Atalanta Secures Coppa Italia Final Berth with Late Surge Against Resilient Fiorentina

Atalanta clinched a spot in the Coppa Italia final after staging a remarkable comeback in the semi-final second leg against AFC Fiorentina, securing a 4-1 victory at the Gewiss Stadium. This victory marked Atalanta’s 10th win in 13 home games across all competitions, highlighting their formidable form on home turf.

Despite still serving a touchline ban, Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, witnessed his side quickly erase their first-leg deficit against Fiorentina. Teun Koopmeiners struck early, finding the back of the net with a precise low shot into the far corner just eight minutes into the match, levelling the aggregate score.

Although Fiorentina enjoyed more possession, Atalanta created the more dangerous chances, with Gianluca Scamacca’s thunderous strike denied only by a foul in the buildup. The hosts continued to press forward, with Koopmeiners and Charles De Ketelaere coming close to extending their lead before halftime.

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Despite Fiorentina’s efforts to seize control, Atalanta remained dominant, with Matteo Ruggeri squandering a golden opportunity to score. The second half saw Atalanta’s momentum grow even stronger when Nikola Milenkovic was sent off for a professional foul on Scamacca, leaving Fiorentina down to ten men.

However, Fiorentina stunned Atalanta with a goal against the run of play, as Lucas Martínez Quarta headed in Cristiano Biraghi’s delivery to restore Fiorentina’s aggregate lead. Yet, Atalanta quickly responded, with Scamacca scoring a spectacular acrobatic goal to level the tie once again.

Atalanta seized control of the match in the closing stages, as Ademola Lookman and Mario Pasalic struck late goals to secure a convincing victory and book Atalanta’s place in the Coppa Italia final.

The match showcased Atalanta’s resilience and attacking prowess, as they overcame a determined Fiorentina side to advance to the final stage of the competition. With their eye-catching performance, Atalanta demonstrated their credentials as a formidable force in Italian football, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown against Juventus.