Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman came off the bench to score a second-half stoppage time penalty for Atalanta in their shocking 3-2 defeat at the Gewiss Stadium to newcomers Como, coached by former Spain international Cesc Fabregas.
The 26-year-old made it two goals in as many games in Serie A this season having opened his scoring account in their victory over Fiorentina nine days ago.
Como get their first W! 💫#AtalantaComo pic.twitter.com/XD7jrgcvWf
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 24, 2024
Italian defender Davide Zappacosta put Atalanta in front in the 18th minute in Bergamo as the hosts entered the halftime break with a lone goal lead.
The second half served up huge surprise as Como scored three goals with 12 minute to sit comfortably in a 3-1 lead. The first came from 27-year-old Brazilian forward Gabriel Strefezza inside the first minute of the restart.
Fabregas’ men completed their comeback in the 54th minute as they got their second via an own goal from former Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac, who turned the ball into his own net. They completed added a third four minutes later through Gambia international Alieu Fadera, who opened his account for the season.
Lookman came on in the 55th minute for Italian striker Mateo Retegui and the Nigerian got on the scoresheet in the 99th after converting a penalty kick.
The win was a monumental one for the visitors, who won a Serie A match for the first time in exactly 21 years and four months to their last victory in the Italian top-flight.
Torino go top! 👊 pic.twitter.com/q0uHLXk8xj
— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) September 24, 2024
Atalanta, on the other hand, suffered their third defeat in four matches as well as their first home loss of the season. They currently are 12th in the Serie A standings with six points after five games.
Como, who recorded both their first win and first away victory of the season, are 15th with five points.
