Lazio goalkeeper Pepe Reina was hit by an object thrown by an Atalanta fan in today’s 2-2 draw.
As noted by Italian media outlet LazioNews24 earlier today, the 39-year-old Spanish goalkeeper was hit in the head by a small object during the dying minutes of the match at the Gewiss Stadium earlier today, falling to the ground and rubbing his head.
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Reina had just been booked for apparent time wasting, with Lazio hoping to secure a 2-1 win away from home.
The first object that was thrown on the pitch was a roll of adhesive tape, which the Spanish veteran removed from the pitch, before a coin struck him.
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Many are now expecting some action from Lega Serie A, who more than likely noted the incident immediately.
Lazio’s afternoon soured even further, with Atalanta’s Marten de Roon scoring a 94th minute equaliser to steal away two points from the Roman club’s tightly gripped hands.
