d then broke two tackles for his touchdown. Chris Lacy almost dragged another TCU player into the end zone on a long catch-and-run that set up

Alessandria have beaten the odds by becoming the first third division club to reach the Coppa Italia semi-final since 1984 - and have their sights set on another upset. The minnows trail AC Milan by just one goal going into the second leg of their tie, with Tuesdays fixture live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.55pm.Heres all you need to know about Alessandria and how they reached the semi-final of Italys most prestigious cup competition... Who are Alessandria?Nickname: I Grigi (The Greys)Founded: 1912 (re-founded in 2003 under current name)Stadium: Stadio Giuseppe MoccagattaCapacity: 5,827Division: Lega Pro/A - formerly Serie C, the third tier of Italian football A Mario Balotelli penalty helped AC Milan to a 1-0 first-leg win Brief historyAlessandria were formed in 1912 and competed in the inaugural season of Serie A in the 1929/30 campaign, finishing eighth. The club is mostly known for a 30-year spell jumping between Serie C and the fourth tier and in 2003, they dropped down to the amateur divisions after declaring bankruptcy.Alessandria were revived by a group of local businessmen under the name Nuovo Alessandria, before the decision was made to return to their former name Alessandria.Since the re-brand, the club has competed in Italys third and fourth divisions. In 2011, they were relegated to the fourth tier after club president Giogio Veltroni was found guilty for his part in a betting scandal.Route to the semi-finalUnlike AC Milan, who automatically entered the Coppa Italia in the Round of 16, Alessandrias cup run began back in August. A Mario Balotelli penalty gave AC Milan a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Alessandria On their road to the semi-finals, Alessandria have knocked out Serie A clubs Palermo and Genoa (away from home) in consecutive rounds before defeating Serie B club Spezia in the quarter-finals.The momentous win over Spezia, who themselves knocked out Roma, was achieved in dramatic fashion. After trailing 1-0 until the 80th minute, striker Riccardo Bocalon scored twice to clinch a semi-final berth against Milan.The win meant Alessandria became the first third-tier club to reach the semi-finals of Coppa Italia since Bari in 1984. Should they upset the odds and beat Milan over two legs, it would be their first Coppa Italia final in 80 years. Club comparisons Alessandria AC Milan Year formed 1912 1899 Major honours 0 41 League titles 0 18 Coppa Italias 0 5 Seasons in top flight 13 85 Cost of squad N/A ￡63.85m (approx) Record transfer fee N/A ￡28m (Manuel Rui Costa) International caps 0 537 Stadium Capacity 5,827 85,700 Star playerBocalon is arguably the main man at Alessandria. The 26-year-old striker is currently the joint-highest goalscorer of the Lega Pro/A with 10 goals after joining the club for €300,000 (£228,000) in June last year.This season, Bocalon has been vital to the clubs incredible path to the semi-finals. He scored the extra-time winner against Genoa in the round of 16 and scored twice in the last seven minutes of the quarter-final comeback against Spezia.Bocalon was a highly-rated youngster at Treviso and in 2008 signed for Inter Milan for €900,000 (£684,000). However, he never appeared for Inters first team and had loan spells at seven different clubs before joining Alessandria permanently last year.Most famous player Italian footballer Gianni Rivera was at Alessandria before an illustrious career at AC Milan Alessandrias alumni boasts the golden boy of Italian football Gianni Rivera, who started his career with the club.Rivera went on to win three Serie A titles, four Coppa Italias and two European Cups with AC Milan. He also won the European Championships with Italy and won the Ballon dOr in 1969. Watch AC Milan v Alessandria live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 7.55pm on Tuesday night Also See: Serie A fixtures Serie A table Bet ￡5 Get ￡20 Free Milwaukee Brewers Shirts . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Brewers Jerseys 2019 . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. https://www.cheapbrewers.com/459y-alex-claudio-jersey-brewers.html . 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Chris Lacy almost dragged another TCU player into the end zone on a long catch-and-run that set up another score.After running all over TCU in a 31-6 victory Saturday, the Cowboys will be playing for the Big 12 championship in their next game. They have won seven in a row since losing their conference opener at Baylor.Its just been a great stretch for us, said Mason Rudolph, who ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score. Its a good position to be in.The Cowboys (9-2, 7-1, No. 11 CFP) became the first team with two 100-yard rushers against TCU since 2007. Freshman running back Justice Hill (154 yards on 16 carries) and Carson (146 yards on 17 carries) combined for 182 yards after halftime when Oklahoma State added to a 10-6 lead.I told our team that in 2006-07-08-09, thats how we used to finish games. Thats what we were known for around here a long time, coach Mike Gundy said. It makes it a lot easier for me to sleep when we know we can run the ball.And its a big reason the Cowboys, who finished with 334 yards rushing and 541 overall, can become Big 12 champions if they beat eighth-ranked Oklahoma in their regular-season finale after an open date.Oklahoma State scored on its only two drives in the third quarter to go ahead 24-6. Carson had his bruising 19-yard TD run and Rudolph scored on a 2-yard keeper after a 63-yard catch-and-run by Lacy , who dragged a defender almost 15 yards before finally being brought down.I was just trying so hard to drag him into the end zone, said Lacy, inspired by Carsons hard-running style. I was trying to do the same thing. He just brings some physicality to the team and its spreading.TCU (5-5, 3-4) had a chance to take the lead in the final minute of the first half after a 40-yard run by quarterback Kenny Hill . But Kyle Hicks took direct snaps in a wildcat formation on consecutive plays from the 1, getting stopped short on a third-down run and then overthrowing an open receiver.The Frogs, who have two more channces to get bowl eligible, suffered their most lopsided home loss in their 16 seasons under Gary Patterson.ddddddddddddIt was Pattersons 200th game as head coach.We definitely got our butts kicked. It was embarrassing, said Hicks, who was held to 47 yards on 25 carries after he had 192 yards and five TDs against Baylor in TCUs previous game. You just have to make sure you bounce back next week and be more prepared.THE TAKEAWAYOklahoma State: Gundy and the Cowboys won their only Big 12 title five years ago. And they werent going to be denied a chance at another. After their last two wins by a combined seven points, the Cowboys responded with 31 unanswered points following TCUs only score. Rudolph is 21-5 as their starting quarterback.TCU: There were more designed runs as expected for Hill (eight carries for 79 yards), but he threw two interceptions. The Horned Frogs were coming off a 40-point win over Baylor in their previous game two weeks ago, but reverted back to the kind of inconsistent play that hampered them in losing three of four before that and escaping Kansas with a one-point win.HE SAID ITIm not even mad. Im embarrassed because we got our butt kicked. Simple as that. Im not just talking about the players. Its our job as coaches to find the answers. Im embarrassed for them and for me, Patterson said.SETUP RECEIVERLacy had four catches for 109 yards, including a 3-yard TD in the first quarter that put Oklahoma State ahead to stay. That score was set up by his leaping 30-yard catch with both hands extended over his head before he came down with a foot in bounds.POLL IMPLICATIONSOklahoma State could move up a spot or two , but is in position to make a significant move in the final poll of the regular season if it wins that game and the Big 12 title.UP NEXTOklahoma State finishes the regular season with Bedlam at No. 8 Oklahoma on Dec. 3.TCU goes to Texas on Friday.---More AP college football at www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 ' ' '