De Ketelaere scores brace: helping Atalanta win
Atalanta B.C. have secured their place in the UEFA Europa League play-off round after a thrilling 5-2 victory over Serie A side Lazio on Wednesday night.
The Italian side, who were looking to reach the Europa League for the first time in their history, struggled against the Belgian powerhouse and were ultimately unable to prevent De Ketelaere from scoring two goals.
In the first half, the Belgian forward showed his class by scoring a stunning goal that left Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha no chance. He received the ball from a corner kick and headed it past the keeper with ease.
In the second half, De Ketelaere added another to the scoreline as he scored a penalty kick. The goal was awarded after Lazio's goalkeeper failed to clear the ball out of the penalty area.
Despite being behind in the match, Atalanta managed to pull off a comeback and secure a 5-2 victory. Their defense was solid throughout the game, but it was their attacking players who made the difference.
With this victory, Atalanta have moved into the next stage of the competition and will face either Manchester United or Feyenoord in the play-off round. They will be hoping to make the most of their opportunity to progress further in the competition.
De Ketelaere's brace has been crucial in securing their spot in the play-off round. His performance has been nothing short of outstanding and he is sure to continue impressing at the highest level of European football.