Atalanta 0-1 Bologna Player Ratings: Santiago Castro scores late winner to take the visitors through
Atalanta hosted Bologna at their Gewiss Stadium in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia on February 4 and fell to a 1-0 defeat, thus bowing out of the competition.
The first half was a cagey affair as both teams shared nearly equal possession of the ball. They both created decent chances to push forward but managed just one shot on target apiece from half a dozen attempts.
Atalanta came out for the second half with more intent and dominated possession. They attempted seven shots and four of those were on target. However, Bologna struck the decisive blow in the 80th minute. Santiago Castro put the visitors ahead and they held on to secure a semi-final berth.
On that note, let’s take a look at the Atalanta vs Bologna player ratings.
Atalanta Player Ratings vs Bologna
Goalkeeper
Rui Patricio – 6.5/10
He made two saves in a decent performance in goal for Atalanta.
Defenders
Rafael Toloi – 6.5/10
The captain won four duels, making three clearances and one tackle as well.
Isak Hien – 8/10
He had a great game as he won all 10 of his duels, making four clearances, four tackles, two interceptions and one block as well.
Berat Djimsiti – 7/10
He won four duels in defence, making four clearances and two interceptions as well.
Midfielders
Raoul Bellanova – 7/10
Bellanova played one key pass, and three crosses, and also won all three of his duels.
Ederson – 7/10
Ederson played one key pass, won eight duels and also attempted one off-target shot.
Marten de Roon – 7/10
De Roon had a decent game as he played one key pass, won five duels and made two clearances.
Davide Zappacosta – 6.5/10
Zappacosta put in an average performance on the left flank and was subbed off.
Forwards
Mario Pasalic – 6.5/10
Pasalic failed to play a single key pass or cross but won five duels.
Charles De Ketelaere – 6.5/10
He attempted just one shot on target but played three key passes and won two duels.
Mateo Retegui – 6.5/10
He failed to attempt a single shot in a disappointing performance for Atalanta.
Substitutes
Juan Cuadrado – 6.5/10
He came on in the second half but could not make an impact.
Lazar Samardzic – 6.5/10
He replaced Pasalic and put in a decent performance.
Daniel Maldini – 6.5/10
He replaced Retegui but failed to make an impact.
Marco Brescianini – 7/10
He came on midway through the second half and had a great cameo.
Stefan Posch – 6/10
He replaced Toloi late in the match and put in an average performance.
Manager
Gian Piero Gasperini – 6.5/10
He set his team up for a win but fell to a morale-crushing defeat late on.
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Bologna Player Ratings vs Atalanta
Goalkeeper
Lukasz Skorupski – 9/10
Skorupski had a great game in goal for Bologna as he made five saves, three punches and two high claims as well.
Defenders
Emil Holm – 7/10
Holm won four duels, making five clearances, three interceptions and one tackle.
Sam Beukema – 7.5/10
He won four duels in defence, making five clearances and one interception. He also made one last-man tackle.
Jhon Lucumi – 7.5/10
Lucumi had a great game in defence as he won five duels, making two clearances and one interception.
Charalampos Lykogiannis – 8/10
He had a great game as he won three of his four duels, making three clearances, one interception and one block. He also provided an assist.
Midfielders
Remo Freuler – 7.5/10
He won eight duels in midfield, played one key pass and also made three clearances and one interception.
Tommasso Pobega – 6.5/10
Pobega put in an average performance in midfield and was subbed off in the second half.
Giovanni Fabbian – 5.5/10
He had a poor game as he won just one of nine duels and both his shots were off-target.
Forwards
Jens Odgaard – 6.5/10
He made a decent start to the game but picked up an injury and was subbed off.
Dan Ndoye – 7/10
Ndoye played two key passes and won seven duels in a decent performance on the left flank.
Thijs Dallinga – 6/10
He attempted just one shot in a tame performance.
Substitutes
Benjamin Dominguez – 6.5/10
He replaced Odgaard and put in an average performance for the club.
Nikola Moro – 6.5/10
He replaced Fabbian and put in a decent performance.
Nicolo Casale – 6/10
He replaced Pobega and put in an average performance.
Santiago Castro – 7/10
He came on and scored the winner just minutes after stepping onto the pitch.
Manager
Vincenzo Italiano – 8/10
He set his team up well and they secured a crucial win.
FAQ’s
Q. What was the result of Atalanta vs Bologna?
A. Atalanta 0-1 Bologna.
Q. When was Atalanta vs Bologna?
A. Atalanta hosted Bologna on Tuesday, February 4 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Atalanta vs Bologna?
A. Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Atalanta vs Bologna?
A. Giovanni Fabian of Bologna was the worst performer in this match.