In the first half, Fiorentina kept the match at 0-0, but Atalanta took advantage of a breakthrough move in the 38th minute to take the lead. The goal was scored by DenzelDeKetelaere, who scored his first goal in SerieA, giving Sarri's team the lead at half-time.
The match started with difficulty for Atalanta, already at a numerical disadvantage due to injuries which forced the Dea to immediately replace Kristensen due to a flexor problem, introducing Scalvini just two minutes from the start. Fiorentina tried to exploit the situation with several chances, including a shot from Pellegrino and an attempt from Jiménez, but goalkeeper Carnesecchi kept DeGea's goalkeeper safe.
Atalanta's first goal came in the 38th minute, when DeKetelaere created a breakthrough action from the left, passing the ball to a teammate who finished with a moving shot. DeGea avoided a second goal from Krstović, who had hit the crossbar with a header. The goal gave Atalanta a 1-0 lead which remained until the end of the match.
At the end of the first half, Fiorentina had some chances, but failed to equalize. Atalanta, with its energy and the presence of DeKetelaere, maintained the pressure and consolidated its superiority. The match ended with Atalanta leading 1-0, confirming their position in the league table and leaving Fiorentina to reflect on their missed opportunities.