**Lazio Coach Seethes Over Referee's Decision in Coppa Italia Thriller** In a Coppa Italia quarter-final encounter that was as dramatic as it was intense, Lazio's manager, Maurizio Sarri, expressed his frustration over what he saw as a clear refereeing error that nearly cost his team a place in the semi-finals. The former Chelsea coach was speaking after Lazio's thrilling 1-1 draw with Bologna, which they won in a penalty shootout. Nigeria international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru had a standout performance, coming in for Toma Basic, who suffered an injury. Dele-Bashiru played a crucial role in Lazio's equaliser and was unlucky not to be awarded a red card for an infringement on Bologna's Lewis Ferguson in the first half. Sarri was adamant that the referee had missed a crucial foul that should have resulted in a red card for Ferguson, who pulled Dele-Bashiru back and sent him tumbling to the ground. The Lazio coach felt that the referee's failure to award a red card was a clear case of inconsistency, as he had blown his whistle for other incidents in the match. Despite the controversy, Lazio grew in confidence as the match progressed, and they eventually equalised through a goal from Tijjani Noslin, who tapped in Dele-Bashiru's pinpoint cross. The visitors pushed for a winner, but Bologna's Nicolo Cambiaghi struck the crossbar late on, taking the match to a penalty shootout. Lazio's Nuno Tavares made the decisive save, while Kenneth Taylor sealed the win with a successful spot-kick, sending Lazio into the Coppa Italia semi-finals. The result extended Lazio's unbeaten run away from home to six matches, and they will be looking to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next challenge. **Implications for Lazio** The Coppa Italia quarter-final victory has breathed new life into Lazio's season, and they will be eager to carry this momentum into their next match. The team's ability to bounce back from adversity and overcome controversy will be seen as a testament to their character and resolve. As they head into the semi-finals, Lazio will be looking to make a deep run in the competition and bring some much-needed silverware to their fans. **What Next?** With Lazio through to the semi-finals, the focus