Serie A | Atalanta 0-3 Parma: Gilardino gets first win as Daffara frustrates Sarri’s side

Giovanni Fabbian, a Davide Zappacosta own goal and Simone Lontani’s long-range strike gave Parma a…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:37 PM

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Parma defeated Atalanta 3-0 to secure manager Alberto Gilardino's first victory in charge.
Giovanni Fabbian and Simone Lontani scored for Parma alongside an own goal from Davide Zappacosta.
Parma goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara kept a clean sheet despite Atalanta holding 70% possession.

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Parma claimed a surprise 3-0 victory over Atalanta at the New Balance Arena to earn manager Alberto Gilardino his first win since taking charge. Giovanni Fabbian opened the scoring with a 41st-minute header, followed by a Davide Zappacosta own goal early in the second half. Simone Lontani sealed the victory with a long-range strike in the 58th minute.

Maurizio Sarri's Atalanta dominated possession throughout the match but were consistently denied by Parma goalkeeper Giovanni Daffara. An injury-depleted Atalanta side failed to convert multiple chances, including a Mario Pašalić header that struck the crossbar, leaving them unable to respond to Parma's clinical finishing.

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Serie A | Atalanta 0-3 Parma: Gilardino gets first win as Daffara frustrates Sarri’s side

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