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Lapadula Ends Drought, Misses in Shootout as Spezia Exit Coppa Italia

The goal was his first since May, with Spezia now refocusing on a Serie B visit to Venezia on September 27.

Overview

  • Parma eliminated Spezia on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the Coppa Italia round of 32.
  • Gianluca Lapadula equalized late, netting in the 81st–82nd minute to force the shootout.
  • The strike was his first of the season and his first since May 9, ending a four-month goal drought.
  • Lapadula missed his attempt in the shootout, and reports differ on the final tally, citing either 6-5 to Parma or a 4-3 sequence decided by Christian Ordóñez.
  • Spezia turn back to Serie B with an away match against Venezia on Saturday, September 27.