Coppa Italia Semifinals, Fiorentina Wins Narrowly in the First Leg

Florence, Beritasatu.com – Fiorentina is one step closer to the Coppa Italia final after winning 1-0 at home over Atalanta in the match legs first semifinal round, Thursday (4/4/2024) early morning WIB.

The only goal was scored by home player Rolando Mandragora in the first half.

Fiorentina, who lost last season's Coppa Italia final to Inter Milan 2-1, are looking to lift the club's first trophy since they won it in 2001.

Mandragora put Vincenzo Italiano's men ahead in the 31st minute with a shot from outside the penalty box that bounced off the post. His goal from 27.6 meters was the longest goal Fiorentina scored this season in all competitions.

Fiorentina, who reached the semifinals of this competition for the first time in three consecutive seasons, excelled in match statistics. However, they were only able to fire four shots on target from 20 attempts.

The home side should have doubled their lead before the hour mark through winger Nicolas Gonzalez. His header was saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi.

Atalanta also had the best chance to equalize in the 66th minute, when Ademola Lookman gave a pass to Mitchel Bakker in the penalty box. However, the Dutch defender's shot went narrowly wide of the far post.

In the other semifinal match, Juventus won 2-0 over Lazio. The second leg matches will be played on 23 and 24 April 2024.

The final round of the Coppa Italia will be held at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on May 15 2024.