ATALANTA SNATCH LATE WIN OVER AC MILAN WITH LOOKMAN’S STUNNING GOAL

In a heart-stopping Serie A match, Atalanta secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. The decisive goal came from Ademola Lookman in the 87th minute, sending the Atalanta fans into raptures and dealing a significant blow to AC Milan’s top-four aspirations.

The match got off to a blistering start, with both teams creating scoring opportunities in the opening exchanges. However, it was Atalanta who drew first blood, courtesy of Charles De Ketelaere clinical finish in the 12th minute.

Undeterred by the setback, AC Milan pushed hard for an equalizer, and their persistence paid off in the 22nd minute. Morata, who had been a constant thorn in the side of the AC Milan defense, nodded home a pinpoint cross.

The second half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams canceling each other out. However, as the match wore on, Atalanta began to gain the upper hand, with Lookman causing havoc for AC Milan

And then, in the 87th minute, Lookman struck the decisive blow. The Nigerian winger collected a pass on the edge of the box, beat his marker with a quick step-over, and unleashed a powerful shot that flew past AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and into the top corner.

The Atalanta players erupted in joy, while the AC Milan team was left reeling from the late sucker punch. The defeat is a significant setback for AC Milan, who had been hoping to close the gap with the top teams in the league.

“Atalanta deserved the win,” said AC Milan coach Paulo Fonseca. “We created some chances, but we couldn’t capitalize on them. We’ll have to regroup and focus on our next match.”

Atalanta coach Tullio Gritti was ecstatic with the win. “This was a massive victory for us,” he said. “We showed great character and determination to come back from a goal down. Lookman’s goal was incredible, and it’s a testament to the quality of our players.”

The win takes Atalanta to 1st place with 34 points in the Serie A standings, while AC Milan remains in 7th place with 22 points. With the league title race heating up, both teams will be looking to bounce back from this result and make a strong push for the top spots.