Reaching the semi-finals of Coppa Italia for the first time in 26 years was a historic moment for Bologna, coach Vincenzo Italiano said after his side's 1-0 win at Atalanta on Tuesday.

Bologna qualified for the semi-final of the Coppa Italia for the first time in the 21st century after claiming a hard-fought 1-0 victory away against Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta on Tuesday

Bologna coach Vincenzo Italiano was proud of his players after their Coppa Italia quarterfinal win at Atalanta on Tuesday night.

BERGAMO, Italy (Reuters) -Bologna substitute Santiago Castro scored two minutes after coming on to secure a late 1-0 win at Atalanta on Tuesday, sending them into the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 26 years.

Atalanta hosts Bologna at the Gewiss Stadium in the first quarter-final match of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa. The transfer market has concluded, and all teams can regain their identity;