Jose Luis Palomino replied to a Rolando Mandragora opener, as Crotone and Atalanta struggled to deal with waterlogged pitch.

The Orobici risked distraction from the upcoming Europa League tie with Borussia Dortmund and Coppa Italia semi-final against Juventus, so Papu Gomez and Mattia Caldara were rested.

Walter Zenga’s hosts adapted better to the very difficult climactic conditions and took the lead when Arlind Ajeti knocked down a cross and Etrit Berisha spilled, allowing Mandragora to tap in.

Jose Luis Palomino replied to a Rolando Mandragora opener, as Crotone and Atalanta struggled to deal with waterlogged pitch.

The Orobici risked distraction from the upcoming Europa League tie with Borussia Dortmund and Coppa Italia semi-final against Juventus, so Papu Gomez and Mattia Caldara were rested.

Walter Zenga’s hosts adapted better to the very difficult climactic conditions and took the lead when Arlind Ajeti knocked down a cross and Etrit Berisha spilled, allowing Mandragora to tap in.

The Atalanta equaliser was not dissimilar, as a corner had a couple of shots charged down before Palomino finished it off for his debut Serie A goal.

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