For Special, 26/27 DCPS league MD2

Atalanta For Special were back in action for the second matchday of the DCPS league season, with the Second, Third and Fourth Level teams coached by Gianmario Lesmo and his staff all taking to the pitch at Centro Bettinelli in Milan.

2nd Level | Atalanta For Special 6-2 Inter

Atalanta scorers: Riva (3), Pezzotti, Cardozo (2)

Despite being without several players, Atalanta For Special produced an impressive performance to beat Inter 6-2 in an entertaining encounter.

The Nerazzurri got off to a flying start, building a 3-0 lead inside the opening ten minutes. Renato Riva struck twice with two excellent finishes before completing his hat-trick with a well-placed diagonal effort. Inter responded strongly, though, scoring twice to cut the deficit to 3-2 and make it a contest again.

After the break, Atalanta For Special took charge once more. Francesco Pezzotti restored the two-goal cushion with a clinical low finish, before Fabien Cardozo put the result beyond doubt with two more goals: first after a fine individual run, then with a powerful strike to make it 6-2.

A valuable win, all the more significant given the number of players missing, which showcased the group's quality, character and team spirit. Credit also goes to Inter for their spirited response and for making it a hard-fought contest.

The Second Level team pictured in the cover photo.

2nd Level | Liberi di Crescere 0-8 Atalanta For Special
Atalanta scorers: Riva (3), U. Pezzotti (2), F. Pezzotti, Cardozo, own goal

Atalanta For Special's technical and physical superiority was evident from the opening minutes, as the Nerazzurri quickly took control of the game and dictated the tempo. It was a one-sided contest, although the final scoreline does not fully reflect the effort put in by their opponents. Liberi di Crescere showed great commitment, determination and sportsmanship, continuing to give their all and fight until the final whistle despite the challenges they faced.

Their attitude deserves special recognition and was one of the most noteworthy aspects of the encounter. For Atalanta For Special, the win was further confirmation of the group's quality, but also an opportunity to highlight that the value of a performance is measured not only by the result, but also by the commitment, respect and sportsmanship shown on the pitch.

3rd Level | Insuperabili Milano 1-2 Atalanta For Special Atalanta scorers: Bianchino, Probo

A closely fought and hard-fought encounter between Insuperabili Milano and Atalanta For Special saw the Nerazzurri come from behind to claim a valuable 2-1 victory.

Trailing at half-time, Atalanta raised their game after the break, with captain Matteo Bianchino levelling the score with a superb strike. Giacomo Probo then completed the comeback with a fine solo effort, finished off with a precise shot into the bottom corner. Insuperabili pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages and even hit the crossbar, but the Nerazzurri held firm until the final whistle.

A win built on character, determination and team spirit, at the end of a match in which both sides played their part.

4th Level | Pro Palazzolo 3-12 Atalanta For Special\
Atalanta scorers: Asperti (3), Valota (2), Illanes (3), Lesmo (2), Pezzotti (2)

Atalanta For Special's Fourth Level Red team produced a goal-filled performance against Pro Palazzolo, showcasing their technical quality and strong team spirit.

Cristian Illanes was the standout performer in the first half, scoring a hat-trick, with Andrea Lesmo also finding the net. After the break, Andrea Asperti added a brace and Paolo Valota completed his hat-trick, while Pro Palazzolo managed to score three times in a spirited response. Other notable moments included the debut of Cristian Tritovi, the youngest player in the league, and Carlo Pezzotti's return to action, marked by an immediate brace.

Beyond the result, the collective contribution of the whole squad was particularly noteworthy. Thanks to regular rotations, all 13 available players had the opportunity to play their part, underlining the strength and unity of the team.

4th Level | Cagliari 7-0 Atalanta For Special

It was a special day for Atalanta For Special's experimental Fourth Level Blue team, as they made their competitive debut. The squad is made up of 14 young players who, until just a few weeks ago, had never played football and only embarked on this new adventure in September.

Excitement was in the air throughout the day, from the presentation of the shirts to the players' first steps onto the pitch. Facing a more experienced and well-established opponent, the young Nerazzurri were not intimidated: they ran, battled and chased every ball, putting into practice the first lessons they had learned in training.

The final score reflected the gap between the two teams, but the significance of this debut goes far beyond the result. For these young players, a journey of football, learning and development has begun, with every little step forward representing an achievement.