Empoli triumphed over Reggiana in a penalty shootout on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Carlo Castellani Stadium. This win allowed Empoli to progress to the next stage of the Coppa Italia. Buy Coppa Italia Tickets / Italy Cup Tickets Football Italian Cup tickets are available now. Although Empoli fell behind against Reggiana, they managed to equalize in the second half. The match concluded with a score of 1-1, leading to penalties. Reggiana took an early lead in the 13th minute when Cedric Gondo found the net with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom right corner. Empoli had a chance to equalize in the 23rd minute, but the penalty was saved! Rares Ilie squandered a golden opportunity with a right-footed shot that was saved in the bottom left corner. The penalty was awarded by Andrea Bozzolan due to a handball in the penalty area. At last, the equalizer came. Empoli leveled the score in the 64th minute when Rares Ilie scored with a right-footed shot from long distance that hit the high crossbar, assisted by Brando Moruzzi. The match proceeded to penalties: Gondo, Marras, and Rover missed for Reggiana, while Carboni successfully scored for the Azzurri. Busiello netted the decisive goal, leading Empoli to a 4-1 victory over Reggiana and securing their place in the Round of 16 in the Coppa Italia. Photo via x.com/EmpoliFC