🩵 First a one-man show, then... TEARS 🥲 Motta’s chosen-one night

Then came the penalty shootout and Motta’s miracles: after Raspadori scored the first one, he guessed every corner, going on to save the next four attempts from the Bergamo side. A feat previously achieved only once before, by Adrian Semper, also in the Coppa Italia, in Pisa-Cesena. It was a true one-man show that left the Gewiss Stadium crowd stunned, as well as everyone watching from home.

🥲 The post-match emotion

Even more beautiful than the string of miracles, though, were the tears of the 2005-born youngster, who at the end of the match, speaking to Mediaset, could not hold back his emotions.

"I dedicate these tears to everyone, to anyone who knows me, to the fans... Thank you," Motta said. "The final? Hopefully we win before it gets to penalties."

It was a touching moment, because it showed all the sincerity of a simple young man, seemingly so far removed from modern football. So the best wish anyone can make for him is that he always stays this way. He has a long road ahead of him, the talent is there. In the meantime, at just 21 years old, on May 13 he will start in the Coppa Italia final against Inter. Not bad at all for a first season in Serie A.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.