Milenkovic scores the decisive goal in full recovery
The most incredible epilogue for a fun and at times spectacular match: Fiorentina won 3-2 at Atalanta and qualified for the semi-finals of the Italian Cup. The Viola are now waiting for the winner of the fourth between Juventus of the former Vlahovic and Sassuolo. Atalanta chews bitterly, on the pitch with a reworked formation but capable of overcoming Piatek’s initial disadvantage on a penalty, with goals from Zappacosta and Boga. Still Piatek from the spot and then Milenkovic in full recovery, however, give the qualification to the Italian team. Viola who were also ten for a red in Martinez Quarta. In Atalanta, Gasperini returns to the three-man defense with Demiral, Djimsiti and Palomino in front of Musso. On the flanks, space for Hateboer and Zappacosta, with De Roon and Freuler in the middle. The attack consists of Pasalic behind Malinovskyi and Boga. In Fiorentina, the Italian deploys a 4-3-3 with Maleh, Torreira and Castrovilli in midfield. The offensive trio is formed by Nico Gonzalez, Piatek and Saponara. Surprise on the bench Bonaventura. Fiorentina got off to a better start, taking the lead after less than ten minutes thanks to a Piatek penalty awarded for a foul by De Roon on Nico Gonzales. Penalty granted by Fabbri after consulting the Var. Uphill start for Atalanta, who shortly afterwards risks capitulating again due to an attempt by Maleh deflected for a corner by Hateboer. Viola unleashed, Gonzalez tries shortly after with a poisonous left turn. Musso foils in diving. After twenty minutes of suffering, Atalanta shakes up and begins to take the game in hand.
After another chance for Gonzalez of Fiorentina, the Nerazzurri find the equalizer in the half hour with a great right from Zappacosta in an offensive projection. Before the interval in Atalanta Palomino leaves for physical problems, in Koopmeiners. Gasperini’s gang then touches the advantage with a sensational pole hit by Boga on the counterattack, on an assist from Zappacosta from the left. In the second half, Fiorentina are still the first to touch the goal with a slightly high header from Piatek on a free-kick from Biraghi. After ten minutes, however, Atalanta took the lead with a masterpiece goal from Boga. The former Sassuolo is produced in an irresistible acceleration, with which he dribbles past a couple of opponents to then beat Terraciano with a straight right at the far post. Fiorentina, however, did not give up and immediately tried to react by touching the goal with the newly entered Sottil. Piatek then thinks about signing the 2-2 in the 71st minute, again on a penalty granted this time for a foul by Koopmeiners on Maleh. The Pole first gets the penalty rejected by Musso, then reaffirms in the now unguarded network. Gasperini tries to run for cover by inserting Muriel for Malinovskyi.
The game ignites, Atalanta one step away from 3-2 with another right-footed shot from Zappacosta who this time splinters the crossbar. Ten minutes from the end, Fiorentina remained in ten for the dismissal of Martínez Quarta. The end of the match is incredible: At 92 ‘Atalanta still close to the lead with a header from Djimsiti just wide. On the reversal in front, Fiorentina found the qualifying goal, with a right-footed shot from outside the area of the newly entered Milenkovic. Network validated after a long consultation with the Var, called to check on a possible offside.
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