Juventus players react after losing a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties on Wednesday. Khéphren Thuram had scored a stunning equalizer for Juventus following Youssef Maleh라이브 바카라 opener and the match finished 1-1. However, Dusan Vlahovic blazed his spotkick over and Kenan Yıldız saw his saved as record 15-time champion Juventus crashed out. Empoli dispatched all their penalties and will face Bologna in the two-legged semifinal next month. Bologna beat Atalanta three weeks ago to reach the final four for the first time in 26 years.
Juventus players react after losing a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli's Luca Marianucci (35) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning kick during a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli's Luca Marianucci celebrates after scoring the winning kick during a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Juventus players look on during a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic reacts after missing his kick during a penalty shootout in an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli's Luca Marianucci, left, and Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic battle for the ball during an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Juventus' Khephren Thuram (19) scores during an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli's Youssef Maleh, left, battles for the ball with Juventus' Khephren Thuram during an Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.
Empoli's Youssef Maleh (93) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Juventus in a Italian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Juventus and Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.