Fiorentina Advances to Italian Cup Semis for Third Consecutive Year
After a goalless match, Fiorentina triumphs over Bologna in penalty shootout, setting up a semi-final clash against either AC Milan or Atalanta.
- Fiorentina beat Bologna 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Coppa Italia semi-finals for the third consecutive year.
- The match ended goalless after extra time, with Bologna hitting the woodwork three times.
- Maxime Lopez converted the decisive penalty for Fiorentina after Stefan Posch of Bologna fired their final penalty over the bar.
- Bologna, who knocked out holders Inter Milan in the last 16, had more possession but were unable to break the deadlock.
- Fiorentina will face either AC Milan or Atalanta in the two-legged semi-finals in April.