Touré shines down the flank and Carnesecchi makes a string of saves, but late goals from Krstovic and Durosinmi settle a physical battle on Matchday 21.
Atalanta’s winning streak came to an end in Pisa, where the hosts earned a deserved 1-1 draw thanks to a late header from debutant Gift Orban Durosinmi. After three consecutive league victories, Raffaele Palladino’s side were forced to settle for a point in a scrappy, intense contest that left the Bergamaschi with the feeling of a missed opportunity.
Pisa started with greater energy and purpose, repeatedly troubling Atalanta’s defense throughout the first half. Touré was relentless on the right wing, creating Pisa’s first major chance that required an alert save from Marco Carnesecchi. The Atalanta goalkeeper was also fortunate when Meister’s close-range effort struck him point-blank, before Aebischer failed to capitalize on the rebound as the ball flashed across the box.
The hosts continued to press and arguably deserved the lead, but Carnesecchi was in outstanding form, producing a stunning reflex save to deny Moreo’s header. Palladino, visibly frustrated, responded with a triple substitution, including the introduction of Giacomo Raspadori, whose movement helped Atalanta grow into the game. Scalvini was denied by Scuffet, while Zalewski narrowly missed from distance.
As the match entered its final phase, Pisa introduced Durosinmi, while Atalanta turned to Nikola Krstovic—and the move paid off immediately. The Montenegrin striker reacted quickest in the box to give the visitors the lead, amid protests from the home side for a possible foul in the buildup.
Pisa’s response was immediate and decisive. Leris delivered a precise cross from the right, and Durosinmi rose above Ahanor to head home the equalizer just minutes after coming on, sealing a valuable point for Gilardino’s side.
The draw prevents Atalanta from closing the gap on the teams above them, while Pisa can take confidence from a performance built on intensity, organization, and the instant impact of their new signing.
Match Report
Pisa 1-1 Atalanta
Goals:
83’ Krstovic (Atalanta)
87’ Durosinmi (Pisa)
Pisa (3-4-2-1):
Scuffet; Calabresi (Bozhinov 90’), Canestrelli, Coppola; Touré, Marin (Leris 68’), Aebischer, Angori; Tramoni (Piccinini 68’), Moreo; Meister (Durosinmi 68’).
Coach: Gilardino
Atalanta (3-4-2-1):
Carnesecchi; Scalvini (Krstovic 70’), Hien, Ahanor; Musah (Zappacosta 56’), de Roon, Pasalic (Ederson 56’), Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski (Sulemana 81’); Scamacca (Raspadori 56’).
Coach: Palladino
Referee: Marchetti
Yellow cards: Pasalic, Scalvini (Atalanta); Coppola (Pisa)
Red cards: None
