A late header from Mattia Zaccagni fired Lazio into the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia on Thursday, securing a 1-0 victory over AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Italy winger broke the deadlock with just 10 minutes remaining, meeting Nuno Tavares’s corner with a precise finish to decide a tightly contested last-16 tie.
Match Winner Seals Progress
The goal rewarded Lazio’s persistent pressure in a match of few clear chances. Under manager Maurizio Sarri, the Roman side now advances to face defending champions Bologna in the last eight, continuing their pursuit of a first Coppa Italia title since 2019.
Milan’s Unbeaten Run Ends
For AC Milan, the defeat marks their first loss since August, ending a long unbeaten streak across all competitions. With their cup campaign over, manager Massimiliano Allegri’s focus will now narrow to the Serie A title race—where Milan currently leads on goal difference—and the upcoming Italian Super Cup.
Quarterfinal Picture Takes Shape
In other Coppa Italia action, Bologna narrowly kept their title defence alive with a dramatic 2-1 win over Parma, sealed by Santiago Castro’s 89th-minute winner.
The last two round of 16 fixtures—Roma vs. Torino and Fiorentina vs. Como—will be played in January to complete the quarterfinal lineup.
