Roma advance after extra time
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A goal in extra time from Mattia Destro saw Roma edge out hosts Fiorentina 1-0 and advance to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.
Mattia Destro scored in extra time to earn Roma a semi-final spot in the Coppa Italia
GettyImagesMattia Destro scored in extra time to earn Roma a semi-final spot in the Coppa Italia
The Viola had a number of chances in the first half but Luca Toni hit the post with a 17th-minute header before Alberto Aquilani smashed a free-kick on to the crossbar six minutes before the interval.
Daniele De Rossi then had the ball in the back of the net for Roma after 77 minutes but was deemed to be offside, and eventually extra time was needed to try and settle the contest.
Roma struck after 97 minutes and this time the goal did
