Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman came off the bench to score one and assist another, as Atalanta reach the Coppa Italia final with a [4-2] aggregate victory over Fiorentina on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The decisive goal by Ademola Lookman in stoppage time was initially ruled offside. Then the goal was awarded following a VAR review.
Teun Koopmeiners opened score for the hosts who dominated proceedings as they led 1-0 at the end of the first half.
Nikola Milenkovic sent off in the 54th minute of the game for a foul on Gianluca Scamacca.
Despite the numerical advantage, it Lucas Martinez Quarta who scored for Fiorentina on 68 minute to keep score at 1-1.
Scamacca whose goal was disallowed early in the first half for a foul on Beltran in the build-up restored the lead on 75 minute to put the aggregate at two-all.
With the aggregate score level at 2-2 and extra time looming in Bergamo, substitute Lookman finished superbly with his left foot to put Atalanta within reach of the final, after a lengthy video assistant referee check for offside 4 minutes into additional time.
Mario Pasalic completed a 4-1 for The Goddess 4 minutes later after a through pass from Lookman saw him calmly put the ball pass the oncoming Pietro Terracciano.
By Uche Dozie