Juventus fails spectacularly: Empoli storms into the Coppa Italia semi-finals!

Juventus fails spectacularly: Empoli storms into the Coppa Italia semi-finals!

Juventus suffered humiliation in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday when they were eliminated on penalties by league returnees Empoli. The “Old Lady” started strong, but lost control as the game progressed and showed an uninspired offense. In the 24th minute, the visitors took the lead through Youssef Maleh, whose precise shot left Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin no chance. Despite a clear rebellion and the equalizer by Khéphren Thuram in the 66th minute, the Turin team was unable to maintain the pressure. After a 1-1 score after 90 minutes, the penalty shootout followed, in which Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yildiz missed their penalties, while the Empoli players remained strong and converted all their shots unionesarda.it reported.

For Empoli, who had not won a game since December 8, this victory is particularly significant as they reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia for the first time. They made club history with an aggregate score of 5-3 on penalties and inflicted another bitter defeat on Juventus, just a week after their Champions League exit against PSV Eindhoven. There will now be a semi-final duel between Bologna and Empoli, while the “Rossoneri” from AC Milan have to play against Inter Milan. These games are scheduled for April 2nd and April 23rd, as laola1.at highlights.