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Juventus captures Coppa Italia, claims 2nd straight domestic double

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For the second consecutive campaign, Juventus is hoarding all of the trophies that Italy offers.

The Bianconeri defeated AC Milan 1-0 in Saturday's Coppa Italia final, getting a 110th-minute goal from substitute Alvaro Morata to break Milan hearts in extra time and clinch another domestic double.

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Neither side was able to break the deadlock in the opening 90 minutes, though AC Milan was easily the superior side, dictating the tempo and worrying Juventus goalkeeper Neto on a handful of occasions.

The Rossoneri, however, lacked the final touch, with the likes of Riccardo Montolivo, Juraj Kucka and Keisuke Honda botching their final touches at the critical moment whenever an undermanned Juventus midfield left an opening to be exploited.

After struggling to craft much of note, Massimiliano Allegri's side finally broke the deadlock in extra time.

Fellow substitutes Juan Cuadrado and Morata combined to ripple the mesh behind enormous teenager Gianluigi Donnarumma, as the Colombian swung a perfect ball across for the Spaniard to slam home on the half-volley, sending his teammates into frenzied celebration.

The win saw Juventus become the first club in Italian history to win the domestic double in two consecutive seasons.

"Three trophies this term. Thanks to the players, club and fans, who were extraordinary tonight," Allegri said.

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