Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Stadio Alberto Picco, La Spezia
8:45 PM - First Half
Fweeeeeetttttttt!!!!!
The whistle blew and Spezia's striker touched the ball backward, and the match started as ten thousand voices packed around the pitch made noise while Atalanta's formation spread across their defensive shape.
Spezia's opening intent was obvious from the first pass as their front three closed down Atalanta's center-backs without hesitation, and their pressing shape formed with aggressive coordination that suggested home confidence rather than cautious respect, and immediately the difference from training-ground preparation became apparent because Spezia weren't waiting to see what Atalanta would do, they were forcing the visitors to react.
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