Serie A: Juventus defeated by Atalanta Bergame

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By: Manu Tournoux

Author of a remarkable start to the season under the orders of Igor Tudor, Juventus Turin wanted to chain with a fourth victory in five championship matches this Saturday. To do this, it was necessary to beat the Atalanta Bergamo, always as difficult to maneuver despite the departure of Gian Piero Gasperini from his bench. And in a meeting they however dominated, the Bianconeri failed to do better than a draw against the Bergamasques. It was even the latter who opened the scoring in the first period on their only shot on a frame.

In good shape, the former Rennais Kamaldeen Sulemana opened the scoring just before half-time (1-0, 38th). Pushing to equalize the return of the locker room, the old lady got there at the end of the game. On a harmless center, Juan Cabal concluded left foot to equalize (1-1, 80th). Despite Marten de Roon's expulsion, the Atalanta held out to scratch the draw in Piedmontese lands. With this parity score, Juve does a bad operation, but remains in contact with leader Naples, who can take four points ahead in the event of a victory this Sunday on the lawn of AC Milan. For its part, the Atalanta is fifth.