In a captivating second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, Atalanta overcame Fiorentina 4-1 with two crucial stoppage-time goals, securing a 4-2 aggregate victory and advancing to the final. The match began with a positive note for Atalanta, as Teun Koopmeiners skillfully maneuvered past Fiorentina’s defense to score in the eighth minute, canceling out the one-goal deficit from the first leg. Atalanta maintained its momentum throughout the first half, narrowly missing a chance to double their lead when Gianluca Scamacca’s effort was nullified due to a foul in the buildup. Fiorentina’s hopes were dealt a significant blow in the second half when Nikola Milenkovic’s dismissal left them shorthanded. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Fiorentina managed to equalize through Lucas Martinez Quarta’s header following a free kick, rekindling their hopes. However, Atalanta’s determination remained unwavering, and Scamacca restored their lead with an exquisite scissor kick in the 75th minute. The match reached its peak in stoppage time when substitute Ademola Lookman extended Atalanta’s lead to 3-1, a goal initially ruled out for offside but later overturned after a VAR review. Mario Pasalic then put the tie beyond doubt just before the final whistle, sealing Atalanta’s victory and sending them to the Coppa Italia final against Juventus on May 15.
Atalanta Clinches Coppa Italia Final with Thrilling Stoppage-Time Victory
