Lookman's impressive display helps Atalanta secure a win against Monza
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Lookman's impress against Monza || Imago

Lookman's impressive display helps Atalanta secure a win against Monza

Stephen Oladehinde 22:17 - 21.04.2024

Atalanta secured an important away win against Monza as they continue their chase for a Champions League spot.

Super Eagles star Haruna Lookman was at the top of his game as they fought hard to get a 2-1 win against Monza.

Lookman, who was one of the best players on the field contributed to Atalanta’s two goals in the game.

As it happened 

Monza's manager made two changes to his side that drew against Bologna last weekend in the Serie A 

Atalanta's manager on the other hand made seven changes to his team that qualified to the semi-finals of the Europa League on goal aggregate.

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Haruna Lookman, Super Eagles star came into the side to replace Gianluca Scamacca in the starting lineup. 

Atalanta started the game brightly and scored the first goal of the game towards the end of the first half.

Ademola Lookman against Monza || Imago
Ademola Lookman against Monza || Imago

Charles De Ketelaere jumped highest inside the box to meet the resulting corner from Ademola Lookman.

His well-placed header ends up in the top of the net, leaving the goalkeeper flapping in the wind. 

Ademola Lookman celebrating with the scorer after creating the assist || Imago
Ademola Lookman celebrating with the scorer after creating the assist || Imago

The away side scored the second goal in the second half after Ademola Lookman made an impressive move.

A precise cutback on the goal line from Ademola Lookman found El Bilal Toure right in front of the goal, and he easily buried the ball into the top right corner.

Monza rallied back late in the game but could only get a goal back in the 89th minute. Daniel Maldini weaved his way past opponents, and he unleashed a magnificent effort from the edge of the box into the bottom right corner.

The win gives Atalanta a chance at Champions League football next season as they move one point behind AS Roma.

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