Soccer-Fiorentina win shootout against Bologna to reach Coppa Italia semis

Soccer Football - Coppa Italia - Quarter Final - Fiorentina v Bologna - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - January 9, 2024 Fiorentina's Maxime Lopez scores the decisive during the penalty shootout REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) -Fiorentina beat Serie A rivals Bologna 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Tuesday after their last-eight clash finished goalless after extra time.

Bologna defender Stefan Posch fired their fifth penalty over the bar before Fiorentina midfielder Maxime Lopez converted to send last year's finalists through.