Fiorentina Reach Coppa Italia Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Bologna
Tenacious Argentine Scores Winning Goal
A nail-biting clash between Fiorentina and Bologna in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals culminated in a 5-4 penalty shootout victory for the home team, Fiorentina.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw after full time, with Fiorentina's winning goal coming from Argentine midfielder Matias Vecino. The goal marked the end of a three-match losing streak for Fiorentina in the tournament.
Fiorentina will now face either Juventus or Lazio in the semifinals, while Bologna's Coppa Italia journey comes to an end.
The match was a thrilling affair, with both teams creating scoring chances throughout the 120 minutes of play. Fiorentina had the better of the chances in the first half, but Bologna came out strong in the second half and took the lead through a penalty in the 65th minute.
Fiorentina fought back and equalized in the 85th minute through Vecino's goal, sending the match to a penalty shootout. Fiorentina ultimately held their nerve and converted all five of their penalties, while Bologna missed one.
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