In a thrilling clash at the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, Juventus faced off against Empoli, only to be eliminated following a tense penalty shootout that ended in 4-3 in favor of Empoli. The decisive match took place at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, where the two teams battled fiercely for a spot in the semi-finals. Despite a commanding performance from Juventus, who took a 2-1 lead, their inability to convert crucial opportunities allowed Empoli to fight back and eventually steal the victory. Empoli’s goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, emerged as the hero of the night, stopping two penalties in the shootout, which secured the team’s advancement. Juventus coach, Thiago Motta, stated, “We did everything to win but in football sometimes you have to accept these moments; we need to learn from this experience and come back stronger.” Empoli’s triumph brings them closer to the coveted title as they now advance to face the winner of the match between Lazio and AC Milan.
Juventus Eliminated by Empoli in Coppa Italia After Dramatic Penalty Shootout
