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#1 Milan held to a draw in the Serie A again against Atalanta
Milan and Atalanta both have had a tough start to their respective Serie A campaigns this season with Milan securing 4 points from their opening three games and Atalanta on the same number of points having played a game extra. Atalanta, however, could not qualify for the Europa League Group stage this season and could afford additional rest as compared to Milan who had to see off Luxembourg side Dudelange in the Thursday night Europa League fixture. Gattuso started his team in a 4-3-3 while Atalanta began with a cautious 3-4-1-2 formation. The Argentines Gonzalo Higuain and Alejandro Gomez were leading the attack for Milan and Roma respectively.
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Higuain struck in the second minute itself to hand Milan a lead early on, with Suso providing the assist. Things were looking good for Milan when Bonaventura scored again in the 21st minute but the goal stood disallowed due to VAR. The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Milan, with Bonaventura's effort hitting the post and Kessie's shot saved by the Atalanta keeper. In the second half, Zapata had a clear chance which he missed in the 50th minute. But just four minutes later, the talisman for Atalanta, Papu Gomez equalized in the 54th minute, with an assist from Zapata. Suso provided the second assist soon when Bonaventura converted in the 61st minute to restore Milan's lead. Suso had a great chance to give another assist but it could not materialize while Atalanta's search for an equalizer came close with Gosens and deRoon. Ultimately though, Atalanta's persistence paid off as they equalized again with a Rigoni goal in the 91st minute against a sloppy Milan defence.
Both Milan and Atalanta are on 5 points each with Milan edging out Atalanta in the 12th place on goal difference as well as having played a game less. Up next for Milan is a game is an away game against Empoli while Atalanta host Torino in Serie A midweek fixtures.
