Lazio exact revenge on Milan, advancing to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals thanks to Mattia Zaccagni’s header, eliminating Allegri’s side. The ‘Biancocelesti’ will face Bologna in the next round.
Lazio secured their place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, exacting revenge against Milan after their league defeat last weekend. The decisive moment came from Mattia Zaccagni, who headed home the winning goal, thus eliminating Allegri’s team from the competition.
The first half at the Stadio Olimpico saw Lazio dominate possession while Milan adopted a cautious approach, focusing more on containing than creating. The only two chances of the half fell to the home side: first, Basic, played through by a clever flick from Mattia Zaccagni, fired a diagonal shot from the edge of the box just past Maignan’s post, then Isaksen, who struck a first-time shot from a corner, but the French goalkeeper produced a great save.
The second half began with a more proactive Milan. A cross from Estupiñan on the left found Loftus-Cheek, whose header went just over the bar. The ‘Rossoneri’ had another great opportunity twenty minutes from time: a beautiful soft touch from Jashari, the ball returned to the center by Estupiñan, and Rafa Leao, from close range, incredibly fired over the bar, wasting a golden chance.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute. From a corner taken by Tavares, Zaccagni rose unmarked and headed the ball past Maignan, sending the ‘Biancoceleste’ end wild.
It was the goal that secured passage to the next round and revenge for the league defeat, the result of patience and precision from Sarri’s men. Now, the ‘Biancocelesti’ are preparing to face Bologna in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals.