Atalanta For Special kick off their league campaign
Five wins from five matches for the three Nerazzurri teams in action
Atalanta For Special got their DCPS league campaign underway with five wins from five matches on the opening matchday.
The Second, Third and Fourth Level teams, led by coordinator Gianmario Lesmo and his staff, took to the pitch at the Centro Bettinelli in Milan.
Second Tier | Atalanta For Special 9-0 Farsi Prossimo
Atalanta For Special scorers: Ramazani (3), Riva (3), F. Pezzotti (2), Cordozo
The Nerazzurri began their campaign against Farsi Prossimo. Atalanta set the pace from the opening minutes, with Ramazani making an immediate impact by scoring a hat-trick in the early stages to put his side firmly in control. The team were then able to manage the game confidently, going on to secure a convincing final scoreline.
Credit must also go to the opposition, who continued to fight with determination until the final whistle, showing that a team's true value is also reflected in its ability to face adversity without giving up. It was an excellent start to the campaign for the Nerazzurri.
Cover photo: the Second Level team
Second Level | Milan 0-1 Atalanta For Special
Atalanta For Special scorer: Riva
The second fixture, between Atalanta and Milan, was a spectacular, intense and closely contested encounter, featuring a high standard of technical ability and competitive spirit. The breakthrough came courtesy of Renato Riva, who scored a superb free kick from around 25 metres out, unleashing a powerful and precise strike that gave the Rossoneri goalkeeper no chance.
The game continued at a high tempo, with both teams determined to compete for every ball while maintaining the quality of their play. The contest was made all the more enjoyable by the excellent balance between competitiveness and fair play, with all the players showing intensity and mutual respect throughout. The applause from the crowd at the final whistle was a fitting tribute to both teams for the spectacle they had provided.
Third Level | Varesina 2-7
Atalanta For Special Atalanta scorers: Morstabilini (2), Nozza (2), Bianchino, Urso, Masserini
From the opening minutes, the Nerazzurri showed their determination to put the difficulties of last season behind them. A flying start, with four goals in quick succession from braces by Morstabilini and Nozza, immediately put Atalanta in control of the match. However, it was the quality of their play that stood out above all: greater accuracy in passing, excellent combinations and a more organised team, playing with a growing belief in their own abilities thanks to the work of the coach and his staff.
Varesina battled hard for every ball, but Atalanta were able to dictate the tempo and impose their style of play throughout the match. A convincing victory that rewards the team's hard work and reflects the Nerazzurri's determination to make a fresh start with enthusiasm and confidence.
Pictured above: the Third Level team wearing their away kit.
Third Level | Atalanta For Special 5-1 Cassina Nuova
Atalanta scorers: Pezzotti, Morstabilini, Capitanio, Bianchino (2)
In their second match of the day, the Nerazzurri faced a physically strong and determined Cassina Nuova side. The opening ten minutes were closely contested, with plenty of intensity and frequent changes of possession, all played in the right spirit. As the game progressed, Atalanta stepped up the pace, with Bianchino emerging as the star of the show thanks to a brace. Morstabilini then added another goal to round off the first-half scoring.
After the break, the entire line-up was changed, giving every player the opportunity to make their mark without compromising the quality of the team's performance. Further goals from Capitanio and Pezzotti sealed a 5-1 victory, capping a display that highlighted Atalanta For Special's continued progress, with the team growing in solidity and increasingly able to play as a cohesive unit.
Fourth Level | Pro Palazzolo 0-6 Atalanta For Special Atalanta scorers: Asperti (3), Valota (2), Illanes
For many of the Fourth Level players, football is a relatively recent discovery, filled with excitement and emotion. The team continues to grow with every match, moving away from the individualistic approach of last season towards an increasingly collective style of play, thanks to the valuable work of the coaching staff. Today's match provided further evidence of this progress, with the Nerazzurri taking control of the game and maintaining a high standard of play despite making changes to give all 15 players the opportunity to feature.
Asperti stole the show with a hat-trick, while Valota, the team's top scorer, added a brace and continued to show his growing involvement in the team's collective play. Illanes also got on the scoresheet, finishing off an assist from Lesmo, while Arciello marked his debut with a convincing performance.
It was a day that rewarded not only the result, but above all the team's progress and development.
The Fourth Level team's second fixture of the day, against Corbetta, was postponed and will be rescheduled for a date yet to be confirmed.
Pictured above: the Fourth Level team wearing their home kit.