Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman played the full 90 minutes as Atalanta secured a 2–1 Serie A victory over Cagliari at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday.
Atalanta took an early lead in the 11th minute with Gianluca Scamacca opening the scoring following good build-up play involving Lookman on the left flank. Cagliari responded in the 75th minute through Gianluca Gaetano, bringing the hosts back on level terms. But Scamacca struck again in the 81st minute, netting the winner to secure all three points for the Bergamo side.
Lookman, making his 12th appearance of the season, had an opportunity to put Atalanta further ahead, but his low drive in the 77th minute was saved by Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile. The win was Atalanta’s fourth league victory of the campaign.
Editorial
There are performances that speak louder for their rhythm than their flash. Ademola Lookman’s full-game display in Atalanta’s 2–1 win over Cagliari was precisely that a blend of industrious contribution and quiet influence that seldom makes headlines, but underpins them.
From the opening whistle, Lookman’s presence on the left offered Atalanta width and a willingness to slide into pockets of space where danger breeds. His involvement in the move leading to Gianluca Scamacca’s opening goal epitomised this: a patient, probing advance that set the tone for a night where incisiveness rather than flamboyance mattered most. Serie A, with its tactical nuance and stingy defences, often rewards such subtleties.
Yet this was more than a technical performance; it was a demonstration of commitment. Lookman had his chance to extend the lead only to see his strike kept out by Caprile, but he responded not with frustration, but by continuing to influence the tempo and structure of Atalanta’s play. That realism — knowing when to probe and when to hold is as precious in this league as any sprint or finish.
This victory, Atalanta’s fourth of the season, shows that momentum grows not only from individual flashes of brilliance, but from collective belief and purpose and in Lookman, Atalanta have a winger capable of sustaining both. For Nigeria’s contingent in Europe, performances like this are reminders that consistent application, night after night, can be just as important as spectacular moments.
Did You Know?
- Lookman played all 90 minutes in Atalanta’s 2–1 win over Cagliari — his 12th league appearance this season for the Serie A side.
- Gianluca Scamacca scored both goals for Atalanta, marking his third straight game finding the net across competitions, including a mid-week Champions League victory.
- Lookman had a key shot saved in the 77th minute that could have extended Atalanta’s lead before the winning goal.
- The win against Cagliari was just Atalanta’s fourth Serie A league win of the season, highlighting how precious each victory is in a tightly contested table.
- Lookman’s involvement in the opener — his advance on the left helping set up the move for the goal — showed his continued influence in Atalanta’s attack even when not scoring.
