Four Goals, but It's All Square Against Frosinone: 4-4

Atalanta and Frosinone played out a 4-4 draw in their 2026/27 Serie A Enilive Matchday 8 clash at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. The Nerazzurri saw all three points slip away in the closing stages, having fought back from an early deficit to take the lead.

The visitors took the lead after just one minute, as Schmid capitalised on a misplaced pass from the Nerazzurri defence to beat Carnesecchi. The Nerazzurri responded immediately, drawing level in the 14th minute with a slick, fast-paced move. De Ketelaere threaded a perfectly weighted pass through to Krstović in the heart of the box, where the striker controlled the ball before slotting home with his right foot to make it 1-1. Frosinone restored their lead almost immediately, with Schmid striking again in the 17th minute to make it 2-1 to the visitors. In the 21st minute, Bellanova burst forward down the flank and De Ketelaere managed to steer the ball goalwards, only for Oyono to clear it off the line. Three minutes later, Kristensen was well positioned to block Raimondo's effort. Atalanta drew level again in the 33rd minute, as Éderson coolly converted from the spot, sending Palmisani the wrong way. The penalty had been awarded following a VAR review for a handball by Cittadini from De Ketelaere's header. In the 37th minute, De Ketelaere broke through down the left once again, only to be denied by Palmisani. The visitors' defence somehow managed to scramble clear before Éderson's acrobatic effort took a deflection and went behind. Atalanta came within inches of taking the lead in the 42nd minute, as Éderson's close-range touch from Krstović's headed knockdown drifted narrowly wide. In the 44th minute, Krstović rose above everyone, including the goalkeeper, but sent his header over the crossbar. Atalanta completed the turnaround before the break, as Krstović brilliantly turned Zappacosta's cross past Palmisani to make it 3-2.

Frosinone drew level early in the second half, as Calò unleashed a stunning strike from the edge of the box into the far bottom corner.Atalanta restored their lead almost immediately in the 50th minute. De Ketelaere drove brilliantly into the box before finding Krstović, who laid the ball off to Elmas. The Macedonian made no mistake, drilling a right-footed shot across Palmisani and into the far corner. Atalanta came close to a fifth in the 63rd minute following a swift counter-attack sparked by Bernasconi. De Ketelaere played Krstović through, but the striker's effort was blocked by a defender. In the 70th minute, Palmisani pulled off a fine save to deny Zalewski's powerful strike. Carnesecchi was then alert to keep out right-footed efforts from Ghedjemis in the 78th minute and Schmid two minutes later. Frosinone drew level once again in the 82nd minute, as Terzic unleashed a left-footed strike into the top corner to make it 4-4. Atalanta poured forward in search of a winner, with Elmas forcing Palmisani into a save at the second attempt in the 87th minute. Atalanta surged forward in search of a winner, with Elmas forcing Palmisani into a two-stage save in the 87th minute. Frosinone also threatened in the closing stages, with Tchato and Ghedjemis both forcing Carnesecchi into saves. The match at the New Balance Arena ended in a 4-4 draw.

The Nerazzurri will return to training tomorrow, Monday 26 October, with a morning session behind closed doors at the Centro Bortolotti.

ATALANTA 4-4 FROSINONE

Scorers: Schmid 1,18 (F), Krstović 14, 45 (A), Éderson 33 penalty (A), Calò 48 (F), Elmas 50 (A), Terzic 82 (F)

Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Rowe (Zalewski 62), Éderson, Bellanova (Bernasconi 29), De Ketelaere (Samardžić 77), Kristensen, Obrić, Gaetano (Pašalić 62), Zappacosta, Krstović (Scamacca 77), Elmas. Unused Bench: Sonzogni, Sportiello, Idele, Plaia. Coach: Maurizio Sarri.

Frosinone: Palmisani, Cittadini (Monterisi 75), Calvani, Ghedjemis, Raimondo, Schmid, Calò, Kvernadze (Zerbin 65), Oyono (Tchato 89), Masini (Cichella 65), Bracaglia (Terzic 46). Unused Bench: Pisseri, Desplanches, Amey, Birligea, Akpoguma, El Azzouzi, Fini, Hasa, Terzic, Fayed, Bobcek, Tchato. Coach: Massimiliano Alvini.

Referee: Livio Marinelli from Tivoli;
Assistant referees: Giovanni Baccini from Conegliano and Luigi Rossi from Rovigo;
Fourth official: Luca Pairetto from Nichelino;
V.A.R.: Federico Dionisi from L'Aquila;
A.V.A.R.: Matteo Gariglio from Pinerolo.

Notes: Stoppage time: 2 minutes (1st half), 4 minutes (2nd half); Bracaglia (F), Kvernadze (F), Éderson (A), Terzic (F), Raimindo (F) booked