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Lazio defeated AC Milan 1-0 in a tightly contested Coppa Italia match, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The game remained scoreless for 79 minutes until Zaccagni headed in the decisive goal from a corner. Both teams had limited scoring opportunities, with Leao missing a key chance for Milan and Mandas making a crucial save on Pulisic’s late attempt. Milan struggled to find their rhythm and key players, while Lazio capitalized on a defensive error to snatch the victory.

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Zaccagni’s Header Sends Lazio to Coppa Italia Quarter-Finals, Milan’s Title Hopes Dented

Rome, Italy – A late goal from Mattia Zaccagni propelled Lazio to a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia round of 16, held Wednesday night at the Stadio Olimpico. The match was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances in freezing conditions.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 79th minute when Zaccagni headed home from a Nuno Tavares corner, capitalizing on a lapse in Milan’s defense. AC Milan pressed for an equalizer in the closing stages, with Christian Pulisic forcing a fine save from Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas.

“We didn’t play our best game,” admitted Milan manager [Hypothetical Manager Name] after the match. “We struggled to find our rhythm and key players like Leao and Loftus-Cheek weren’t as effective as they can be.”

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri praised his team’s resilience. “It was a tough match, but we stayed focused and took our chance when it came,” he said.

The victory sends Lazio to the quarter-finals, where they will face Bologna in February. For Milan, the defeat marks their first loss in over three months and sees them eliminated from one of their key season goals. They will now focus on the Serie A title race.

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