In the third round, Serie A's "Atalanta" completely broke down Lecce's defense and played a very active second half. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
In the 37th minute, the Bergamo team launched an attack after a corner kick, and Giorgio Scalvini outjumped his opponent in the air to open the scoring – 1:0. In the 51st minute, Nikola Krstović rewarded Charles De Ketelaere with a goal – 2:0.
Immediately after, Nikola Zalevski sent a free kick onto the goalkeeper, and Mario Pašalić's header was brilliantly saved. Krstović also had a chance to score but failed to direct the ball into the goal from a good position.
In the 74th minute, taking advantage of a mistake by the visitors' defender, De Ketelaere scored his second goal – 4:0. Only then did the visitors reduce the deficit with the help of Konan N'Dri.
At the end of the game, Yunus Musah scored a fifth goal, but he was offside. The "Atalanta" team is currently in eighth place with 5 points, while "Lecce" has only accumulated one point.
This match result had a significant impact on the teams' performances this season. "Atalanta" demonstrated defensive solidity and effective attacking play.
"Lecce" appeared weaker against their opponent and did not fully utilize their opportunities. The difference between the teams was clearly visible in this encounter, and "Atalanta" showcased their strengths.
It was an exciting match full of many chances for the fans.
