The Eternal City has not been Roma’s for a while now. Before tonight’s clash in the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup, the Wolfess won only twice in the previous ten city derbies, and that negative tradition continued this evening. Lazio outsmarted their biggest rival, punished the inexperience of young Dean Huijsen, but also the already quite long inability of Jose Mourinho to turn his team into a team that will have the main say on the field – 1-0 (0-0).The young sweeper, who arrived in Rome from Juventus just a few days ago, carelessly tackled Taty Castellanos and turned a seemingly harmless situation into a great chance for the opponent’s lead. Referee Daniele Orsato had to consult with the VAR, as he was initially not convinced that it was a penalty foul, but after watching the video he pointed to the penalty spot. In the 51st minute, Mattia Zaccagni took charge and easily beat Rui Patricio.
Given that virtually no chance was seen in the game before that goal, it was clear that that moment could be decisive in the entire match. Roma recorded the first shot on goal in the 61st minute, when Lorenzo Pellegrini sent a ball from over 30 meters that barely reached the goal, which speaks volumes about their whole performance.Mourinho later went all-or-nothing, although Paulo Dybala caused problems for him already at half-time, who had to stay in the dressing room due to an injury. In the finish, the Giallorossi managed to surround the goal of Christos Mandas, created several good opportunities, but luck was not their ally, so even in the fourth consecutive derby against Lazio, they did not manage to score a goal.In the semi-finals, Maurizio Sarri’s team will face the winner of tomorrow’s match between Juventus and Frosinone.COPPA ITALIA – 1/4 FINALSWednesday Lazio – Roma 1-0 (0-0)/Zaccagni 50 pen/23.00: (2.35) Milan (3.40) Atalanta (3.00)Thursday23.00: (1.35) Juventus (4.90) Frosinone (9.50)***odds are subject to change***