US Sassuolo Calcio 0 - 3 Atalanta: Atalanta extend winning streak to four with comfortable win over Sassuolo

Posted Monday, November 07, 2016 by PA

Atalanta maintained their fine form and extended their winning run to four matches in Serie A with a 3-0 victory at Sassuolo.

Argentinian striker Alejandro Gomez opened the scoring with his third goal of the season, while defenders Mattia Caldara and Andrea Conti were also on target for Gian Piero Gasperini's side before half-time.

Gomez followed up to slot home a rebound and give the visitors a 19th-minute lead after his initial shot had been saved by Sassuolo goalkeeper Andrea Consigli.

Atalanta put themselves firmly in control five minutes later when they doubled their lead, with Caldara converting following Roberto Gagliardini's cross.

Sassuolo looked for a way back and Francesco Acerbi's shot was superbly saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Wolfli, but the contest was as good as over when Conti lashed home a shot into the top corner two minutes before the break.

Matteo Politano's shot rattled the crossbar for Sassuolo in the 73rd minute and team-mate Marcello Gazzola was narrowly wide with another late effort, but Atalanta ensured a clean sheet.