Lazio emerged victorious over Roma, securing a spot in the semi-finals of the Italian Cup

Lazio and Roma clashed at the Stadio Olimpico for a place in the semi-finals of the Italian Cup.

The teams offered a balanced and somewhat uneventful first half, managing just three imprecise shots each toward the opposition's goal.

However, the second half started off rich in action. A few minutes post halftime, Lazio earned a penalty after Huijsen's challenge on Castellanos. Zaccagni remained composed, slotting the ball past Patricio from the spot, sending it in opposite directions.

In reaction to the conceded goal, José Mourinho unleashed all his available attacking players onto the field. Yet, to the dismay of Roma's boss, this move didn't yield the expected results. The Wolves struggled to create anything particularly threatening in front of Mandas's goal until the 87th minute, when the Greek goalkeeper saved his team from a potential equalizer.

The nominal visitors pushed for an equalizer in the dying moments, but their final assault didn't bear fruit. In additional time, there were actually two altercations among players, resulting in the dismissals of Pedro and then Azmoun from the field.

The Eagles will contend for a spot in the final against the winner between Juventus and Frosinone, with their match scheduled for January 11.

• Italian Cup, Quarter-finals

Lazio - Roma - 1:0

Goal: Zaccagni 51' (penalty)

Red cards: Pedro 90+6' - Azmoun, 90+10