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Atalanta 0 Juventus 1: Higuain cuts through the fog to hand Juve advantage

Atalanta missed a penalty as Gonzalo Higuain's early goal sealed a 1-0 for Juventus in their Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.

Juventus will take a slender advantage into their Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Atalanta after securing a 1-0 win at a fog-laden Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.

Massimiliano Allegri's side did not quite show the form that had seen them win their previous eight games - a run that has seen them concede just one goal - but comfortably held their hosts at arm's length for much of the match.

Gonzalo Higuain - clearly buoyed after ending his six-game goal drought against Chievo on Saturday - got them off to a blistering start with a fine goal after just three minutes.