Afrigather Lookman was on the scoresheet for Atalanta as they claimed a tricky win in opposition to new boys Genoa
Tremendous Eagles ahead Ademola Lookman scored the important opener in Atalanta’s hard-fought 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Genoa on the Gewiss Stadium, Soccernet studies.
Lookman acquired the nod to begin when Atalanta performed hosts to Genoa of their Serie A fixture. The previous Leicester Metropolis man operated from the left in a ahead partnership with Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere.
Atalanta managed a lot of the primary half, however they had been unable to attain. Lookman had a wonderful likelihood to attain within the thirty eighth minute, however his effort was thwarted by Nicola Leali. Regardless of Atalanta’s assaults, the primary half ended goalless.
Nonetheless, within the second half, each groups confirmed extra zeal. Lookman had one other good likelihood within the field 18 minutes into the second interval after some good play from Atalanta. However his strike was saved by the Genoa goalie.
Nonetheless, La Dea’s high quality ultimately paid off within the 68th minute. Lookman confirmed nice consciousness to pounce on a cross from the left. He was underneath stress from a Genoa defender, however he nonetheless eked out a strike regardless of being on the turf following a problem. The referee dominated it out for offside, however after a VAR assessment, which took about 4 minutes, the purpose was confirmed to be respectable.
Lookman was later taken off within the 79th minute for Mario Pasalic. Genoa went on the offensive for the remainder of the sport. However after a fast counter, Ederson scored the second purpose to make it 2-0 and put the sport to mattress.
According to Opta, Lookman’s purpose was his sixteenth in 40 appearances for Atalanta within the Serie A. It ensured he equalled his purpose tally in 118 appearances within the Large-5 European leagues – with Leicester, Fulham, Leipzig and Everton.
16 – Ademola Lookman has scored 16 objectives in 40 appearances for Atalanta in #SerieA: he equaled his rating in 118 appearances within the Large-5 European leagues – with Leicester, Fulham, Leipzig and Everton. Grown.#AtalantaGenoa
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