Overview

• Lapadula came off the bench and scored an 81st–82nd-minute equalizer from a Christian Comotto assist to force penalties after a 2-2 draw in Parma.
• His miss in the shootout, following an earlier failure by teammate Edoardo Soleri, helped send Spezia out as Parma advanced.
• Outlets reported conflicting final tallies for the penalties, with some listing 6-5 and others citing 4-3 for Parma.
• The goal was Lapadula’s first since May 9, ending a months-long dry spell during a stretch of limited minutes this season.
• Post-match, he said he was sorry for the missed kick and stressed attitude and determination, while Italian coverage praised his movement and striker’s instincts.