Santiago Castro had an immediate impact off the bench as he scored the goal to send Bologna into the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in 26 years.

Bologna substitute Santiago Castro scored two minutes after coming on to secure a late 1-0 win at Atalanta on Tuesday, sending them into the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.

Santiago Castro's quick impact off the bench secured a 1-0 win for Bologna against Atalanta, sending them to the Coppa Italia semi-finals. A precise free kick by Charalampos Lykogiannis set up Castro's decisive goal.

Bologna won 1-0 at last year’s runner-up Atalanta on Tuesday and will play either holder Juventus or Empoli in the final four

Bologna Santiago Castro celebrates his goal during the Italian Cup quarterfinal football match between Atalanta and

Bologna substitute Santiago Castro scored a decisive 80th-minute goal, leading to a 1-0 victory over Atalanta and securing their spot in the Coppa Italia semi-finals for the first time in 26 years. The victory highlights Bologna's resurgence in both the league and cup competitions under coach Vincenzo Italiano.

Reaching the semi-finals of Coppa Italia for the first time in 26 years was a historic moment for Bologna, coach Vincenzo Italiano said after his side's 1-0 win at Atalanta on Tuesday.