One more stalemate for the Bianconeri, however this 1-1 attract Bergamo was the results of a really intense, entertaining match, with possibilities at each ends, together with some optimistic indicators from Juventus.
The opening exchanges
The match began with Atalanta aggressive and eager to dictate the tempo of the sport. Charles De Ketelaere got here shut with a harmful header from Sead Kolasinac’s cross within the twelfth minute, however his effort went simply broad. After a troublesome first quarter-hour, Juventus grew into the sport. Within the twenty first minute, Teun Koopmeiners made a superb run into the field earlier than being discovered by Manuel Locatelli, however his shot completed simply broad of the goal. Shortly afterwards, Weston McKennie posed a risk within the thirty fourth minute: the American acquired a superb cross from Kenan Yildiz and shot from the sting of the field, however Marco Carnesecchi was able to parry his strike away from aim.
Atalanta threaten via Lookman
The house workforce responded blow by blow and began to trigger issues via Ademola Lookman, an actual thorn within the facet of the Bianconeri defence. Within the twenty third minute, the striker got here near scoring with a close-range shot, solely to be denied by Michele Di Gregorio, though play was subsequently introduced again for offside. Within the twenty fifth minute, Lookman once more got here shut, however once more discovered an alert Di Gregorio in his method.
A busy finish to the primary half
The ultimate minutes of the primary half have been a steady onslaught at each ends. Within the thirty ninth minute, Yildiz’s harmful cross-shot flashed throughout the entire penalty space, whereas within the fortieth minute Atalanta got here ahead via Mario Pasalic, whose effort was blocked by Khephren Thuram. Within the forty fourth minute, Juventus got here near taking the lead with a rebound: first Yildiz’s shot was blocked by the defence, then Nico Gonzalez’s follow-up effort went simply broad.
Juve aggressive within the second half
The second half began with Juventus instantly on the entrance foot. Within the forty seventh minute, Yildiz discovered area on the sting of the field and struck a left-footed shot which was deflected broad. Within the forty ninth minute, there was chaos within the Atalanta field following a set-piece: Pierre Kalulu headed powerfully in direction of aim, solely to be denied by a mix of Carnesecchi and the upright.
Kalulu’s aim and Atalanta’s fightback
Within the 54th minute, the Bianconeri have been rewarded for his or her continued stress: McKennie, who put in a superb efficiency, discovered Kalulu with a exact cross. The French defender, via on aim, stored his cool in entrance of Carnesecchi and slotted house a right-footed shot to place Juventus forward. Atalanta tried to reply instantly: within the 56th minute, Ederson struck an effort from distance having been teed up by Lazar Samardzic, however Di Gregorio was alert to the hazard and repelled the trouble. Within the sixtieth minute, Lookman threatened with a shot from inside the world after a fast trade with Mateo Retegui, however Federico Gatti was available to make an important block.
Retegui equalises
Atalanta’s stress elevated and, within the 78th minute, they discovered an equaliser. Raoul Bellanova broke via down the appropriate and delivered a cross into the penalty space; Retegui managed to get in entrance of Nicolo Savona with a lightning quick burst and diverted the cross goalwards, beating Di Gregorio. Atalanta, motivated by the aim, continued to push. Within the 84th minute, Nicolo Zaniolo reduce in from the left and let unfastened from the sting of the field and his highly effective shot pressured Di Gregorio into a superb save.
Yildiz comes near a winner
Juventus didn’t hand over and within the 91st minute got here near discovering a winner. McKennie, nonetheless on the centre of proceedings, performed an ideal cross to seek out Yildiz. The Turk managed with precision and struck a robust right-footed shot, nevertheless it went simply broad of the submit.
And so it ended, and we return from Bergamo with a degree.
ATALANTA 1-1 JUVENTUS
Gewiss Stadium, Tuesday 14 January, 2025 at 20:45 (CET)Serie A
Targets: 54’ Kalulu (J), 78’ Retegui (A)
Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Scalvini (81’ Hien), Djimsiti, Kolasinac, Zappacosta (65’ Bellanova), Ederson, de Roon, Ruggeri, Pasalic (55’ Samardzic), De Ketelaere (65’ Retegui), Lookman (80’ Zaniolo)Unused Substitutes: Toloi, Sulemana, Palestra, Patricio, Rossi, Bresciani.Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini.
Juventus: Di Gregorio, Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso, Locatelli (87’ Fagioli), Thuram (75’ Douglas Luiz), Yildiz, McKennie, Nico Gonzalez (81’ Mbangula), Koopmeiners.Unused Substitutes: Perin, Adzic, Weah, Pinsoglio, Rouhi.Coach: Alexandre Hugeux (Thiago Motta suspended).
Referee: Daniele DoveriAssistants: Ciro Carbone, Alessandro CostanzoFourth Official: Antonio Rapuano
Bookings: 74’ Kolasinac (A), 86’ Mbangula (J)
Subsequent Match:
Juventus-AC MilanSerie ASaturday, 18 January, 2025 at 18:00 (CET)Allianz Stadium
