Counter Sporting Series, Atalanta Close To The Last 16 Of The Europa League

Atalanta is solid at the top of Group H of the Europa League 2023/2024 after the series against Sporting CP (Instagram/@atalantabc).

Atalanta host Sporting CP in the fifth week of Group D of the Europa League 2023/2024 at Gewiss Stadium, Friday, December 1, 2023, early morning WIB.

La Dea only managed to pack one point after the match ended in series 1-1.

The host appeared slightly inferior in front of the public himself. Instead, the visitors who pressed more and controlled the game.

Even so, Atalanta is more effective. They can even open the scoring first in the 23rd minute.

Gianluca Scamacca became La Dea's opening goal actor after converting Koopmeiners' pass.

After scoring a goal, Atalanta is now back under pressure from the visitors mentally. In the aftermath, they had to stop the opponent's attack quite hard.

Three yellow cards came out of the referee's pocket for the hosts on behalf of Ademola Lookman, Giorgio Scalvini, and Sead Kolasinac.

Atalanta's efforts to maintain a successful advantage. The 1-0 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half, Sporting CP made some changes. They completely attacked by strengthening the bustle line.

The reshuffle finally resulted in a goal in the 56th minute. Marcus Edwards listed his name on the scoreboard after using Gyokeres assists.

After that, the game was tight. Atalanta still wants to steal points even if there is only one.

Several refreshes were made. Buying and selling attacks ensued.

Sporting was recorded as a total of 10 attempts, two of which met the target. Meanwhile, Atalanta only made six attempts and three of them headed for the goal.

It's just that, until the match was finished the 1-1 score remained. This additional one point did not change the position of the two teams.

Atalanta is solid at the top of the standings with 11 points. La Dea is getting closer to the last 16 of the Europa League 2023/2024.

Meanwhile, Sporting CP follows in the runner-up post with eight points. They are four points apart from third and fourth-placed teams.