The Serie A match between Atalanta and Como on Monday night had to be cancelled due to heavy rain in Bergamo. Referee Paride Tremolada, along with the team captains, Marten De Roon from Atalanta and Patrick Cutrone from Como, inspected the pitch multiple times before making the decision to call off the game. The Gewiss Stadium was completely waterlogged, making it unsafe for the players to compete.
Initially scheduled to start at 19.45 BST, the match was delayed by half an hour as the ground staff tried to clear the pitch. A second inspection took place at 20.15 BST, where the referee believed it was safe to play and postponed the kick-off until 20.45 BST. However, the rain did not let up, and the pitch became unplayable once again.
Despite the efforts of the stadium staff to make the pitch suitable for the game, the rain continued to pour down, forcing the players to return to the dressing rooms. The players, especially from Como, were eager to play as they are still looking for their first win in Serie A after their recent promotion.
The fixture between Atalanta and Como will be rescheduled to a later date to ensure that the match is played in full. Updates regarding the new date and time will be provided soon. The safety of the players is of utmost importance, and the decision to cancel the match was made in the best interest of all involved.