Palermo leads the charge as penalties decide Pisa’s Coppa Italia fate

Palermo’s 2‑0 win over Lecce at the Renzo Barbera and Sassuolo’s 3‑0 demolition of Cesena showcase the dominant form of some clubs, while Pisa’s nerve‑wracking penalty shootout victory over Empoli after a 1‑1 draw highlights the fine margins that still exist in the Coppa Italia first round.

Dominant wins set the tone

Il Palermo opened the competition with a 2‑0 victory over Lecce, scoring first at the 15th minute through newcomer Vavassori and adding a second at the 42nd minute after a swift throw‑in by Augello that found Johnsen, who released Pohjanpalo for the finish.

Sassuolo displayed a similar authority, overcoming Cesena 3‑0. Volpato opened the scoring at the 13th minute, Adzic doubled the lead just after halftime at the 47th minute following a Laurienté assist, and Lipani sealed the win with a third goal in the 75th minute.

Cremonese also progressed comfortably, beating Sampdoria 2‑0. Stuckler broke the deadlock at the 23rd minute, and after a saved penalty by Fulignati on Salvatore Esposito, Berti added a second during added time.

Pisa survives through penalties

Pisa needed a penalty shootout to eliminate Empoli after a 1‑1 draw in regular time. Tommaso Marras gave Pisa the lead at the 44th minute with a left‑foot finish from a Mehdi Léris pass, while Edoardo Saporiti equalised for Empoli at the 61st minute with a right‑footed header from a corner.

The match remained level until the 90th minute, and the shootout saw Semper save Magnino’s spot‑kick and Saporiti miss his attempt high, allowing Pisa to advance.

Avanti Pisa, Sassuolo e Cremonese as the four clubs move forward, each with a clear path to the next stage.

Next round defines the path to the quarter‑finals

The upcoming fixtures pit Cremonese against Parma, Pisa against Fiorentina, Sassuolo against Frosinone and Palermo against Mantova, with all four ties deciding access to the quarter‑finals.

Si completa il primo turno di Coppa Italia, and La prossima fase promette ulteriori emozioni, mentre i club si preparano per le sfide decisive.

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