AS Roma pulled off a dramatic late comeback to beat Atalanta 2-1 with a 93rd-minute winner from Matías Soulé. The victory, secured at the Stadio Olimpico, keeps Gian Piero Gasperini's side level with Inter at the top of Serie A with a perfect record.
As reported by ANSA Sport, Atalanta had taken the lead early in the second half through Ederson in the 47th minute. Roma pushed for an equalizer but were repeatedly denied by an inspired Marco Carnesecchi in the Atalanta goal, who was named man of the match, and saw Castro hit the crossbar.
How did AS Roma stage the comeback
The turning point came in the dying minutes. In the 89th minute, a precise cross from the left found the head of Mario Hermoso, who powered home the leveler. The stadium erupted, but the Giallorossi weren't finished. Deep into stoppage time, in the 93rd minute, the decisive move started from a Rui Patrício clearance. The ball fell to Soulé on the edge of the box, and his precise right-footed shot beat Carnesecchi to seal all three points.
This win confirms Roma's strong early-season form. The team has now won both of its opening Serie A matches, amassing six points. That perfect start sees them joint-top of the standings with Inter. Their goal record is formidable: eight scored and none conceded, for a goal difference of +8.
What are the upcoming fixtures on the schedule
The league now takes a break for international matches. Roma will return to action on December 6th with an away trip to face Bologna. The Rossoblù, currently 15th in the table, represent another hurdle to clear to maintain their pace at the summit. Fans can track the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What does this result mean for the squad
This victory, earned with grit and determination until the final second, sends a clear message to the rest of Serie A. Gasperini's Roma shows a winning mentality and a never-say-die attitude, crucial qualities for a team with high ambitions. The squad already displays excellent physical condition and notable cohesion, as evidenced by their clean defensive sheet so far. Details on individual player performances are available in the site's stats section.
The next challenge at the Dall'Ara will be another important test of this team's solidity away from the Olimpico. Roma will travel to Bologna with the confidence of having already passed a major test of character.
