A 93rd-minute goal from Candreva decisively brought Salernitana closer to safety. Atalanta, however, are in a tough race for Europe, having slipped to seventh place. The Nerazzurri threatened in the first half with footings, in the second half Paulo Sousa's team grows and comes close to victory with Day. Then Candreva comes in at the end and decides the match with a goal from outside the box in injury time.
Antonio Candreva's beautiful goal in injury time could mathematically secure Salernitana safety this evening if he does. Spezia don't beat the Milan in the 18pm match. A very bitter defeat for Atalanta, with its second defeat in a row, after the one at home against Juventus in the previous round. The Bergamo team is currently seventh in the standings with 58 points, while the Campania team climbs to 15th place with 38 points.
The hosts took to the field thinking of avenging the heavy 8-2 defeat in the first leg and Sousa surprised everyone by fielding a rather attacking team with Botheim, Piatek and Dia, on the field at the same time. In Atalanta, footings finds a starting shirt: absent, however, due to injury Boga and Ruggieri.
A difficult first half for Atalanta and Salernitana, forced to deal not only with their opponents, but also with the difficult weather conditions.
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The match is very balanced, especially in the duels in the middle of the pitch: Salernitana is well positioned and tries to impose its game, but the man-marking pressure from the Bergamo team prevents the Granata from getting too close to the goal. Counter.
Atalanta had the best chances, with Zapata being heavily sought by his teammates, but he missed two headed opportunities, first in the 19th minute and then in the 42nd. In the second half, the pitch conditions didn't improve, despite some faint sunshine and a less intense wind.
Gasperini plays his card immediately Hojlund, while losing Soppy and Djimsiti During the second half, both players were injured. In the 56th minute, Dia had a brilliant chance to score the opening goal: however, the Nigerian, with Sportiello beaten, sent the ball high. Salernitana grew in strength, increasing their pressing and intensity: Atalanta was less precise in their play and lost many possessions in very trivial ways.
But when you least expect it, the match-changing incident arrives: Candreva gives Salernitana the lead in the 93rd minute with a powerful shot into the bottom corner. A tough blow for Atalanta, now far from Champions League dream.
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