten de Roon, and Davide Zappacosta, while the frontline featured Charles De Ketelaere, Nikola Krstovic, and Ademola Lookman.
Referee Maurizio Mariani officiated the match at the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium.
Next up, Hellas Verona will face Fiorentina away, while Atalanta will host Cagliari. With this victory, Verona now has 9 points, placing them in 19th position, while Atalanta remains at 16 points, sitting in 12th place in the league.
Hellas Verona Substitutions
77’ 2H – Daniel Mosquera out for Amin Sarr
87’ 2H – Cheikh Niasse out for Abdou Harroui, Giovane Santana out for Daniel Oyegoke
91’ 2H – Rafik Belghali out for Grigoris Kastanos, Martin Frese out for Nicolás Valentini
Yellow Cards for Hellas Verona:
44’ 1H Victor Nelsson (Unsporting Behavior), 49’ 2H Martin Frese (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)
Atalanta Substitutions
45’ 2H – Odilon Kossounou out for Sead Kolasinac, Nikola Krstovic out for Gianluca Scamacca
60’ 2H – Éderson out for Mario Pasalic, Davide Zappacosta out for Nicola Zalewski
69’ 2H – Charles De Ketelaere out for Lazar Samardzic
Yellow Card for Atalanta:
64’ 2H Marten de Roon (Unsporting Behavior)