Roma secures comeback win against Atalanta under Gasperini
After registering 39 shots, Roma fought back to beat Atalanta 2-1, pulling level with Inter at the top of the Serie A table.
Roma claimed a significant comeback victory over Atalanta, winning 2-1 to pull level with Inter at the top of the Serie A standings. Despite total dominance and 39 shots taken, Gian Piero Gasperini's side had to overcome an early deficit after the visitors scored from their first shot on target.
The manager acknowledged the phenomenal performance of Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, who frustrated the hosts for most of the match. Gasperini insisted that such victories are clear indicators of the squad's quality and belief.
These victories carry important signals. We played against a strong team and conceded after their very first shot in a one-sided first half. When you win in this style, it means the group believes in its strength and has high quality. Gian Piero Gasperini
The depth of the squad proved decisive. In addition to the key contributions from Matias Soule and Castro, the manager praised the impact of Ghilardi and Balerdi, who helped secure the defensive zones and neutralize counter-attacks. Regarding the fitness of his stars, Gasperini clarified that Paulo Dybala avoided injury, while Wesley's issues were purely physiological due to the intense heat.
Gasperini also praised the new injury-time regulations, noting they allow for a more honest game. Matias Soule, the scorer of the winning goal, summarized the atmosphere in the dressing room: "This team never dies. We want to perform better than last year. Our group is extremely united—everyone gives their all and is always ready to help."