Empoli has reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties.

Serie A giants Juventus have been ousted from Coppa Italia after a shock home loss against visiting Empoli in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through normal time.

Empoli knocked Juventus out of the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win after a 1-1 draw in regular time, leaving coach Thiago Motta ashamed by the Bianconeri's shock exit.

Juve were eliminated from the Coppa Italia in painful fashion, as they lost on penalties against Empoli after a 1-1 draw in regulation time (in which Empoli went ahead through Youssef Maleh before