GASPERINI'S POST MATCH REACTIONS

Gian Piero Gasperini spoke in the post-match press conference after the Sardegna Arena's match between Cagliari and This is a great victory, clearly different to the others and played less well, bt it was against a more defensive and physical side who made it very difficult for us to play. This is the kind of result that pushes you up the table, so it was a show of maturity for a team that deserves to be in the top spots."

Atalanta are now at fifth place: "There are many teams crmmed together up there, all the way from Torino or even Parma. That's why a success like this gives us extra belief."

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