Verona 0, Atalanta 1

BERGAMO, Italy (Interstat) — A solitary, first-half strike from defender Davide Zappacosta proved decisive as Atalanta opened its Serie A campaign with a 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at a sold-out New Balance Arena. The match, which pitted Atalanta’s attacking ambition against Verona’s organized resistance, ultimately turned on a moment of quality from an unexpected source in the 37th minute. The buildup to the goal was a product of Atalanta’s sustained pressure, with defender Isak Hien initiating the play from a deep position. His pass found substitute Andrias Edmundsson, who had entered the match earlier… Read more...