Sun Dec 08 20:28:08 UTC 2024: ## Lazio Thrash Depleted Napoli to Reach Coppa Italia Quarterfinals

**Rome, Italy** – Lazio stormed into the Coppa Italia quarterfinals with a commanding 3-1 victory over a heavily rotated Napoli side at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday. Tijjani Noslin stole the show, netting a sensational hat-trick in a dominant display by the hosts.

Despite an early penalty miss by Mattia Zaccagni, Noslin broke the deadlock in the 32nd minute with a close-range header. Giovanni Simeone briefly equalized for Napoli, but Noslin restored Lazio’s lead just four minutes before halftime. The Dutch forward completed his treble early in the second half with another expertly placed header, sealing the win for Lazio.

Napoli, missing key players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku, and Scott McTominay, who were left on the bench, struggled to mount a significant challenge against Lazio’s determined performance.

The victory sets up a fascinating rematch between the two sides this Sunday at the Stadio Maradona in Serie A, where Napoli will look to avenge their Coppa Italia defeat.

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