Atalanta 0-0 Udinese: Results, Summary, and Goals
Atalanta Held to Frustrating Draw by Udinese
Atalanta's hopes of securing a Champions League spot were dealt a blow on Sunday as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Udinese at the Gewiss Stadium. The result leaves Atalanta in fifth place, two points behind fourth-placed Roma with just two games remaining in the Serie A season.
Atalanta dominated possession and created a number of chances, but they were unable to find a way past a resolute Udinese defense. Luis Muriel had the best chance of the game for Atalanta in the second half, but his effort was well saved by Marco Silvestri.
Udinese Earn Valuable Point in Relegation Battle
The point was a valuable one for Udinese, who moved up to 14th place in the Serie A table and boosted their chances of avoiding relegation. Udinese are now six points clear of the relegation zone with two games to play.
Udinese goalkeeper Marco Silvestri was in excellent form, making a number of saves to deny Atalanta. He was particularly impressive in the second half, when Atalanta piled on the pressure in search of a winning goal.
What's Next for Atalanta and Udinese?
Atalanta will travel to face Sassuolo on Wednesday in their next Serie A match. They will then host AC Milan on the final day of the season.
Udinese will host Salernitana on Wednesday in their next Serie A match. They will then travel to face Spezia on the final day of the season.
Goals
There were no goals scored in this match.
Assists
There were no assists in this match.
Shots
Atalanta: 19
Udinese: 9
Shots on Target
Atalanta: 6
Udinese: 3
Corners
Atalanta: 10
Udinese: 3
Fouls
Atalanta: 12
Udinese: 10
Yellow Cards
Atalanta: Teun Koopmeiners
Udinese: None
Red Cards
None
Man of the Match
Marco Silvestri (Udinese)