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Serie A | Atalanta 0-3 Parma: Gilardino gets first win as Daffara frustrates Sarri’s side

Alberto Gilardino secured his first managerial victory in Serie A as Parma stunned Atalanta with a 3-0 home win, ending the Bergamo side’s 11-game winless streak at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia. The hosts, sitting 11th with just 11 points, had gone 12 matches without a home victory and were battling an injury crisis, fielding only 19 players due to absences including Gianluca Gaetano, Thomas Kristensen, and Franck Kessié.

Parma, meanwhile, had managed just five points and were mired in the relegation zone after a goalless draw with Udinese, but key contributions from Giovanni Fabbian, a Davide Zappacosta own goal, and Simone Lontani’s long-range strike turned the tide in the second half. Despite dominating possession early—holding 73% in the first 30 minutes—Atalanta’s attack struggled to break down Parma’s goalkeeper, Giovanni Daffara, who made crucial saves and frustrated Maurizio Sarri’s side throughout the match.

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