Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored for Atalanta as they claimed a big 4-0 win over Monza at the Brianteo Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports.
After settling for a 1-1 draw against Lecce at the Gewiss Stadium last week, Atalanta returned to Serie A action with a fixture at relegated Monza.
Lookman has been a reliable attacker for them this season, and coach Gian Pero Gasperini gave him the nod to start up front, alongside Charles De Ketelaere and Mateo Retegui.
Atalanta were massive favourites to nick the win, and they took charge early on, with a big chance falling to Retegui early on. But he failed to convert.
However, De Ketelare rose to the occasion and scored twice in the 12th and 23rd minute to put La Dea comfortably in the driver’s seat.
Lookman was slightly involved in the second goal, as he was trying to combine with De Ketelaere for a quick give-and-go, but a Monza defender obstructed the pass, which gave the Belgian the opportunity to just poke the ball into the net.
Lightning struck once and then came again louder brighter more defiant Charles De Ketelaere once doubted now undeniable has scored his second goal for Atalanta and the renaissance is no longer whispered
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Lookman had a pretty silent first half, as he managed one shot, which was wide off the mark.
However, he made his mark two minutes into the second half. He outpaced a Monza defender after Retegui headed a ball for him to chase. Lookman got to the ball, ran into the box, and sent a calm finish into the net from a tight angle to make it 3-0.
Pace, Stamina, determination, no-nonsense shooting = another Lookman banger…
Arteta, do your thing!
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The Super Eagles star only managed two goal attempts before he was taken off for Marco Brescianini in the 80th minute. Brescianini later went on to score the fourth for Atalanta eight minutes later.
Lookman now has 19 goals and seven assists in 38 appearances across all competitions this season for Atalanta.
Monza vs Atalanta Serie A highlight: Ademola Lookman’s goal and more
What is Atalanta’s position in Serie A
Following their 4-0 win over Monza, Atalanta now sit third in Serie A with 68 points after 35 games. They are nine points below league leaders Napoli. They just need to win two of their three remaining Serie A games to seal a UEFA Champions League place.