English:
Thrilling Draw at the Olimpico between Lazio and Atalanta in Coppa Italia
Rome, Italy – In a vibrant match held at the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio and Atalanta drew in a game full of twists and turns in the Coppa Italia semi-final. Referee Gianluca Manganiello witnessed a tactical and physical duel where possession was balanced, although slightly favoring Atalanta (52% against 48%).
The match started with controversy when a goal by N. Krstovic for Atalanta was disallowed by VAR for offside in the 8th minute. The first half was intense, marked by a yellow card to M. De Roon of Atalanta in the 23rd minute.
In the second half, F. Dele-Bashiru put Lazio ahead in the 47th minute with an assist from D. Maldini, unleashing euphoria among the local fans. However, the joy was short-lived, as M. Pasalic equalized for Atalanta in the 51st minute, without assist.
The match continued with a frantic pace and several cautions, including yellow cards for M. Sarri (Lazio’s coach), R. Palladino, and M. Pasalic from Atalanta. When it seemed the draw would persist, B. Dia scored for Lazio in the 87th minute, putting his team back in the lead.
But Atalanta did not give up, and in the 90th minute, Y. Musah equalized the score with a great finish after a pass from K. Sulemana, sealing a draw that leaves the tie open for the second leg. I. Hien from Atalanta received a yellow card in injury time.
Regarding statistics, Atalanta slightly dominated in shots (10 against 6), although both teams showed the same effectiveness of shots on goal (3). Lazio committed fewer fouls (4 against 12) and had no players booked, while Atalanta received two yellow cards. The match leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams, who will have to define their passage to the final in the next match.
Substitutions lazio: at minute 64 G. Isaksen came in and M. Cancellieri went out., at minute 76 D. Maldini came in and B. Dia went out., at minute 76 M. Zaccagni came in and T. Noslin went out., at minute 83 K. Taylor came in and R. Belahyane went out.
Substitutions atalanta: at minute 64 G. Scalvini came in and O. Kossounou went out., at minute 64 M. De Roon came in and Y. Musah went out., at minute 76 L. Samardzic came in and K. Sulemana went out., at minute 76 S. Kolasinac came in and H. Ahanor went out., at minute 85 N. Krstovic came in and G. Scamacca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lazio
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Atalanta
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