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AS Roma 2-1 Atalanta: Serie A Drama at the Olimpico
The Stadio Olimpico erupted as AS Roma completed a stunning late comeback to beat Atalanta 2-1 in Serie A’s third round, Matias Soule’s 93rd-minute strike capping a game that swung from despair to delirium.
Atalanta Strike First Through Éderson
Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma side dominated possession but found themselves trailing seconds before halftime. Éderson, breaking from Atalanta’s compact defensive shape, hammered past Mile Svilar to silence the home crowd on 47 minutes.
The stats told a story of Roma frustration – 66% possession, 14 corners to Atalanta’s one, yet Maurizio Sarri’s visitors led against the run of play. Gasperini gambled at halftime, throwing on Emanuele Lulli and Rodrigo Mora, but it was Atalanta’s dugout seeing yellow first as Sarri was booked for dissent on 55 minutes.
Roma’s Relentless Pressure Pays Off
Wave after crimson wave crashed against Atalanta’s defense. Paulo Dybala pulled strings, Donyell Malen stretched play, yet Marco Carnesecchi’s heroics (9 saves) kept Roma at bay until the 89th minute. Then Mario Hermoso rose to meet Matias Soule’s whipped cross, burying the equalizer to set up a grandstand finish.
Just as Atalanta thought they’d escaped, Dybala’s threaded pass found Soule in stoppage time. The Argentine winger cut inside Raoul Bellanova – booked moments earlier – and curled a beauty into the far corner. Chaos. Carnesecchi slumped. Gianluca Gaetano’s resulting red card for dissent merely underscored Atalanta’s collapse.
What This Means For Both Sides
For Roma, this was more than three points – it was a statement of resilience under Gasperini, who celebrated wildly as his substitutions proved decisive. Atalanta, so disciplined for 89 minutes, now face questions about their mentality after conceding twice in four minutes.
With the international break looming, Roma take momentum into their next Serie A clash, while Atalanta must regroup fast. One thing’s certain – when these sides meet again in Bergamo, revenge will be on the menu.
Key Moments
47′ ⚽ Atalanta — Éderson José dos Santos
89′ ⚽ AS Roma — Mario Hermoso (assist: Matias Soule)
90+3′ ⚽ AS Roma — Matias Soule (assist: Paulo Dybala)
90+7′ 🟥 Atalanta — Gianluca Gaetano sent off
