Atalanta and Frosinone played out a 4-4 draw in Bergamo during the eighth round of Serie A, with visiting Frosinone securing a point through Aleksa Terzić in the 82nd minute, according to reports. Frosinone took the lead twice during the match, while the hosts held the advantage at halftime before the high-scoring encounter leveled out.
Schmid Scores Twice as Frosinone Leads Early
Romano Schmid opened the scoring for Frosinone after just 25 seconds, capitalizing on a poor pass from Ederson to put the visitors ahead. Atalanta equalized in the 14th minute when Nikola Krstović scored from close range near the edge of the six-yard box following a pass from Charles De Ketelaere. Schmid restored Frosinone’s lead in the 17th minute after the visitors intercepted the ball in the opposition half and launched a rapid counterattack.
Atalanta Halftime Advantage
The hosts turned the match around before the break. Ederson converted a penalty in the 33rd minute, and Krstović scored his second from close range in the 45th minute off a cross from Zappacosta, sending Atalanta into halftime with a 3-2 lead.
Calo and Terzić Secure 4-4 Draw
Giacomo Calo leveled the score at 3-3 in the 48th minute with a strike from outside the penalty area into the far corner. Just two minutes later, Eljif Elmas put Atalanta back in front following a combination play involving De Ketelaere and Krstović. However, Serbian left-back Aleksa Terzić sealed the 4-4 final scoreline in the 82nd minute by entering the penalty area and shooting without stopping the ball.
Standings After Eight Rounds
Following the draw, Frosinone sits in sixth place in the Serie A standings after eight matches, having scored four goals for the second round. Manager Massimiliano Alvini has overseen a start to the season that exceeds initial expectations.
