Lazio Advances to Coppa Italia Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against Atalanta
Coppa Italia | Atalanta 1-1 Lazio (3-3 agg): Motta heroic to book special Final
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Lazio secured their place in the Coppa Italia Final after a thrilling penalty shootout against Atalanta, following a 1-1 draw in the semi-final second leg, resulting in a 3-3 aggregate score. Goalkeeper Edoardo Motta was the standout performer, saving four consecutive penalties. Lazio will face Inter Milan in the final on May 13.
- 01Edoardo Motta saved four consecutive penalties, leading Lazio to victory.
- 02The match ended 1-1, resulting in a 3-3 aggregate score.
- 03Lazio will face Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia Final on May 13.
- 04Atalanta's goal was disallowed after a VAR review for a foul on the goalkeeper.
- 05Both teams were allowed a sixth substitution during extra time.
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In a nail-biting Coppa Italia semi-final, Lazio and Atalanta drew 1-1 in the second leg, leading to a 3-3 aggregate score. Lazio's Edoardo Motta emerged as the hero, saving four penalties in the shootout after a tense match that saw both teams struggle for dominance. Alessio Romagnoli opened the scoring for Lazio, but Atalanta quickly equalized through Mario Pasalic. A disallowed goal for Atalanta in extra time kept the match level, forcing penalties. Motta's remarkable performance secured Lazio's place in the final against Inter Milan on May 13.
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Lazio's victory boosts their morale and fan support as they prepare for the final, while Atalanta will need to regroup after a disappointing exit.
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