"Napoli's fast start at New Balance Arena was rewarded in the 18th minute when Beukema rose highest to powerfully head Miguel Gutierrez's inviting free-kick into the net. Atalanta struggled to create any chances of note until five minutes before half-time when Kamaldeen Sulemana found space, but his shot was held by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. The visitors thought they were awarded a penalty a minute later when Rasmus Hojlund went over under Isak Hien's challenge, only for referee Daniele Chiffi to reverse his original decision following a pitchside VAR review."
"Gutierrez then had a goal ruled out within a minute of the restart after Hojlund, who crossed for the Spaniard to score, had fouled Hein in the build-up, with Atalanta making the most of that reprieve soon after. Nicola Zalewski's corner was brilliantly flicked on by Pasalic to restore parity just after the hour, but there was to be one more twist in the tale for Raffaele Palladino's men. On at half-time to replace Sulemana, Samardzic combined with fellow substitute Lorenzo Bernasconi for the winner with an expertly placed header from the Italian's cross."
Atalanta came from behind to beat Napoli 2-1 at the New Balance Arena thanks to Lazar Samardzic's 81st-minute header. Sam Beukema opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a powerful header from Miguel Gutierrez's inviting free-kick. Mario Pasalic equalised with his 50th Serie A goal shortly after the hour mark. Atalanta substitutes combined for the winner as Samardzic headed home Lorenzo Bernasconi's cross. Napoli finished with an expected goals (xG) of 1.08 from 10 shots and now sit 14 points behind league leaders Inter.
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