Italian Cup - Juventus lost 2-4 to Empoli in penalty shootout and failed to advance to the semi-finals

In the quarterfinals of the 2024/25 Italian Cup, Juventus, at home, equalized the score with a goal from Kefran Thuram after leading by one goal, but lost to Empoli 2-4 in the subsequent penalty shootout and ultimately failed to advance to the semifinals.

Two minutes into the game, Juventus took the initiative to organize an attack. Muani headed the ball to Nicolas Gonzalez, who took a long shot, but the ball went over the goal post. In the 9th minute, Muani dribbled into the penalty area and passed the ball back, but the ball went out of the baseline and could not cause any threat.

In the 14th minute, Nicolas Gonzalez was brought down by the opposing defender while dribbling the ball, and Vlahovic's shot was blocked. In the 22nd minute, Juventus got a corner kick, and Vlahovic jumped up and headed the ball, but the ball went over the goal post.

In the 24th minute, Jakopo Bashi made a lob pass, and Youssef Mahler at the top of the penalty area received it and shot over the defense, helping Empoli take the lead 1-0. In the 28th minute, Juventus tried to counterattack, and Muani passed the ball to the penalty area, but the ball was cleared by the opponent.

In the 41st minute, Ismael Konate received a pass from his teammate and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Juventus goalkeeper Perin. In the first half stoppage time, Ismael Konate got the ball and shot low into the penalty area, but the ball hit the post.

At the beginning of the second half, Yusuf Mahler shot from outside the penalty area, but Juventus goalkeeper Perin immediately blocked the ball. In the 51st minute, Juventus got a free kick opportunity, and Vlahovic chose to shoot directly when he took the penalty, but the Empoli goalkeeper saved it. In the 57th minute, Sambia took the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Perin.

In the 66th minute, Muani passed the ball, Kefran Thuram received it and shot from the penalty area over the defense, helping Juventus to tie the score 1-1. In the 77th minute, Yildiz passed the ball to the penalty area, Vlahovic headed the ball from close range, but the ball was caught by the Empoli goalkeeper.

In the 85th minute, Vlahovic received a through ball from his teammate and turned to shoot but missed. As the two sides could not decide the winner in regular time, the game went into a penalty shootout.

In the first round of penalty shootout, Vlahovic kicked the ball away, but Liam Henderson scored. In the second round, Muani and Kouame both scored. In the third round, Locatelli scored from the penalty, and Kakase also scored. In the fourth round, Yildiz's penalty was blocked by the Empoli goalkeeper, but Marianucci scored.

In the end, Juventus lost 2-4 to Empoli in the penalty shootout and missed the chance to qualify for the Italian Cup semi-finals.