Atalanta Seals Victory Over Venezia Thanks to Krstović's Double

Venezia's losing streak now tallies six in a row.

Atalanta triumphed with a 3-1 win over Venezia in Monday's Serie A clash on home turf at Gewiss Stadium.

Atalanta were quickest out of the blocks, and went 1-0 up when Franck Kessié netted in the fourth minute, with an assist from Nikola Krstović.

Venezia reduced the score to 3-1 as Antoine Hainaut finished in the 37th minute played in by Richie Sagrado. The second half was goalless and the match ended with a 3-1 win for Venezia.

Atalanta increased the lead to 2-0 early in the match when Nikola Krstović made his mark as he found the net assisted by Eljif Elmas just two minutes later later.

Atalanta's Eljif Elmas was sent off in the 89th minute.

Atalanta are now in 10th place, while Venezia are in 20th and last place.

Atalanta scored again after half an hour's play as Nikola Krstović scored yet again.

Atalanta's next Serie A games are against AC Milan (away) on 18 October, Atalanta (home) on 25 October and Fiorentina (away) on 29 October. Venezia play Napoli (home) on 17 October, Genoa (away) on 25 October and Inter (home) on 28 October.