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Roma overcomes Atalanta with two late goals at Stadio Olimpico

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Roma overcomes Atalanta with two late goals at Stadio Olimpico

Summary

Roma secured a 2-1 victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico on September 5, 2026, following two goals in added time. Ederson gave the visiting side the lead in the 47th minute after a scramble in the penalty area. Roma dominated possession throughout the contest, hitting the woodwork twice through Santiago Castro before Mario Hermoso equalized in the 90th minute. Matias Soulé provided the winning goal in the 93rd minute to complete the comeback. Following the final whistle, Atalanta player Gianluca Gaetano received a red card amid protests from the visiting team. The result marks a successful start to the season for Roma, while Atalanta suffers its first defeat of the campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé scored in stoppage time to secure the 2-1 Roma victory.
•Ederson opened the scoring for Atalanta shortly after halftime.
•Santiago Castro hit the woodwork twice for Roma during the second half.
•Gianluca Gaetano was issued a red card after the final whistle.

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Roma completed an incredible comeback with two goals in added time to stun Atalanta 2-1, as Mario Hermoso and Matias Soulé maintained their perfect start to the season.Gian Piero Gasperini faced his ...
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