On the Dall’Ara, the final quarter-final of the Coppa Italia takes place: Bologna and Lazio compete for entry to the semi-final, the place Atalanta is already ready.
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For each groups, the cup represents an important crossroads: the season has not met expectations, and the trail to Europe passes proper by right here.
Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna, the reigning champion, goes by a troublesome time with 4 consecutive defeats within the league and a current house loss in opposition to Parma. Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio, then again, comes from a 2-2 attract Turin in opposition to Juventus, with remorse for the victory slipping away within the 96th minute.
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🎯 Lazio Draw, Noslin’s Objective and Controversial Celebration
Lazio equalizes with Noslin, who got here on for the injured Pedro. Marusic serves Delle-Bashiru vertically, who outpaces Ferguson and delivers an ideal ball that the Dutchman solely has to push into the open internet.
The previous Verona participant indulged in a controversial celebration: he put his finger to his lips, seemingly silencing those that criticized him after the error in opposition to Juventus.
He then mentioned the phrases “Discuss, discuss” in entrance of the Mediaset cameras.
🚑 Pedro Damage: Taken to Hospital
Dangerous information for Sarri’s Lazio, shedding Pedro already within the first half.
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The Spaniard stays down after an unnatural motion along with his ankle, following a conflict with Odgaard, and cannot proceed: Noslin is available in his place.
As reported by Mediaset, Pedro was instantly taken to the hospital for checks on each the ankle and knee: the precedence is at the moment to rule out any fractures.
💥 Castro Deadly: Bologna Takes the Lead!
Bologna breaks the impasse with Santiago Castro, who heads within the purpose for 1-0.
From a nook kick taken by Moro, the Argentine striker is the quickest of all and anticipates Gila, who intervenes late and can’t stop the ball from going into the online.
🟥 Dele-Bashiru-Ferguson, Was it RED? Lazio Protests
Lazio protests for a last-minute intervention by Ferguson on Dele-Bashiru, who was breaking by on purpose.
The Scottish midfielder makes use of his arm and holds again the Nigerian, who falls to the bottom after contact with the opponent.
For referee Chiffi, the contact is simply too gentle, and subsequently there’s nothing. The VAR test confirms the choice: play continues.
Provedel+Crossbar: Cambiaghi 😱
Bologna comes near taking the lead with Cambiaghi.
Castro within the space units up his teammate, who shoots with certainty and finds an awesome save from Provedel. The ball returns to the ft of quantity 28, who hits the crossbar on the second try.
The referee cancels every part and calls a foul by Castro on Gila firstly of the motion.
🏆 Fabiani and Pedro: “The Coppa Italia is Price Europe”
Angelo Fabiani, sporting director of Lazio, spoke to Sport Mediaset earlier than the match in opposition to Bologna:
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“Coppa Italia? It is vital for us as a lot as for Bologna, we’re taking part in for a semi-final that may imply quite a bit for everybody. We have to purpose for it and never underestimate the competitors.”
Pedro additionally reiterated the significance of the trophy for Lazio:
“It is an opportunity to succeed in Europe if we win in the long run, it is a trophy we wish to purpose for.”
💥 Sartori: “We Should Give Extra, 20 Decisive Days”
Giovanni Sartori, head of Bologna’s technical space, spoke to Mediaset forward of the match in opposition to Lazio for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.
“It is a specific second. The one medication is victory: we’re the holders of the Coppa Italia and within the subsequent 20 days, we play for every part. Beginning tonight, we’ll do every part to win and possibly change the tide. Renewals? We have been speaking for months, with some it is progressing and with others not. I do not suppose it is the reason for the dearth of outcomes. We positively want a victory and possibly a little bit of luck. Somebody wants to present a bit extra, we have made a number of too many errors. We have additionally suffered some injustices. We have to reset, every part can be determined in these 20 days.”
✅ The Official Lineups
BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Zortea, Vitik, Lucumì, Miranda; Moro, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro. Coach: Italiano
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LAZIO (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Rovella, Dele Bashiru, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro. Coach: Sarri
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.