Fabbian leads Parma to a 3-0 win despite Atalanta’s dominance

Fabbian’s opener sparks Parma’s 3-0 win

Parma beat Atalanta 3-0 in Serie A, with Giovanni Fabbian’s 41st-minute opener setting up a result that defied Atalanta’s control of the match. Atalanta had 70% possession, 20 shots and 3.17 expected goals, but Parma scored three times from six attempts.

Fabbian put Parma ahead at 41', assisted by Vincent Sierro, to make the score 0-1. Parma doubled the advantage at 47' when Davide Zappacosta scored an own goal, leaving Atalanta 0-2 down shortly after half-time. Simone Lontani completed the scoring at 58', assisted by Fabbian, for 0-3.

Atalanta create chances but Parma hold firm

Atalanta registered 584 accurate passes to Parma’s 227 and had 16 shots inside the box compared with Parma’s two. They also recorded seven shots on goal, while Parma had three. Parma goalkeeper G. Daffara was the standout performer, earning an 8.6 rating and making six saves.

The match carried no yellow or red cards for either side. Parma’s efficiency, along with Daffara’s resistance, outweighed Atalanta’s statistical superiority.

Parma reduce the table gap

Atalanta went into the match ranked #13 with 11 points from 9 games, while Parma were #18 with 5 points from 9 games. Atalanta remain provisionally #13 on 11 points after 10 games, with a record of 3W 2D 5L. Parma move to 8 points from 10 games, level with 2 other teams, so their position depends on tie-breakers. Atalanta are now 3 points ahead of Parma (11 v 8).