Italy Serie A 2009
Atalanta
vs
Catania
Match Schedule:
Date: September 23th
Time: 18:45 (GMT)
Atalanta
vs
Catania
Match Schedule:
Date: September 23th
Time: 18:45 (GMT)
New Beginning
Atalanta host Catania at the Stadio Azzurri D’Italia on Wednesday evening in a game that will see the debut in Serie A of Antonio Conte, who will coach of the home side following the sacking of Angelo Gregucci.
The Nerazzurri had a disastrous first four matches, in which they failed to collect any points, conceding four consecutive defeats, which have left them rock bottom.
The Bergamaschi will be hoping that the arrival of Conte will inspire the team to start winning precious points. Conte, who left Bari in summer after leading the Pugliesi to top spot in Serie B, will bring the enthusiasm of a debutant and his proven 4-4-2 tactical setup, which worked so well last season.
Conte was probably hoping to lead Juventus at this point of the season, having been named as one of the candidates for the Bianconeri’s job last summer. However, he will still relish this new adventure in Bergamo.
Same Fate?
Many critics in Italy believe that Catania coach Gianluca Atzori’s fate is tied to this result and that another defeat could well mean the end of the road for him.
The Rossoazzurri have not done too well, managing only to grab a point last Sunday against Lazio, which is not enough if the team wants to repeat last year’s excellent Serie A campaign, when they finished comfortably clear of trouble in 15th.
Past Encounters
Atalanta and Catania have faced each other almost every year for the past six seasons, both in Serie A and Serie B.
In fact, they have played this fixture five times in the past six years, with Atalanta winning twice, Catania winning once and the remaining two games ending in a draw.
The last time they faced each other was in February of this year, with the Bergamaschi beating the Sicilian side 1-0.
Atalanta host Catania at the Stadio Azzurri D’Italia on Wednesday evening in a game that will see the debut in Serie A of Antonio Conte, who will coach of the home side following the sacking of Angelo Gregucci.
The Nerazzurri had a disastrous first four matches, in which they failed to collect any points, conceding four consecutive defeats, which have left them rock bottom.
The Bergamaschi will be hoping that the arrival of Conte will inspire the team to start winning precious points. Conte, who left Bari in summer after leading the Pugliesi to top spot in Serie B, will bring the enthusiasm of a debutant and his proven 4-4-2 tactical setup, which worked so well last season.
Conte was probably hoping to lead Juventus at this point of the season, having been named as one of the candidates for the Bianconeri’s job last summer. However, he will still relish this new adventure in Bergamo.
Same Fate?
Many critics in Italy believe that Catania coach Gianluca Atzori’s fate is tied to this result and that another defeat could well mean the end of the road for him.
The Rossoazzurri have not done too well, managing only to grab a point last Sunday against Lazio, which is not enough if the team wants to repeat last year’s excellent Serie A campaign, when they finished comfortably clear of trouble in 15th.
Past Encounters
Atalanta and Catania have faced each other almost every year for the past six seasons, both in Serie A and Serie B.
In fact, they have played this fixture five times in the past six years, with Atalanta winning twice, Catania winning once and the remaining two games ending in a draw.
The last time they faced each other was in February of this year, with the Bergamaschi beating the Sicilian side 1-0.
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