Coppa Italia: Bologna and Lazio Clash Ends 1-1 with Highlights and Photos
The Coppa Italia witnessed a thrilling encounter between Bologna and Lazio, ending in a 1-1 draw, which Lazio won through penalties. This match at the Stadio Dall’Ara solidified Lazio’s place in the semifinals, joining Atalanta in the next round.
Match Overview
The contest proved pivotal for both clubs, struggling in the league standings. Bologna entered with four consecutive league defeats and hoped to regain form in the cup. Lazio, on the other hand, was unable to secure a victory in their past two matches, sitting eight points behind Como.
Key Events
- First Half Highlights
- 15th minute: Cambiaghi’s shot hit the crossbar, but the goal was disallowed for a foul.
- 30th minute: Bologna took the lead with Santiago Castro scoring from a corner kick.
- 45th minute: Pedro of Lazio suffered a serious Achilles injury and was replaced by Noslin.
- Second Half Highlights
- Noslin equalized for Lazio, scoring shortly after halftime.
- Bologna had attempts but could not regain the lead.
Penalty Shootout
The match culminated in a tense penalty shootout. Lazio successfully converted all their penalties, with Tavares, Dia, Marusic, and Taylor finding the back of the net. Bologna failed to keep pace as Provedel saved Ferguson’s attempt.
Statistics and Analysis
| Team | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bologna | 1 |
| Lazio | 1 (Won on penalties) |
This result reflects the ongoing struggles for Bologna, who now face a reality check concerning their ambitions this season, while Lazio remains hopeful in the Coppa Italia.
