Parma produced an impressive performance to defeat Atalanta 3-0 away from home on Monday, November 2, securing their first victory under head coach Alberto Gilardino and moving out of the Serie A relegation zone.
The visitors took the lead in the 41st minute through Giovanni Fabbian, who rose to head home a corner delivered by Vincent Sierro.
The goal rewarded Parma’s improving performance after Atalanta had threatened during the opening stages.
Atalanta’s problems increased shortly after half-time when defender Davide Zappacosta accidentally turned a cross from Mandela Keita’s side of the pitch into his own net in the 47th minute.
Parma extended their advantage in the 58th minute when Simone Lontani produced an excellent finish from outside the penalty area.
His strike put the visitors firmly in control and left Atalanta facing an increasingly difficult challenge.
Atalanta attempted to reduce the deficit, registering 20 shots during the match, but Parma goalkeeper Filippo Daffara delivered an impressive performance to preserve the clean sheet.
The victory moved Parma to 15th place with eight points, level with Fiorentina and Sassuolo.
Atalanta remained on a difficult run, having now gone four consecutive matches without a victory.
