Genoa coach Andriy Shevchenko hailed their point earned against Atalanta.
Genoa drew 0-0 with La Dea on Tuesday night.
“We had to show character, we reacted well and with great spirit. This team wants to fight for results and it has heart, it proved that tonight," Shevchenko told Sky Italia.
“The state of the pitch did not help Atalanta, in fairness, but the lads did what I asked today. They pressed well. We can do better, especially in attack where we lack sharpness and physicality, but I am happy with what we did today.
“We worked above all on the passing channels this week, because Atalanta are so good at spreading the play and making the most of the runs from midfielders and wingers. We managed to close those triangles, although Atalanta were still dangerous on crosses.
“I congratulated Gian Piero Gasperini at the final whistle, because he has always built great teams wherever he went. He sets an example for other coaches. He also congratulated me on tonight's battle."