Lazio Advances to Italian Cup Final Following Intense Contest
Lazio has qualified for the final of the Italian Cup following a hard-fought victory against Atalanta, decided after extra time and a penalty shootout. The two semi-final matches, resulting in 2-2 and 1-1 scores respectively, necessitated a resolution in additional minutes and then a shootout. In the return leg, Lazio took the lead in the 84th minute when defender Alessio Romagnoli converted a corner kick.
However, Atalanta responded swiftly, equalizing in the 86th minute through a goal by Mario Pasalic, assisted by Nikola Krstovic. The match proceeded into extra time, where Atalanta appeared to take the lead in the 96th minute with a headed goal from Giacomo Raspadori, assisted by Robin Zappacosta. Despite the apparent goal, the decision was ultimately disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) due to an offside position.
After a tense period of penalties, Lazio emerged victorious, securing their place in the final. The Italian Cup final will be contested after this dramatic encounter.
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This match was a tense and dramatic affair, and it’s exciting to see Lazio through to the Italian Cup final!
What are the details of the penalty shootout that determined the outcome of the match?