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Atalanta 1-0 Bologna: Samardzic's 96th-minute stunner breaks Rossoblu hearts (full highlights)

Atalanta snatched a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bologna at the Gewiss Stadium, with Lazar Samardzic scoring a stunning winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time. The match looked destined for a goalless draw as Bologna held firm under relentless pressure from Gian Piero Gasperini's side. The first half saw Atalanta create several opportunities. On 18 minutes, Ademola Lookman cut inside from the left and fired a shot towards the near post, but Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski made a sharp save. Mario Pasalic then headed just wide from a corner on 34 minutes. The second half was more one-sided. Charles De Ketelaere forced another fine save from Skorupski on 62 minutes after cutting inside from the right. Atalanta's frustration grew when Nikola Krstovic was booked for simulation in the box on 73 minutes. Just when a draw seemed inevitable, Samardzic produced a moment of magic. Deep into added time, he received the ball from Nicola Zalewski, turned past a defender and unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the box that flew into the far corner. The statistics highlight Atalanta's dominance: 19 shots with 7 on target and 58% possession, compared to Bologna's 8 attempts. Lazar Samardzic was named man of the match for his decisive goal. With six points, Atalanta climbed to 4th place, while Bologna dropped to 11th with three points. Can Gasperini's men maintain this momentum against Juventus next week?

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