Atalanta have released an official statement confirming that they will work to identify the fans who threw objects at Lazio goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
As announced in a club statement yesterday, the Bergamo-based club will work with the authorities to identify and punish the fans who threw a variety of objects, including a coin, at the Spanish goalkeeper during the final minutes of the match on Saturday.
Lazio Goalkeeper Reina Struck by an Object Thrown by Atalanta Fan in 2-2 Draw
Below is Atalanta’s statement in full:
Atalanta BC condemns and stigmatises what happened yesterday in the final minutes of the match against Lazio, the Team puts themselves at the complete disposal of the Authorities in order to offer the maximum support in identifying those responsible for behaviours that violate the Rules of Use of the Gewiss Stadium.
The uncivilised gestures of a few cannot and must not in any way cause damage to those who really care about Atalanta and Bergamo.
Lazio Will Not Lodge Complaint About Reina Being Struck by Coin in Draw vs Atalanta
During the final minutes of the 2-2 draw between Lazio and Atalanta on Saturday, objects were being launched at Reina by some of the Nerazzurri fans. The Spanish goalkeeper cleared his penalty area of a roll of adhesive tape, was booked for time-wasting and was then hit in the back of the head by a coin.
Lazio decided not to lodge a complaint, instead leaving it up to the relevant authorities. It is likely now that the offending fans will be banned from the Gewiss Stadium for some time.
