Noslin hat trick lifts Lazio past Napoli into Coppa quarterfinals

Tijjani Noslin netted a hat trick as Lazio beat a depleted Napoli side 3-1 in the Coppa Italia round of 16 at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday.

The hosts dominated most of the match and got the chance to go ahead after 20 minutes when Pedro was brought down by Napoli keeper Elia Caprile, but Mattia Zaccagni's effort was saved.

The 25-year-old Dutch forward opened the scoring after 32 minutes, heading home from close range, shortly after his team mate Mattia Zaccagni had a penalty saved.

Giovanni Simeone equalised for Napoli soon afterwards, but Noslin put Lazio back in front four minutes before half-time.

Noslin completed his first career hat trick soon after the interval by expertly heading a cross into the far corner.

Napoli, who started with several key players on the bench, including Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay, were unable to mount a comeback and Lazio eased into the quarterfinals.

Napoli will get a chance for revenge when they face Lazio again in Serie A on Sunday at Stadio Maradona.