Napoli, Atalanta battle to goalless draw in Italian Cup semi-final, first leg
Milan (AFP) – Holders Napoli and Atalanta battled out a goalless draw on Wednesday in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg clash with all to play for on the return trip to Bergamo next week.
Napoli goalkeeper David Ospina proved decisive on the night pulling off key saves as Atalanta came closest to breaking the deadlock in the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side are bidding to win only the second major trophy in their history and first since the 1963 Italian Cup.
Lorenzo Insigne had a couple of early chances for the hosts, testing Pierluigi Gollini in the Atalanta goal.