Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta extend unbeaten run with slim win at Cagliari

Atalanta extended their unbeaten run in the league to 10 matches as Gian Piero Gasperini’s men secured 1-0 win away at Bologna.

La Dea had to wait till the 66th minute to find a breakthrough against the home side who had 8 shots on target in the match.

After a difficult first half, the visitors introduced Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, Marten De Roon, Berat Djimsiti and Italian international Nicolo Zaniolo help the team.

Lookman latched unto pass in the box and aimed at goal but the effort of the 27-year-old forward went narrow off target.

Odilon Kossonou received a defense-splitting pass and shot at goal without looking up but Alen Sherri made a sublime save to deny the Ivorian.

Nicolo Zaniolo made an instant impact as a substitute as Raoul Bellanova’s ball deep into box found him in space.

The Italian international struck the ball into the into the bottom-right corner to give the visitors the lead.

Marco Carnesecchi put up a brilliant save late in the game to deny Leonardo Pavoletti from a equalizer.

Atalanta defended to the blast of the final whistle as they secured a win to extend their unbeaten run in the league to 10 matches and also maintain top spot on the log.