Napoli secured a spot in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals after a tense penalty shootout against Cagliari on Wednesday. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Lorenzo Lucca opening the scoring for Napoli via a first-half header. Sebastiano Esposito equalized for Cagliari in the 67th minute after an accidental assist from Scott McTominay.
The penalty shootout extended to 9-8, with crucial misses from Mattia Felici and Zito Luvumbo giving Napoli the advantage. David Neres also saw his attempt saved, but Alessandro Buongiorno eventually sealed victory after even goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic had scored his spot kick. Napoli will face either Fiorentina or Como in the quarterfinals.
Napoli’s victory highlights the team’s resilience under pressure, showcasing their ability to handle high-stakes situations. Despite squad rotations due to Serie A and Champions League commitments. Besides that, Napoli managed to maintain composure and advance in the domestic cup.
Inter Destroys Venezia to Advance
Inter Milan comfortably moved into the quarterfinals with a commanding 5-1 win over Serie B side Venezia. The Nerazzurri fielded a rotated squad, reflecting their focus on Serie A and Champions League commitments, yet still dominated the game from the start.
Andy Diouf opened the scoring with his first goal for Inter in the 18th minute, followed by Pio Esposito’s quick strike. Marcus Thuram added a double to secure the win, while Venezia managed only a consolation through Richie Sagrado before Ange-Yoan Bonny restored the four-goal advantage.
Inter will next play either Roma or Torino in the Coppa Italia quarterfinals. Their dominant performance underscores the depth of their squad and the quality they maintain even when rotating key players.
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Atalanta Cruises Past Genoa
Atalanta booked a quarterfinal clash with Juventus after a 4-0 win over 10-man Genoa. The hosts took the lead in the 19th minute through Berat Djimsiti and capitalized on a red card for Seydou Fini in the 36th minute, which left Genoa down to ten men.
Marten de Roon doubled Atalanta’s advantage early in the second half with a stunning long-range strike, followed by Mario Pasalic’s goal. Youngster Honest Ahanor, who transferred from Genoa in July, capped the victory with his first senior goal in stoppage time.
Atalanta’s comprehensive win reflects their attacking efficiency and readiness for a tough quarterfinal against Juventus. The performance also highlights the potential of emerging talents like Ahanor.
Juventus Through After Narrow Win
Juventus advanced to the Coppa Italia quarterfinals by defeating Udinese 2-0 in their round of 16 match on Tuesday. Goals from a combination of open-play efforts and disciplined attacking strategies allowed the Old Lady to secure their progression.
With the Coppa Italia quarterfinals shaping up to be highly competitive, Juventus, Napoli, Inter, and Atalanta represent the strongest contenders. Each team demonstrated depth, tactical acumen, and the ability to perform under pressure.
The upcoming quarterfinals promise exciting matchups, with Napoli, Inter, Juventus, and Atalanta all seeking glory in Italy’s prestigious domestic cup competition. Stay tuned for the latest Serie A news only at footballcoasters.co.uk.