Soccer-Atalanta beat Crotone as unlikely European push continues

Serie A's surprise package Atalanta moved three points off the Champions League places after Andrea Conti's second-half finish secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Crotone at home on Saturday.

Conti finished a delightful team move in the 48th minute, sliding the ball home at the back post after being picked out by Andrea Petagna to settle a dull contest that rarely threatened to spark into life.

Fourth-placed Atalanta, who have 48 points, have never finished higher than fifth in Serie A, but the win takes them three points ahead of Inter Milan, who play at Bologna on Sunday and three behind third-placed Napoli.

Toothless Crotone had a stoppage-time equaliser from Aleandro Rosi ruled out for offside and remain 19th on 13 points after their 18th league defeat of the season.

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