Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri's shock exit. Empoli initially led with a first-half goal by Youssef Maleh,

Serie A giants Juventus have been ousted from Coppa Italia after a shock home loss against visiting Empoli in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through normal time. Scorers: Thuram 66'; Maleh

Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties.