Analysis The numbers behind the result
Atalanta's dominance fails to translate into goals
Atalanta's 63% possession and superior shot count (9 total shots, 5 on target) failed to yield a goal, highlighting their inefficiency in front of goal compared to Hapoel Tel Aviv's more compact defensive display. Despite creating more chances (7 shots inside the box vs Hapoel's 3), Atalanta's 92% pass accuracy couldn't break down a disciplined Hapoel side, who restricted them to just 3 corners.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, despite seeing less of the ball (37% possession), matched Atalanta's threat with 4 shots on target from just 7 attempts, showcasing a more clinical edge when opportunities arose. Their defensive resilience was underscored by 15 fouls and 2 yellow cards, disrupting Atalanta's rhythm. The goalkeepers were pivotal—Carnesecchi made 4 saves for Atalanta, while Tzur's 5 stops for Hapoel preserved the clean sheet.
The decisive stat? Atalanta's 5 shots on target without scoring—a failure to convert dominance into goals, while Hapoel's defensive organisation (1 corner conceded, 85% pass accuracy under pressure) ensured they left unscathed.