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Atalanta Edge Roma 1-0 as Scalvini Scores on Gasperini's Bergamo Return

Bookings for Gianluca Mancini and Mario Hermoso trigger bans that deepen Roma's shortage at center-back for Lecce.

Overview

  • Giorgio Scalvini bundled in from a 12th-minute corner after a VAR check, while Gianluca Scamacca later had a goal overturned for offside following a lengthy review.
  • Atalanta rise to eighth and Roma slip to fifth level on points with Juventus, reinforcing Raffaele Palladino's claim that the win marks a turning point.
  • Roma's finishing faltered despite clear chances for Evan Ferguson and Paulo Dybala, with Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledging their recurring goal-scoring problem.
  • First-half yellow cards for Mancini and Hermoso enforce suspensions for the midweek trip to Lecce, adding to AFCON call-ups and injuries that have thinned Roma's defense.
  • Berat Djimsiti earned top marks for a commanding display in Atalanta's back line and Marco Carnesecchi made key saves to preserve the clean sheet.