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Allegri: Luck was on Juventus' side in Coppa Italia final

Juventus' Coppa Italia final win over Lazio was a fortunate one, according to the Bianconeri coach.

Maximiliano Allegri conceded Juventus was lucky to secure its second major title of the season, in its 2-1 extra-time Coppa Italia victory over Lazio.

The Juve boss saw his side overcome an early deficit at the Stadio Olimpico, with Stefan Radu's fourth-minute goal negated by strikes from Giorgio Chiellini and Alessandro Matri.

The talking point was a remarkably unlucky attempt on goal from second-half substitute Filip Djordjevic — as his free kick early in the additional half-hour struck both posts, and trickled away to safety.