The second finalist of the Coppa Italia has been determined. The return leg of the semifinal between Atalanta and Lazio was once again characterized by intensity and drama.
In regulation time, the teams settled for another draw—1:1. The decisive goals were scored in the final minutes of the match: first, Romagnoli put the visitors ahead in the 84th minute, only for Pašalić to equalize two minutes later.
With the aggregate score leveled after two matches, the fate of the final berth was decided in a penalty shootout, which witnessed a truly dramatic scene.
Notably, the teams managed to convert only 3 out of 9 penalty attempts. The remaining shots were either saved by the goalkeepers or missed the target entirely.
Visiting goalkeeper Motta emerged as the true hero of the night. He blocked 4 shots during the penalty shootout to lead his team to the final.
Coppa Italia. Semifinal
Atalanta — Lazio 1:1
Penalty shootout — 1:2.
April 22, Atleti Azzurri d'Italia
Goals: Pašalić (86) — Romagnoli (84).
Atalanta — Carnesecchi, Scalvini (Ahanor, 94), Djimsiti, Kolašinac (Kossounou, 71), Zappacosta, de Roon (Pašalić, 71), Éderson, Bernasconi (Bellanova, 56), De Ketelaere, Zalewski (Raspadori, 71), Krstović (Scamacca, 90).
Lazio — Motta, Marušić (Lazzari, 67), Gila (Provstgaard, 77), Romagnoli, Tavares, Bašić (Dele-Bashiru, 77), Patric (Cataldi, 84), Taylor, Cancellieri (Isaksen, 66), Zaccagni (Pedro, 103), Noslin.
Bookings: Kolašinac (31), Cancellieri (37), Scamacca (117), Lazzari (120).
First leg — 2:2.
Consequently, Lazio has advanced to the Coppa Italia final and will face Inter Milan in the decisive match on May 13.
For reference, the teams also drew 2:2 in the first leg. Thus, both matches featured a closely contested battle, and the finalist was determined only through penalties.
In short, this confrontation showcased a true cup-style drama: intrigue, pressure, and ultimately, a test of nerves. Fans can now look forward to the grand final between Lazio and Inter.
