|
Atalanta had a comfortable victory over Parma at the Stadio Azzurri d'Italia.
Both sides were looking for their first win of the season after hard-fought draws in Week 1. Daniele Dessena returned from suspension for the visitors, while Igor Budan and new signings Bernardo Corradi and Mariga were not yet fully fit. Thomas Manfredini remains banned for Atalanta until November 1 due to a betting scandal, but Cristiano Doni was out with tendonitis.
Former Porto star Costinha was given his Serie A debut and within minutes swung a promising effort just past the post.
The referee pointed to the spot for Ferdinand Coly's foul on Antonio Langella and Riccardo Zampagna converted the penalty to give the visitors the lead.
Parma were surprisingly timid, Andrea Pisanu putting power rather than precision behind his shot and Francesco Parravicini's effort charged down.
After the restart Luca Cigarini scuffed his effort from the edge of the area, but Moris Carrozzieri got in front of his marker to nod in a Ferreira Pinto corner kick.
Simone Inzaghi made his Atalanta debut and Parma tried to get back into the game, Coppola parrying a Cigarini free kick and Domenico Morfeo volleying over.
| 
