Overview
- The Peru forward came on in the 57th minute for Gabriele Artistico and leveled 2-2 in the 82nd after a pass from Christian Comotto at Ennio Tardini.
- Parma were reduced to 10 men when Elia Plicco was sent off in the 76th minute, a shift that preceded Spezia’s late equalizer.
- After the 2-2 draw, Parma advanced on penalties with Lapadula missing his attempt in the shootout.
- The strike was Lapadula’s first goal since May 9, ending a personal drought of more than four months.
- Lapadula apologized post-match and Italian outlets praised his impact while noting the costly miss, as Spezia prepare to face Venezia on September 27.