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Federico Chiesa fires Juventus to Coppa Italia glory

Juventus' Federico Chiesa celebrates with the trophy after winning the Coppa Italia [Reuters, Alberto Lingria]

Federico Chiesa clinched a Coppa Italia triumph for Juventus and a first trophy for coach Andrea Pirlo with a 2-1 victory over Atalanta in the final on Wednesday.

Another early Champions League exit and a limp Serie A title defence left Pirlo staring at a disappointing debut season as Juventus coach, but goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Chiesa earned his side Italian Cup glory.

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