It was indeed a breathtaking display from the potential African Football of the Year, Ademola Lookman, who played a remarkable role as Atalanta dismantled Hellas Verona with a stunning 6-1 victory.
Lookman’s exceptional performance, featuring two goals and two assists, not only highlighted his talent but also showcased why he deserves the player of the year title, Footballrover reports.
The Super Eagles star and his Atalanta side displayed their dominance in the Serie A clash at Gewiss Stadium.
The match served as a reminder of Paolo Zanetti’s men relentless pursuit of glory as they further sealed their impressive unbeaten run.
After a frustrating midweek UEFA Champions League draw where they failed to score from 22 attempts, La Dea wasted no time finding their rhythm.
Just six minutes into the match, they opened the scoring, setting the tone for a memorable encounter.
Lookman’s precise cutback was expertly converted by Marten de Roon, igniting the home side’s attacking frenzy.
Within minutes, the goals began to flow. Mateo Retegui doubled the lead with a clinical finish, and by the 14th minute, Charles De Ketelaere joined the scoring spree, curling a stunning shot into the net with yet another assist from Ademola.
Verona, initially buoyed by a decent start to their campaign, quickly found themselves overwhelmed by their hosts’ relentless assault.
Ademola Lookman steals the show
Ademola Lookman continued to impress, scoring twice in the first half. His first was a powerful drive into the box, followed by a tap-in that marked his second goal and his second assist of the day.
The visitors managed to find the net once through Amin Sarr, but it was a mere consolation amidst Atalanta’s attacking brilliance.
Despite a change in tactics with the Ballon Do’r nominee going off the pitch after a job well done, Verona could not regain their footing.
The home side remained in control, and as the final whistle approached, they had shown their potential, while Verona was left reeling from the defeat.
This victory not only marked Atalanta’s third consecutive league win but also reinforced Ademola Lookman’s status as a key player to watch this season.
Ademola Lookman poses with his Man of the Match award ✨ pic.twitter.com/SOQiAgboqN
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) October 26, 2024
The Nigerian international was well awarded in the end for all his effort—man of the match it was.
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