21 May 2015
A 2-1 extra-time victory versus Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico allowed Juventus to became the first side to win ten Coppa Italia titles on Wednesday evening.
The Bianconeri, who last clinched the cup in 1995, went behind to Stefan Radu’s header after only four minutes, the fastest goal Massimiliano Allegri’s men have conceded in this season’s competition.
But they soon rallied and equalised just minutes later through Giorgio Chiellini who has now bagged five career strikes against Lazio in all competitions, making them his favourite victims.
With both sides unable to break the deadlock, the final went into extra-time for the first time since 2009 and was ultimately decided by Alessandro Matri’s finish, his second in as many Coppa Italia games for the Old Lady this term.
Last night’s result means Juventus have now secured a domestic double for the third time in the club’s illustrious history, a feat previously established in 1959/60 and 1994/95.
More statistics from yesterday’s cup triumph can be found below:
Two
Crosses teased into the Biancocelesti box by tireless wing-backs Stephan Lichtsteiner and Patrice Evra.
Five
Lay-offs Carlos Tevez provided throughout the course of the encounter as he looked to be the fulcrum between midfield and attack.
Seven
Tackles won by Arturo Vidal, who also created two chances for his team-mates and led the way in terms of touches (102).
Seven
Crucial interceptions made by last night’s skipper Chiellini, almost a third of the team’s entire total (22).
16
Recoveries performed by both Marco Storari and Andrea Pirlo, with the duo also threading the same amount of good long balls (seven).
78%
Tackle success rate for the newly-crowned Coppa Italia winners as they imposed themselves in the midfield battle.
601
Total passes registered by the Bianconeri at the Stadio Olimpico, with 70 of these coming courtesy of Leonardo Bonucci.
