Napoli Wins Tense Penalty Shootout, Advances to Italian Cup Quarterfinals
Napoli triumphed in a thrilling penalty shootout, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Italian Cup. The match against Cagliari ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time on December 3, 2025. The penalty shootout proved intense, with Napoli edging out Cagliari 9-8.
Match Summary
In the penalty shootout, Cagliari’s Mattia Felici hit the crossbar, while Zito Luvumbo’s attempt was saved by Napoli goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic. Napoli had a chance to secure victory earlier when David Neres’ penalty was stopped by Elia Caprile, following Felici’s miss.
Key Moments
- Lorenzo Lucca opened the scoring for Napoli with a header.
- Sebastiano Esposito equalized for Cagliari in the 67th minute.
- Alessandro Buongiorno scored the decisive penalty, sealing Napoli’s advancement.
Upcoming Matches
Napoli will face either Fiorentina or Como in the quarterfinals. In another notable match, Inter Milan will compete against Venezia later in the day, with the winner set to face Roma or Torino.
Atalanta Advances Against Genoa
In a separate match, Atalanta secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Genoa, who played with ten men following Seydou Fini’s red card. This match marked Daniele De Rossi’s first defeat as coach of Genoa.
Atalanta’s Key Players
- Berat Djimsiti opened the scoring with a header.
- Marten de Roon extended the lead with a powerful shot.
- Mario Pasalic netted the third goal, while 17-year-old Honest Ahanor scored in stoppage time.
Juventus, who beat Udinese in their round of 16 match, will also compete in the quarterfinals. The Italian Cup continues to showcase intense competition among top teams.
