Ademola Lookman scored a goal and registered an assist as Atalanta defeat Fiorentina Ademola Lookman scored a goal and registered an assist as Atalanta defeat Fiorentina
Adeloma Lookman proved too hot for Fiorentina’s defence as the Nigerian international scored a sublime goal in Atalanta’s 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon.
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The Nigerian international scored his side’s third goal, helping the home side claim all three points from the Serie A fixture.
It is his first goal of the season, which highlights why he was the only African player nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Goal feast in first half
However, it was Fiorentina that opened the scoring after Martínez Quarta struck in the 15th minute to silence the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo City, Scores 24 reports.
Barely six minutes later, Mateo Retegui restored parity for the hosts after he tucked home Lookman’s pass.
Atalanta went behind for the second time in the 31st minute after Moise Kean restored the lead for the visitors.
On the stroke of half-time, Charles De Ketelaere drew his side level, and a minute later, Lookman struck to send the entire stands into the wilds.
The Nigerian international received the pass on the edge of the area and then navigated his way, beating a couple of defenders before unleashing a low shot to make it 3-2.
Despite the feast of goals in the first half, both teams were more tactical in their approach in the second 45 minutes.
There were a couple of chances, however Atalanta had completed the job right in the end of the first half as there were no further goals.
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And now, Ademola Lookman scores his first goal of the season with a beautiful finish. Africa’s best by far 🤩#AtalantaFiorentina pic.twitter.com/szKK9IyURE
— Home of Nigerian Football (@EaglesTrackerNG) September 15, 2024
