Lazio secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Atalanta in a penalty shoot-out on April 25, after the match ended 1-1 after extra time. Maurizio Sarri’s side will now face either Juventus or Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia final, with the latter tie also going to a penalty shoot-out.
According to Football Italia, Sarri praised Lazio’s goalkeeper Edoardo Motta after the win, describing him as ‘amazing’. Motta made several key saves throughout the match, including one in the final minutes of extra time that denied Atalanta a winning goal.
Key Moments
Lazio took the lead in the 35th minute through a Ciro Immobile penalty, but Atalanta equalized just before halftime through a Josip Ilicic strike. The match remained deadlocked after 90 minutes, and the two sides were unable to find a winner in extra time.
Motta made a crucial save in the 105th minute, denying Atalanta’s Luis Muriel a potential winner. The match went to a penalty shoot-out, where Lazio emerged victorious, with Motta making two key saves to secure the win.
Reaction
Sarri was full of praise for Motta after the match, saying: ‘He’s amazing. He’s a player who can make the difference in big moments.’
The win sets up a potential showdown with Juventus in the Coppa Italia final, with the two sides having already played each other in the league this season. Lazio will need to be at their best if they are to overcome the reigning champions and secure their first Coppa Italia title since 2017.
Up Next
Lazio will face either Juventus or Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia final, with the match set to take place on May 11 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:45pm CET.
References
- Football Italia
- AS
