Torino had wanted a free-kick for Sami Khedira’s challenge on Afriyie Acquah in the build-up to Mandzukic's goal which was awarded after consultation with the video assistant referee. Massimiliano Allegri added that the three-time reigning champion were not taking anything for granted against Atalanta who won their only ever title in the Italian Cup back in 1963. Torino suffered badly during their last meeting with Juve 4-0 in September but this time came close to scoring through Mbaye Niange just after Costa's opener. But they were no match for the record 12-time winner with Costa almost getting a second after 59 minutes with Paulo Dybala also on form.? 15' ⚽️ @douglascosta ⚡️
? 67' ⚽️ Mario Mandzukic ? ? #JuveTorino ? https://t.co/FXIoVoxxQS #TIMCup pic.twitter.com/CqLB6ov8y5— JuventusFC (@juventusfces) January 3, 2018
Mandzukic beat the offside trap to lob over Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the Torino goal, with VAR confirming to the fury of coach Sinisa Mihajlovic who was banished from the sideline for dissent. Torino assistant manager Attilio Lombardo blasted a decision "which killed off the game". Torino - who eliminated AS Roma in the last 16 - now turn their focus back to Serie A to try to earn European football next season as they sit 10th.RESULTJuventus 2 (Costa 15, Mandzukic 67) Torino 0 SEMI FINALSMilan v Lazio and Juventus v Atalanta6️⃣ dribbles attempted. 6️⃣ dribbles completed.
??? @douglascosta pic.twitter.com/U1Ai7nOblh— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) January 3, 2018
