AS Roma produced a stunning late comeback to defeat Atalanta 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico, moving joint-top of Serie A. The Giallorossi scored twice in the final four minutes to secure their third consecutive league victory this season.
As reported by ANSA Sport, the match was tightly contested for long periods. Atalanta took the lead early in the second half through Ederson, capitalizing on a quick counter-attack. Roma had created several chances, particularly from set-pieces, with seven corners in the first half alone. Gianluca Mancini and Bryan Cristante came close with headers, but Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi was in inspired form.
How did the late turnaround happen
The decisive shift came when the game seemed lost. In the 90th minute, from Roma's 14th corner of the night, Matías Soulé delivered a perfect cross for Mario Hermoso to head home the equalizer. Just four minutes later, Soulé completed the comeback, scoring the winner that handed all three points to Daniele De Rossi's side. Match reporter Dario Marchetti described the scene as "From hell to paradise in four minutes."
Roma had seen a goal from Evan Ndicka ruled out for offside earlier in the second half. Goalkeeper Mile Svilar made crucial saves from Davide Malen and Gianluca Scamacca to keep his team in the contest. At the other end, Carnesecchi denied everything, including a powerful first-half effort from Soulé. Atalanta also hit the woodwork twice through substitute Nicolás Castro but played the final stages with ten men after Alessio Gaetano's red card.
What is Roma's position in the standings now
With this win, AS Roma moves to nine points from three matches, level with Inter at the top of Serie A. Their start to the season is perfect: three wins, ten goals scored, and only one conceded, for a +9 goal difference. The team shows defensive solidity and a capacity to react, qualities that could prove decisive over the course of the campaign. Fans can follow the evolving league table on our dedicated standings page.
Which substitutions made the difference for De Rossi
The Giallorossi manager made his changes at the right moment. Introducing Nahuel Molina and Matías Soulé for Filippo Lulli and Diego Mora injected fresh energy into the attack. Soulé, in particular, was decisive with an assist and the winning goal. "The signature is still that of Soulé, who condemns Sarri to a bitter return to the Olimpico," observed Marchetti. Maurizio Sarri, on the other side, made only one change, replacing Scamacca with Luka Kristovic, keeping his starting eleven largely unchanged.
What's next for Roma in the coming weeks
The team now looks ahead, with a Champions League fixture in five days. Their next league match is against Torino, away on September 14, 2026. Torino currently sits 14th in the table. Roma will approach this challenge aware of their excellent early-season form, as shown by the detailed statistics available in the stats section. The full squad list can be consulted on the squad page.
The presence of Italy national team head coach Roberto Mancini in the stands added further interest to the evening. Roma must now maintain this rhythm ahead of the dual challenge of league and European competition.
